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Internal Audit Services
What is Internal Audit for a Business?
Internal audit assesses how effectively your internal controls, risk management, governance and business processes are working.
A risk-based approach reviews key processes, tests controls and identifies operational or compliance gaps that need attention.
Ascentium provides internal audit services tailored to your risks and priorities, with practical recommendations and clear reporting to help strengthen controls and improve processes.
Our Internal Audit Engagement Process
A structured, risk-based approach from planning and assessment through reporting and follow-up.
Audit Planning & Scope
Agree the audit objectives, review areas and scope with management or the audit committee before fieldwork begins.
Risk Assessment
Review the risk register, previous audit findings and changes in the operating environment to prioritise key risk areas.
Fieldwork & Control Testing
Gather evidence, test internal controls and review processes with relevant process owners to identify control gaps.
Findings & Audit Reporting
Discuss findings with management, gather responses and finalise the audit report with clear recommendations.
Follow-Up & Remediation
Track agreed actions and support control improvements, with progress considered in future audit cycles.
Our Internal Audit Services
Internal Audit Reporting
Structured audit reports with clear findings and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
Internal Control Review
Assessment of control environments to identify gaps and strengthen process effectiveness.
Operational & Efficiency Examination
Review of operations to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
Process Integrity Assessment
Assessment of business processes to improve consistency, reliability and operational effectiveness.
Quality Assurance Review
Review of audit practices and processes to maintain quality and support continuous improvement.
Statutory Compliance Review
Assessment of regulatory requirements and compliance processes to identify and address potential gaps.
Benefits of Our Internal Audit Services
Identify and prioritise key operational, financial and compliance risks through structured, risk-based internal audits.
Turn audit findings into clear, actionable recommendations that help strengthen controls and improve business processes.
Assess processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, control gaps and opportunities to improve operational effectiveness.
Access experienced professionals with practical knowledge across internal controls, governance, risk and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Internal audit services help organisations review internal controls, operational processes, and governance practices. Through structured assessments, internal audit helps in providing insights to identify gaps, improve operations, and support stronger governance.
Internal audit services may include internal audit reporting, internal control reviews, operational and efficiency reviews, process integrity assessments, quality assurance reviews, and statutory compliance reviews.
Internal audits help organisations evaluate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational processes. They also help organisations meet regulatory and internal governance requirements.
We conduct internal audits through a structured, risk-based approach that includes reviewing processes, assessing controls, identifying gaps, and providing practical recommendations for improvement.
Yes, organisations can outsource internal audit services to access specialised expertise and independent assessments. This allows businesses to strengthen their audit processes while focusing on their core operations.