Governance / Internal Audit

Internal audit, risk and governance services

Internal audit is not just about checking figures. It reviews how an organisation is operating, where risks sit and whether controls are working as intended.

It can be useful for organisations that are scaling quickly, entering regulated markets, preparing for funding, buying or selling a business, reviewing ESG reporting or strengthening governance.

Governance and internal audit services

We can provide internal audit, risk and governance support as a fully outsourced function, co-sourced alongside your team, or through short reviews focused on specific risk areas.

Our services include:

  • Specialist internal audits, including operational, IT and industry specific reviews
  • Risk and control frameworks
  • Board effectiveness and governance reviews
  • Control reporting readiness reviews, including SOC 1, SOC 2, AAF, ISAE 3402 and ISAE 3000
  • Mergers and acquisitions control assessments
  • Operational due diligence control reviews
  • Process improvement reviews
  • System and software migration control reviews
  • ESG controls assurance

Industries we work with

Internal audit, risk and governance services can apply across a wide range of organisations, but they are particularly relevant where there are regulatory requirements, complex operations or external reporting obligations.

This includes:

  • Not-for-profit organisations
  • Public sector organisations
  • Financial services
  • Fintech businesses
  • Cryptocurrency businesses
  • Regulated businesses
  • Organisations preparing for funding or investment
  • Businesses involved in mergers, acquisitions or disposals

Frequently Asked Questions

Internal audit provides independent oversight of your systems, controls and processes. It can identify gaps in governance, weaknesses in controls and areas where processes could be improved before they create larger issues.

Internal audit may be useful if your organisation is scaling quickly, entering a regulated market, preparing for funding, buying or selling a business, reviewing ESG reporting or strengthening governance.

An internal audit can cover operational processes, IT systems, governance, financial controls, compliance, risk management, ESG reporting and industry-specific controls.

Yes. Due diligence checklists and control environment reviews can help identify issues that may affect a transaction and provide useful assurance for buyers, sellers and funders.

Yes. Internal audit can be fully outsourced, co-sourced with your existing team or delivered as short reviews focused on specific risk areas.

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