Audit & Assurance
People & Organization ♦ Legal & Financial ♦ Business Operations ♦ Technology
Audit of People & Organization
- Human Resources Compliance Audit: Assessing compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and internal HR policies and procedures.
- Organizational Structure Audit: Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s structure, roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines.
- Talent Management Audit: Reviewing recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning processes to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Employee Benefits Audit: Examining the administration and compliance of employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.
- Diversity and Inclusion Audit: Assessing the organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, including policies, practices, and representation across different demographics.
Audit of Legal & Financial
- Financial Statement Audit: Conducting an independent examination of financial statements to determine their accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Compliance Audit: Assessing compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and industry-specific standards to identify areas of non-compliance and potential legal risks.
- Tax Audit: Examining tax records, filings, and compliance with tax laws and regulations to ensure accuracy and adherence to applicable tax requirements.
- Contract and Legal Document Audit: Reviewing contracts, agreements, and legal documents to verify their completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal requirements.
- Intellectual Property Audit: Evaluating the organization’s intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, to ensure their protection and compliance.
Audit of Business Operations
- Operational Efficiency Audit: Assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending streamlining measures.
- Supply Chain Audit: Evaluating the efficiency, transparency, and compliance of supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
- Risk Management Audit: Reviewing the organization’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures to identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Environmental and Sustainability Audit: Assessing the organization’s environmental impact, sustainability practices, and compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
- Health and Safety Audit: Evaluating the organization’s adherence to health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Audit of Technology
- IT Infrastructure Audit: Assessing the organization’s IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and data centers, to ensure reliability, security, and scalability.
- IT Security Audit: Evaluating the effectiveness of information security controls, including data protection, access controls, network security, and incident response procedures.
- IT Governance Audit: Reviewing the organization’s IT governance framework, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance with industry best practices.
- System Development Life Cycle Audit: Assessing the organization’s software development processes, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment, to ensure quality and compliance.
- Data Privacy and Protection Audit: Reviewing data privacy policies and practices, assessing data protection measures, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA.