Internal Audit Services – An Overview

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Fees Starting from Rs 21,999
Internal Audit Procedure Internal audit procedure is divided into four phases:
  1. Planning
  2. Reporting
  3. Fieldwork
  4. Follow-up
Timeframe Depends upon factors such as size of the business, scalability, etc.
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  • Risk Assessment
  • Audit Planning
  • Fraud Prevention & Detection
  • Audit Outsourcing
  • Audit Reporting
  • Internal Audit Consulting
Risk Management
  • Identifying potential risks affecting business operations
  • Recommending processes to mitigate business risks
Compliance Monitoring
  • Ensuring business operations comply with laws & regulations
  • Verifying adherence to company policies & ethical standards

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Take charge of your business's success with our cutting-edge Internal Audit services. Our expert consultants offer clear, actionable recommendations that help you boost your operational efficiency and financial integrity. At Enterslice, we go beyond traditional audits to provide a detailed analysis that highlights strengths, identifies risks, and ensures compliance with all regulations. Let us handle auditing while you focus on achieving your business goals, inspiring you to reach new heights. Get started today!

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Performance & Quality Reviews

Network of 500+ Certified Auditors

Policies & Procedures Manuals

Cost & Efficiency Reviews

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Internal Audit Challenges with Strategic Precision

Internal audits are important to ensure organizational compliance and operational efficiency. However, these audits come with a set of challenges that need to be dealt with strategic precision. Steering past complex regulations, managing risk, and ensuring neutral assessments demand thorough planning. By addressing these problems with a focused approach and taking internal audit services, organizations can boost audit efficacy and align results with strategic goals.

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Risk Management

Actively participate in identifying and managing risks to strengthen governance frameworks.

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Process Enhancements

Overcome challenges by pinpointing inefficiencies and recommending actionable process improvements.

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Strategic Recommendations

Research and follow internal audit best practices to drive necessary changes.

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Cost Efficiency

Tackle the cost management challenge by structuring the internal audit function to maximize efficiency and value.

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Technology Integration

Adopt technology to streamline your audit processes, simplify tasks & improve overall efficiency.

Why Is Internal Audit Important for Your Organization?

Internal audit programs ensure your processes align with established policies and procedures. Here’s why internal auditing is indispensable for your organization’s success:

Gain unbiased operational insights

Streamline processes, boost performance

Protect resources from threats

Strengthen internal controls

Ensure regulatory alignment

Safeguard business assets

Features of Internal Audit

There are several features of internal audit that one must know to enhance the performance of the business. Some of the key features of internal audit include the following:

  • Independent, unbiased, and objective evaluations
  • A systematic, organized and structured process
  • Focused on identifying and managing risks
  • Continuous monitoring and assessment of controls and processes
  • Verifying compliances, monitoring adherence to laws and policies
  • Operational review through efficiency evaluation and effectiveness
  • Fraud detection through identification and examination of potential scams
  • Offer advisory through recommendations for better governance and operations
  • Documenting all findings and procedures
  • Reporting and communicating findings and results to management and stakeholders

Benefits of Internal Audit

Internal audit is beneficial for smooth functioning of the business operations. The benefits of internal audit include the following:

Strong Internal Controls

Internal audits comprehensively evaluate your internal controls, which include actions, systems, and processes, to verify their effectiveness and efficiency. This ensures that controls work efficiently, regardless of who takes on each role.

Boost Efficiency

Remove duplications in your processes, protocols, and management. Internal audits provide practical insights to optimize operations, saving time and cost. It is one of the substantial benefits of internal audit.

Enhance Security

Conduct internal audits to discover your cybersecurity landscape. Recognize every digital resource, evaluate their adherence, and expose weaknesses. Receive expert advice on how to address deficiencies and strengthen your defence.

Ensure Integrity

Confirm that your systems function correctly and fulfil management's commitments. Internal audits identify potential system failures and risks of human error, guaranteeing efficient operation and dependability.

Mitigate Risks

Analyse all identified risks and assess the effectiveness of your risk mitigation measures. Internal audit reports provide clear recommendations to address gaps and strengthen risk management.

Boost Compliance

Assess how well you comply with laws, regulations, and industry standards. Internal audits ensure that rules are followed and advise how to make changes to meet legal and regulatory standards.

Boost Your Compliance with Our Premier Internal Audit Services

Enterslice is an internal audit consulting firm that connects you with top-tier professionals in India, including Chartered Accountants (CA), Company Secretaries (CS), and Corporate Lawyers, to support your Internal Audit needs.

We follow internal audit best practices, and our experienced advisors provide comprehensive consultation, guiding you through the essential documentation required for effective internal audits. Our internal audit services will help you transform your business.

Internal Audit Process – A Step-by-Step Guide

To perform an internal audit, establish goals and boundaries, strategize the audit, collect and assess data, examine controls, collaborate with management to create and review the report, complete it, apply suggestions, and evaluate the enhancements process. The internal audit process includes the following steps:

Planning

Establish audit scope & objectives by examining laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards. Establish a schedule, create an auditing plan, identify primary process owners & launch meetings.

Fieldwork

Conduct the audit plan by interviewing important staff, testing controls, and recording results. Recognize any special cases and suggest ways to conduct a comprehensive assessment.

Reporting

Create a precise and easily understandable audit report with practical suggestions for action. Examine the draft with management to ensure accuracy before completing and sharing the report.

Follow-up

Ensure the implementation of suggestions by taking updates from concerned authorities. Keep track of advancements and engage the Board in monitoring the resolution of audit discoveries.

Types of Internal Audits

Internal audits concentrate on assessing controls for financial reporting to guarantee compliance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting procedures) and accuracy. In addition to finance, they address different operational risks as well. Types of internal audits include the following:

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Financial Audit

This Audit analyzes a company's financial records to determine their accuracy. It helps detect malpractices, misrepresentation, and financial mismanagement. Submission of audited reports is mandatory to meet compliance requirements and regulations.

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Operational Audit

This Audit comprehensively evaluates a company's operations, systems, and processes, evaluating their efficacy, worth, and overall performance. A type of performance audit, it also evaluates an entity's financial accountability systems.

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Environmental Audits

This Audit measures your operations' environmental impact and ensures that your company adheres to all relevant environmental laws and regulations. It offers critical insights to enhance sustainability and ensure regulatory compliance.

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IT Audits

IT Audits ensure the accuracy and security of systems by thoroughly examining controls for access, change management, operations, and backup. They help safeguard data and protect the organization's infrastructure.

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Compliance Audit

This Audit evaluates compliance with laws, rules, and policies to protect financial well-being. Non-compliance can lead to substantial penalties, legal repercussions, or restrictions on the functioning of businesses in essential sectors.

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Performance Audit

Oversee and verify that your company meets the strategic goals and objectives the Board of Directors established. It promotes success, accountability, and alignment with the organization's long-term vision and mission.

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Information Systems (IS) Audit

This Audit assesses the effectiveness and controls of automated information systems. It focuses on input/output, accuracy, processing integrity, backups, and disaster recovery plans to ensure robust security measures.

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Construction Audit

This Audit is a comprehensive examination of a project's costs, processes, contracts & performance. Its purpose is to ensure efficient project management & verify that the owner receives the expected value for their investment.

Internal Audit Applicability

Internal Audit is applicable to various organizations, including government entities, businesses, and non-profit organizations. It is important for ensuring compliance, improving risk management processes, boosting operational efficiency, and protecting assets.

Who Should Appoint an Internal Auditor?

Companies mandated to appoint an internal auditor as per rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 of the Companies Act of 2013 are listed below:

  • Listed Companies :- Depending on your business needs, choose the appropriate company structure—a Private Limited Company, a Public Limited Company, a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), etc.
  • Unlisted Public Companies :- Unlisted public companies that meet any of the following criteria during the preceding financial year must conduct an internal audit:

    1 :- If the turnover is Rs. 200 Crore or more

    2 :- If the paid-up share capital is worth Rs. 50 Crore or more

    3 :- If the outstanding loans or borrowings exceed the limit of Rs. 100 Crore from banks/financial institutions at any given point in time

    4 :- If the outstanding deposits are more than Rs. 25 Crore in value at any given point in time

  • Private Companies :- Private companies that meet any of the following criteria during the preceding financial year must conduct an internal audit:

    1 :- If the turnover is Rs. 200 Crore or more

    2 :- If the outstanding loans or borrowings exceed the limit of Rs. 100 Crore from banks/financial institutions at any given point in time

Our Comprehensive Internal Auditing Package

  • Policies & Procedure Manuals :- Create detailed manuals outlining company policies and procedures, ensuring consistent operations, regulatory compliance, and clear guidance for employees across all business functions.
  • Setting up the Internal Audit Functions :- Establish internal audit functions to assess risks, improve processes, and ensure compliance, contributing to better governance and organizational efficiency.
  • Capital Consulting Projects :- Provide strategic advice on capital projects, optimizing planning, financing, and execution to align with business goals and maximize resource utilization.
  • Capacity Building & Outsourcing :- Boost internal skills & effectively manage outsourcing, improving operational efficiency while allowing focus on core business activities.
  • Quality Assurance Reviews :- Perform reviews to ensure products, services, and processes meet quality standards, boosting customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
  • Audit Planning :- Our audit planning strategy ensures customized audit plans for your business growth.
  • Benchmarking Support :- We compare your financial performance against industry standards with our detailed audit support.
  • Process Evaluation :- We conduct a thorough analysis of internal controls and business processes to streamline your business operations.

Why Choose Enterslice as your Reliable Partner for Internal Audit?

Enterslice understands the importance of internal audit. Our expert team turns a potentially complex process into a streamlined, strategic advantage for your business. We're here to make your internal audit journey quick and seamless and to be a game-changer for your financial integrity. Discover how we can meet the objective of internal control for your business and simplify your audit experience with our internal audit services:

  • End-to-end Internal Audit Services to Meet your Business Requirements
  • 15+ Years of Experience in Providing Internal Audit Services
  • Secure Financial Operations through our Internal Audit Services
  • Save up to 30% on Auditing Costs with our Streamlined Processes
  • Fulfil your Business Needs by Meeting the Objectives of Internal Audit
  • Enhance your Audit Accuracy and Efficiency by 70%
  • 24/7 Availability for Post-auditing Consultation Support
  • Capable of Handling Audits for SMEs to Fortune 500 Companies
  • Transparent Audit Experience like Never Before

Frequently Asked Questions

Internal audit independently assesses an organization's processes, controls, and risk management. Through systematic evaluations and recommendations, it aims to boost efficiency, meet compliance, and improve overall governance.

Every company, regardless of its turnover, needs a statutory audit. However, companies with an annual turnover of more than Rs. 1 crore are mandated to have an internal audit.

The significant areas of internal audit include the following:

  1. Financial Controls – Accuracy assessment and financial reporting
  2. Operational Efficiency – Evaluating processes for optimal performance
  3. Compliance – Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations and policies
  4. Risk Management – Identifying and mitigating potential risks
  5. IT Systems – Reviewing security and effectiveness of information systems

The pillars of internal audit include the following:

  1. Independence & Objectivity – Ensuring unbiased evaluations and judgements
  2. Professional Competence – Maintaining expertise and skills in auditing practices
  3. Risk Management – Identifying, assessing and mitigating risks
  4. Internal Controls – Evaluating and enhancing control processes
  5. Governance – Supporting effective governance and ethical standards within the organization

There are five globally recognized internal audit standards are the following:

  1. Purpose of Internal Auditing
  2. Ethics & Professionalism
  3. Governing the Internal Audit Functions
  4. Managing the Internal Audit Function
  5. Performing Internal Audit Services

Internal audit control strives to ensure that risk management, control, and governance processes are managed effectively. The primary objectives of internal control are-

  • Improving business operations
  • Safeguarding assets of the organization
  • Identifying vulnerabilities and implementing preventive measures
  • Ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial reporting

Internal auditors can be appointed only if the company's Board of Directors passes a resolution per Rule 8 of the Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014. Once the resolution is passed, the company must file Form MGT-14 with the Registrar of Companies within 30 days.

The company's management has the authority to remove the internal auditor. However, the shareholders can remove a statutory auditor from their position.

As per Section 138 of the Companies Act, any person qualified as a chartered accountant, cost accountant, company secretary or any other professional decided by the company's Board of Directors is eligible to become an internal auditor.

According to Section 144(b) of the Companies Act 2013, a statutory auditor cannot be appointed as the internal auditor. As per the rules, a statutory auditor and an internal auditor cannot be the same person.

The scope of internal auditing includes:

  1. Financial Audits
  2. Operational Audits
  3. Compliance Audits
  4. Risk Management
  5. IT Audits
  6. Fraud Audits
  7. Governance Audits
  8. Governance Audits

Internal auditing is highly demanded. In fact, internal auditors are among the most sought-after professionals worldwide since they help boost internal controls and promote transparency in an organization.

The notable objectives of internal audit include measuring the current performance of all spheres of a business venture and finding significant areas for improvement.

Advantages of internal audit include improved risk management, better internal controls, operational efficiency, compliance assurance, objective insights, fraud prevention and strategic recommendations.

The objectives of investigation in auditing include discovering fraud, identifying financial disproportions, ensuring compliance, adherence to laws and policies, assessment of internal controls and documenting evidence-based insights to support corrective actions and decision-making.

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