ToolAudit Planning
Audit Scope Builder Tool
Turn a broad request such as “audit procurement” into a clear, risk-based scope linking objectives, risks, processes, locations, systems and exclusions.
PDF • 6 Pages • Free
Template
Audit Engagement Planning Template
Turn an audit request into a focused, risk-based engagement plan, documenting purpose, objectives, in- and out-of-scope areas, walkthroughs, data needs and milestones in one reviewable record.
What you'll find inside
- Header fields: engagement title, business unit or process, audit sponsor, lead auditor, fieldwork dates and reporting date
- Purpose and background: why the audit is being performed, recent changes or events and key stakeholder concerns
- Objectives and scope: audit objectives, in-scope entities, systems and period, and out-of-scope areas with rationale
- Approach and logistics: planned walkthroughs, data required, and milestones and review points, plus a working table for owners and dates
- A worked example: planning a procurement audit covering sourcing, approval, vendor and payment controls
- Completion and sign-off page: final quality check, prepared by / reviewed by, final conclusion and outstanding follow-up
Best for
- Audit Managers
- Senior Internal Auditors
- Internal Auditors
- Heads of Internal Audit
Resource information
- Format:
- Pages:
- 6
- Price:
- Free
- Registration:
- Not required
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