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 Scope Statement Template
Audit PlanningGovernance
Define exactly what the audit will cover and what it will not, recording included processes, locations and systems, documented exclusions with reasons, and how scope changes are approved.
What you'll find inside
- Header fields: engagement, process owner, scope period, locations, systems and preparer
- Scope boundaries: processes included, entities and locations included, and systems and data sources
- Exclusions: processes excluded, locations excluded and the reason for each exclusion
- Scope change control: trigger for a scope change, approval required and how changes will be documented, plus a working table
- A worked example: a purchase-to-pay and vendor master scope that excludes category strategy and legal contract drafting
- Completion and sign-off page: final quality check, prepared by / reviewed by, final conclusion and outstanding follow-up
Best for
- Internal Auditors
- Senior Internal Auditors
- Audit Managers
- Audit Teams
Resource information
- Format:
- Pages:
- 6
- Price:
- Free
- Registration:
- Not required
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