Internal Audit Guides
Comprehensive step-by-step guides covering the complete internal audit lifecycle — from planning to reporting
Audit Planning
3 guides
Audit Planning Fundamentals
Learn how to develop a comprehensive audit plan including scope, objectives, and resource allocation
Risk-Based Audit Planning
Master the risk assessment process to prioritize audit areas and allocate resources effectively
Building Your Audit Universe
Create and maintain a comprehensive audit universe for systematic audit coverage
Audit Execution
4 guides
Conducting Effective Fieldwork
Step-by-step guide to performing audit procedures and gathering evidence
Evidence Collection and Documentation
Best practices for collecting, organizing, and documenting audit evidence
Audit Sampling Techniques
Learn statistical and judgmental sampling methods for efficient auditing
Testing Internal Controls
Methodologies for evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls
Audit Findings
3 guides
Identifying and Documenting Findings
How to recognize control deficiencies and document audit findings effectively
Root Cause Analysis
Techniques for identifying underlying causes of audit findings
Risk Rating Audit Findings
Framework for assessing and rating the severity of audit findings
Audit Reporting
3 guides
Writing Effective Audit Reports
Create clear, actionable audit reports that drive organizational change
Presenting Findings to Leadership
Best practices for communicating audit results to executive management
Developing Actionable Recommendations
Craft practical recommendations that management can implement effectively
Follow-up & Monitoring
2 guides
Specialized Areas
3 guides
IT Audit Fundamentals
Introduction to information technology auditing principles and practices
Fraud Detection and Investigation
Techniques for identifying red flags and investigating potential fraud
Third-Party and Vendor Audits
Approach to auditing external service providers and vendors
Ready to Start Your Audit Journey?
Follow our comprehensive guides to build a world-class internal audit function. Start with planning and work your way through the complete audit lifecycle.