9 ADVICES

TO MAKE
SUCCESSFUL
AUDITS
SAI
 SET
CLEAR
TARGET
If your target from the audit is clear,
the more efficient an internal audit
becomes.
 CREATE
SUPPORT
Good internal auditing is not just
assurance. Create genuine support
in your organization, from senior
management to bottom.
PRIORITIZE
Determine which process
components or risks demand your
immediate attention based on the
audit’s objectives.
 ASK THE
RIGHT
QUESTIONS
It’s vital for the success of an internal
audit that you ask the right questions.
Think carefully about these issues in
the early planning stages.
 IDENTIFY
STAKEHOLDERS
Determine who will be your
contact before you begin. Identifying
the stakeholders also allows you
to determine the scope of your
audit and how much time it will
take to talk to everyone involved.
 BE
APPRECIATIVE
AND
CONSTRUCTIVE
Internal audits are more than just an
inspection. And they’re not supposed to turn
into examinations. Being appreciative and
constructive is generally a far better
strategy. This involves asking about positive
things and encouraging staff to think about
ways to change and improve procedures or
processes still further.
 ADOPT THE
RIGHT TONE
Rather than what you say, how you say it is more
important. This tone also applies to internal
audits approach.
 FORMULATE
SUGGESTIONS
You better put forward your suggestions for
improvement based on clear evidence and
findings.
 SPLIT INTERNAL
AUDITS
INTO PARTS
Do not make your audits too broad, they’ll
lack of depth. Splitting your audit into
several subjects allows you to address
different issues from various angles and
to go into far greater depth.