The problem can be so acute that some CAEs won't assign a rating until after management has responded — a practice that certainly doesn't endear internal audit to management.
Michael Vierheller, CPA.
After audit results have been ranked based upon the criteria and analysis above, the amount of audit findings and the type of audit ratings are assessed to determine the overall opinion issued. Criteria for Audit Report Rating Effective - Key controls are adequately and appropriately designed, and are operating effectively to support objectives and manage risks. This memo outlines a system to use when rating individual audit findings and overall audit reports. The report contains our unbiased assessment of the effectiveness of your unit’s processes. Focus & Features:The value that an internal audit activity brings to the organization largely resides in the controls evaluation and recommendations coming out from the engagements. Formulating and Expressing Internal Audit Opinions April 2009 4 of 22 Mar 3.1 Expressing an Opinion It is not uncommon for the inte activity to provide opinions at both micro levels, including an opinion o overall adequacy of the organization policies, procedures, and proce support governance, risk managem internal controls.
As such, having a structured audit and engagement rating system with clear evaluation standards will enable internal audit teams to consistently assess controls across business processes and organizations. Three Point Scale B. The problem can be so acute that some CAEs won't assign a rating until after management has responded — a practice that certainly doesn't endear internal audit to management. 03 Part 1 – Internal Audit Reports Executive Summary Issue Write Up The Recommendation Overall Audit Rating 37 Part 2 – Communicating to the Audit Committee Dashboard Samples Risk Assessment Results Internal Audit Calendar and Plan Activity Summary Issue Follow Up Status SOX Program Overview and Results The internal audit protocol 2014/15 to 2016/17 ... Internal audit issues are given a risk rating in order to indicate the severity of the findings and to prioritise management action to address recommendations. - Audit recommendations resulted in only minor enhancements to the effectiveness or efficiency of controls and processes. Also, “Internal auditors are encouraged to acknowledge satisfactory performance in engagement communications.” (Standard 2410.A2) But, this doesn’t really tell you what a good practice internal audit report looks like. Institute of Internal Auditors 2010 – Planning The chief audit executive must establish a risk-based plan to determine the priorities of the internal audit activity, consistent with the organization’s goals It ttiInterpretation The chief audit executive is responsible for developing a risk-based plan. Getting to the Point – Effective Audit Ratings. For example, do you use a numbering system (1 - 5), Outstanding to Substantial Noncompliance categories, or other rating system?