Internal audit advisory and improvement services
Independent support to strengthen internal audit quality, performance and impact
Whether you are preparing for an External Quality Assessment, implementing a new internal audit strategy, reviewing your audit methodology or planning a transformation programme, our advisory services provide independent insight, practical challenge and experienced support.
Our independent reviews provide practical insight, challenge and support across financial services, private sector, public sector and third sector organisations.
We focus on helping internal audit functions improve quality, demonstrate value and achieve recognised good practice.
Explore the benefits below, or contact our team to discuss your requirements.
What do we offer you in the advisory and improvement space?
Audit methodology reviews
Assess whether your audit methodology supports efficient, consistent and high-quality audit delivery.
Key areas or outputs
- Audit manuals
- Planning and risk assessment processes
- Reporting methodology
- Supervision arrangements
Audit file quality reviews
Obtain an independent assessment of audit documentation and delivery quality through a structured, sample-based review.
Key areas or outputs
- Planning documentation
- Working papers and review evidence
- Reporting quality
- Audit trail completeness
EQA readiness assessments
Gain an independent view of how prepared your internal audit function is for a future EQA. Ideal for internal audit functions planning an EQA within the next 6 to 12 months.
Key areas or outputs
- Readiness assessment report
- Gap analysis
- Improvement roadmap
- Prioritised action plan
Practical AI for internal audit
Our review helps internal audit teams understand what good looks like, assess their current use of AI and identify practical opportunities to improve efficiency, insight and audit quality. Drawing on our own experience and professional insight, we focus on real-world application rather than theory.
What you'll receive:
- Assessment of your current use of AI across the audit lifecycle.
- Practical examples of how leading audit functions are applying AI.
- Independent recommendations tailored to your function's needs and maturity.
- Guidance on governance, risk and responsible AI adoption.
- A clear roadmap to accelerate AI adoption and deliver tangible benefits.
Internal audit strategy development
Ensure your internal audit function is equipped to meet future challenges and maximise its value to the organisation. We work with internal audit leaders and stakeholders to develop a clear, forward-looking strategy that aligns resources to risk, strengthens capability and supports continuous improvement.
What you'll receive:
- Independent review of your current operating model and strategic direction.
- A tailored internal audit strategy aligned to organisational priorities.
- Defined strategic objectives and success measures.
- A prioritised improvement and transformation roadmap.
- Practical actions to strengthen the function's impact, profile and value.
Audit Committee Effectiveness Review
An independent review designed to help Audit Committees maximise their impact, strengthen governance oversight and provide greater confidence to boards and stakeholders. Drawing on our extensive experience of assurance and governance reviews, we provide practical, actionable recommendations that deliver measurable improvement.
What you'll receive:
- Independent assessment of committee effectiveness, structure and governance arrangements.
- Insight into the quality of challenge, scrutiny and strategic oversight.
- Benchmarking against recognised good practice.
- Feedback from key stakeholders to identify strengths and improvement opportunities.
- A prioritised action plan to enhance committee performance and value.
Internal audit operating model reviews
Assess whether your structure, resources and delivery model remain fit for purpose.
Key areas or outputs
- Team structure
- Skills and capability
- Co-source arrangements
- Technology and analytics
- Future readiness
QAIP design and optimisation
Strengthen your Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme with proportionate arrangements that support conformance and continuous improvement.
Key areas or outputs
- QAIP design
- Self-assessment processes
- Quality monitoring and internal reviews
- Performance measures
Stakeholder perception reviews
Understand how internal audit is viewed by board members, audit committees, executives and other key stakeholders.
Key areas or outputs
- Stakeholder perception report
- Key themes analysis
- Strengths and opportunities assessment
- Practical recommendations
We also offer Internal Audit Transformation and Chief Audit Executive Advisory Support
Enhance the effectiveness of your internal audit function with expert transformation and advisory support. We help turn audit findings into clear, prioritised improvement roadmaps, supported by practical governance recommendations and progress monitoring to deliver measurable results.
Our independent Chief Audit Executive (CAE) advisory services provide ongoing strategic support, including audit planning, audit committee preparation, standards implementation, EQA readiness, and insight on emerging risks and industry trends. The result is a stronger, more aligned audit function with a clear path to continuous improvement.
