How well is your internal audit function actually positioned?
An external quality assessment provides an independent evaluation of your audit function and shows whether your governance, independence, methodology, and audit processes meet recognized requirements.
From the initial analysis of your audit function to the final audit report, Certinova is by your side, providing transparency regarding the effectiveness of your internal audit.
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Digital workflows and reusable evidence reduce manual effort – especially during re-certification.
Numerous completed audit and assessment projects form the basis of our methodology.
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Whether assessing structure or effectiveness: we evaluate whether your internal audit function is appropriately positioned and effectively fulfilling its audit and consulting tasks.
We evaluate whether your internal audit system is appropriately designed and implemented to provide independent and objective audit and consulting services.
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We assess whether the intended structures and procedures were implemented during the defined audit period and whether the internal audit function is effectively fulfilling its responsibilities.
We combine professional assessment by experienced auditors with technology-driven processes.
The result: shorter audit cycles, less internal effort for you, and reports that meet your customers' requirements.
Evidence is collected in a structured manner and automatically validated – the professional assessment remains with our auditors.
Submit documents, answer questionnaires, track status—transparent instead of endless email chains.
A clear audit pattern from scope to report—fewer follow-up questions, predictable effort.
An experienced team supports you beyond the individual report—including follow-up audits and related frameworks.
The most important answers regarding quality assessment and validation of the internal audit function – from the basics of a QA and requirements for external assessments to regular quality assurance.
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A quality assessment is a systematic and independent evaluation of the internal audit function. It assesses factors such as independence, methodology, risk orientation, audit processes, and compliance with standards such as the Global Internal Audit Standards, IDW PS 983, and the DIIR Audit Standard No. 3. An external assessment in accordance with the requirements of the Global Internal Audit Standards may only be performed by a qualified and independent team. Under the current Global Internal Audit Standards, at least one team member must hold an active CIA certification. Depending on the audit standard, additional requirements may apply.
The validation of the internal audit function is a structured process used to verify whether quality standards and quality assurance measures are being effectively implemented. It includes, among other things, an assessment of governance structures, the methodology applied, and the audit processes. Furthermore, it examines whether regulatory requirements are being met and whether recommendations from previous quality assessments have been sustainably implemented. The goal is to strategically develop the internal audit function, increase its efficiency, and secure its long-term added value for the organization.
A QA or validation helps the internal audit function to consistently maintain a high level of quality. This independent assessment provides clarity on whether the audit function meets professional standards, operates objectively and in a risk-oriented manner, and creates measurable added value for the organization through its audit processes. Regular quality assessments also strengthen the credibility and acceptance of the internal audit function and support the continuous improvement of audit processes and corporate governance.
A quality assessment (QA) of the internal audit function should be conducted on a regular basis. Internal assessments must generally be performed annually to continuously monitor and further develop the quality of the audit function. In addition, an external quality assessment by independent and qualified experts is required at least every five years. These requirements are based on international and national audit standards, in particular the guidelines of the IIA, the Global Internal Audit Standards, and the DIIR.
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