Principles of qualifying reports

A qualified report is not necessary unless the amounts at issue are material. If a qualified report is called for the auditors must decide: To which specific matters their reservations apply; Whether they actively disagree or on the other hand Read More …

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Ways to approach stakeholder interaction

1. Organise formal, one-to-one internal audit planning discussions with senior executives. 2. Set up separate ‘audit planning days’ with the chair of the audit committee and audit committee members outside the formal meeting schedule. 3. Prepare monthly activity reports or Read More …

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Stakeholder prioritisation

Stakeholders influence can be determined by assessing: Critical – their influence integrity of the business value chain. Constituency – the importance they represent. Credible –the views held by others. Capacity –the resources they have at their disposal. Control –their power Read More …

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Mechanism to support good governance in procurement

1. The strong internal control environment with robust internal policies, checks and control mechanisms. 2. Having codes of ethical conduct in procurement activities. 3. Effective budgeting, control and monitoring of procurement spend across the organization. 4. Clearly defined roles, responsibility, Read More …

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