Financial, Operational, and Compliance and Assistance

• Internal audit start-up and development guidance »
• Full-service outsourcing or the flexibility to augment your existing internal audit function »
• Audit Committee Advisory Services »
• Creation and implementation of a risk assessment framework »
• Development of a comprehensive audit plan »
• Execution of financial, operational, and compliance audits
• Execution of Information Technology (IT) audits »
• Sarbanes-Oxley assistance »
• Fraud screening services »
• Fraud investigations »
• Quality assurance reviews »

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Start-up and Development Guidance

Thinking of starting-up a new Internal Audit function? We provide development guidance to senior management and Audit Committees, from how to hire the right people to how to communicate audit results. We help you build a framework for implementing a strong Internal Audit function, no matter how large or small.

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Full-Service Outsourcing

In an era when audit skill-sets are in demands, hiring your own full-time internal auditors can be a challenging task for many companies. We provide comprehensive, full-service solution for those companies that wish to outsource their entire internal audit function. This approach allows management and the Audit Committee to adjust the budget as needed, providing a flexible, cost-effective solution. Your Audit Committee gains comfort through using a truly independent resource.

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Existing Department Augmentation

If you’re finding it difficult to keep your Internal Audit function fully staffed with the right mix of skills, SC&H provides existing department augmentation services to fill your gaps when needed. The flexibility of using an outside resource ensures your risk management dollars are spent as efficiently as possible. We provide IT Audit services that can be costly and challenging to maintain internally.

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Audit Committee Advisory Services

We provide guidance to your Audit Committee on issues requiring an independent, expert point of view. Our broad range of experiences serving many companies in various industries provides unique insight into the latest trends and best practices. From the best way to implement a risk assessment framework, to the latest regulatory guidance related to Sarbanes-Oxley, SC&H provides valuable thought leadership for your Audit Committee.

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Creation and Implementation of Risk Assessment Framework

We work with management and the Audit Committee to create and implement a Risk Assessment Framework for your company. Identification of high-risk areas which require additional attention is top priority. We will map your Risk Assessment Framework to your Internal Audit Plan, ensuring that valuable internal audit resources are focused on the most important high-risk areas.

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Development of Comprehensive Internal Audit Plan

We assist you in developing a comprehensive Audit Plan to address the high-risk areas requiring independent monitoring. Financial, operational, regulatory, and IT audits are scheduled as directed by management and the Audit Committee. Once developed, we assist you in determining the most cost-effective solution to execute your Audit Plan.

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Execution of Financial, Operational, and Compliance Audits

We are experienced in conducting financial, operational, and regulatory audits. Whether testing financial internal controls, conducting plant operations review, or assessing your company's regulatory compliance, we provide flexible, cost-effective resources to address those areas with an independent eye.

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Execution of Information Technology Audits

Our IT audit professionals have experience working as "Big Four" IT auditors, IT management and internal IT auditors for some of the nation's largest corporations. Let our proven methodologies and IT solutions add value to your company.

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Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Assistance

We work directly with your organization's management and external auditors to coordinate and carry out all SOX compliance initiatives. Whether seeking Year 1 implementation guidance or Year 2+ sustained compliance assistance, we help large and small companies achieve ongoing SOX success. We offer a proven top-down, risk-based methodology, an independent viewpoint, and experienced professionals to achieve results and support all your compliance needs.

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Fraud Screen Services

Our Fraud Screen is a detailed review of an organization's internal controls and accounting transactions to determine fraud risk. SC&H uses proprietary methodologies coupled with advanced technology applications to examine data and perform trend analysis. Our report documents and quantifies risk areas and provides recommendations regarding the safeguarding of assets and fraud reduction.

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Fraud Investigation Services

Fraud affects all companies, no matter how large or small. We provide forensic investigation services to help you independently address fraudulent issues when they arise. Our team of professionals will swiftly respond to your needs to mitigate further financial and/or reputation loss for your company, including remediation of control gaps that contributed to the loss.

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Quality Assurance Reviews

Whether dictated by outside regulatory requirements or at the request of your Audit Committee, we perform an independent quality assessment review of your existing Internal Audit function. Using professional guidelines such as those published by the Institute of Internal Auditors, as well as best-practice guidance gained from serving our clients, we evaluate your Audit function and provide recommendations for improvements.