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Internal Controls • Risk Assessment • Canada-wide

Internal Audit Services in Canada

An independent review of your organization's internal controls, risk management, and operations — helping you catch weaknesses before they become losses, and giving lenders, boards, and stakeholders real confidence in how you run.

Independentobjective review, separate from daily operations
Risk-basedfocused on your highest-exposure areas first
Actionablea report with clear, prioritized recommendations
What's included

A structured review of controls, risk, and compliance

Internal audit isn't a once-and-done checklist — it's a systematic evaluation of whether your controls actually work the way they're supposed to.

Internal controls review

Evaluation of the controls governing financial reporting, approvals, and safeguarding of assets.

Risk assessment

Identification and prioritization of financial, operational, and compliance risks specific to your business.

Segregation of duties analysis

Checking that no single person has unchecked control over a financial process end-to-end — a common fraud risk point.

Compliance testing

Verification that operations align with relevant regulations, policies, and industry requirements.

Operational efficiency review

Identifying process gaps and inefficiencies that quietly cost the business money or time.

Findings & action report

A clear written report ranking findings by risk level, with practical recommendations you can actually implement.

Who this is for

Built for organizations that need real assurance on how they run

Growing businesses adding staff and financial complexity
Boards and shareholders wanting independent assurance
Non-profits and charities with grant or donor reporting obligations
Businesses that suspect a control gap or irregularity
Companies preparing for a future external audit
Businesses formalizing controls after rapid growth or a new hire in finance
How it works

From scoping to a finished report

1

Free consultation & scoping

We discuss which areas of the business — financial, operational, or compliance — need review first.

2

Risk assessment

We identify your highest-exposure areas so the audit focuses where it matters most.

3

Fieldwork & testing

We review documentation, test controls, and interview relevant staff as needed.

4

Findings report

You receive a clear report ranking issues by severity, with specific recommendations.

5

Follow-up support

We help you implement recommended changes and can schedule a follow-up review.

IndependentObjective review separate from day-to-day management
Risk-rankedFindings prioritized so you fix what matters most first
ConfidentialBank-level encryption and signed NDAs on all engagements
ActionableA report built to be implemented, not filed away
Common questions

Internal audits, answered

An internal audit is conducted for management and the board to improve controls and operations — it's not filed with regulators. An external audit provides an independent opinion on financial statements, typically for shareholders, lenders, or regulatory purposes.
Annually is common for growing businesses, though higher-risk areas (like cash handling or payroll) can benefit from more frequent review. We'll recommend a schedule based on your size and risk profile.
No — small and mid-sized businesses often benefit most, since they typically have fewer staff and less separation of duties, which increases control risk. A focused review can be scoped to fit a smaller operation.
We scope fieldwork to minimize disruption, working around your team's schedule and typically requiring only limited staff time for interviews and document access.

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Ready to see how your controls actually hold up?

Book a free 15-minute consultation — we'll scope an audit around what matters most to your business.