These three sample work programs provide general steps for a remote site audit. Audit objectives include: determine compliance with certain corporate and local policies and procedures, evaluate overall effectiveness of the operating entity's key business functions (particularly its controls, systems and procedures), and identify internal control and process improvement opportunities.
Project work steps include: discuss nature and scope of audit with key personnel; discuss timing with key ABC management; schedule staffing as appropriate; write comprehensive audit program; issue initial budget; make travel arrangements; create summary scorecard for each process reviewed; etc.