This sample letter from the internal audit director informs all participants of a companywide internal audit risk assessment and solicits their participation.

In this sample, the company is in the process of completing a companywide risk assessment to identify the key risks in the business and industry that could impede its ability to meet current and long-term business objectives of a strategic, operational, financial and compliance nature. The results of this risk assessment must be shared with management and must be the primary information sources used in the development of an internal audit plan for the company.