Internal Audit

Gradient Solutions has the training and knowledge to help organization’s execute a strategic plan through an outsourced internal audit arrangement or by providing specialized, targeted services.

Outsourced Internal Audit

Gradient’s team has developed an approach to implement a high-level, outsourced internal audit function for several budget ranges.  In each plan, Gradient’s team involves planning, traditional internal audit projects, surprise projects, IT audit, data analytics, and employee interaction.

Internal Audit Focused Data Analytics

Exceptions and risks don’t rest when you aren’t working.  Tools and techniques are available to provide ongoing, regimented information and tests to help monitor key business areas for issues.  Does your team currently have the capability to provide ongoing monitoring services as a value add to your organization?  Using automated data analytics can help your Finance and Accounting organization add value.

Information Technology Audit

Information Technology systems are vital to any business.  Gradient is able to provide IT Audit services functioning in an Internal Audit capacity.  Specifically, Gradient’s team utilizes the methods and frameworks around ISACA’s COBIT model when performing IT Audit services.  Gradient also combines out IT Audit approach with data analytics and the use of network vulnerability scanning tools when needed. 

Annual Planning and Risk Assessment Support

TeamMate or HighBond setup consulting

Project design, consulting, and/or execution

Staff services on key engagements

Survey creation and distribution

Process documentation

Control Self-Assessments

Fraud risk assessments