What is internal audit

Last updated: 2024-04-23

Internal audit is an internal independent evaluation of a company’s processes and controls, and provides an independent feedback and objective assessment in order to improve an organization’s operations. 

  • Internal independent feedback for company management
  • Helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach
  • Performed by an internal auditor
  • Closely related to risk management, quality management, compliance and governance processes

How Appien can help with internal audits

  • You plan, organize, document and manage internal audits using the Audit Organizer
what is internal audit