In the wake of Sarbanes-Oxley, most public companies are realizing that having an internal audit function is a requirement to meet the ongoing monitoring function outlined in the COSO internal controls framework. Other public and private companies are realizing the value an internal audit department can bring in terms of enhanced internal controls, corporate governance, operational improvements and cost savings and recovery. But having a full-time, in-house internal audit function doesn't make sense for many mid-size as well as smaller companies. That's where we come in.

We offer the following types of outsourced or co-sourced internal audit services abiding by the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA):

• Full outsourcing of the internal audit function, including development of the audit universe, risk assessment, annual audit plan, project management and execution

• Internal control monitoring and testing to support public company responsibilities under Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

• Operational and performance audits

• Regulatory compliance audits

• External audit process support

• Merger and acquisition support (e.g., due diligence)

• Internal audit Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR)

• Service level agreement audits

• Fraud and FCPA inquiries and investigations

• Co-sourcing, support and subject matter expertise to existing audit departments in specialized areas, such as information technology, tax and technical financial accounting issues