INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Spectrum of Services

Outsourcing & Co-Sourcing Function Set-Up & Optimization Compliance & Internal Controls Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Initial Compliance and Sustained Compliance Pre-IPO SOX Compliance Planning & Strategy Target Acquisition Controls Assessment Acquisition Compliance Integration Corporate Governance Assessment

The rise in regulatory scrutiny of both public and private companies has transformed the internal audit world, making it critical to bring in the right team of internal auditors without crippling your bottom line.  Whether testing corporate governance or evaluating operational initiatives, well-executed internal audits provide the confidence you need to keep your business moving.

Internal audits have always been an integral part of sound business strategy, and the real challenge today is about choices.  Amongst a wide field of providers, whether employees or external, you need internal auditors that are experienced, cost-effective, and that align their activities with your goals.

Staying on track.  Maintaining and retaining experienced internal audit staff is an expensive proposition for many of today’s companies.  As such, outsourcing or co-sourcing the internal audit function has become a viable, cost-effective alternative.  In partnering with MFA, clients are able to remain focused on their core job responsibilities thus ensuring day-to-day operations do not suffer.

Selecting the right internal auditors makes all the difference.  The key to a successful internal audit functional lies in selecting the right auditors. MFA’s deep experience in SOX work and external audits in a wide range of industries allows us to bring to the table the right mix of specialized knowledge and experience necessary to meet the demanding and ever-evolving regulatory and business requirements of an internal audit function.

Quality is key.  At MFA, we not only provide high quality output but our quality standards also extend to the communication, relationships and research that feeds the audit process.  We spend more time upfront with the audit committee and management, learning the intricacies of the client business and building two-way communication that facilitates effective, comprehensive internal audit functionality.

Compliance and beyond.  Public and private companies alike have an enormous responsibility to meet varying compliance demands.  Our professionals understand how to marry your strategy with the nuances of the regulatory environment.  Beyond the basic compliance issues, our team can assess the execution efforts of management initiatives and recommend business process enhancements, ensuring that company operations reflect company goals.

Senior level expertise.  MFA puts its best foot forward for all clients, and that means having dedicated senior expertise – including Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) – on every engagement.  MFA optimizes the resources available both internally and externally to ensure the right level of expertise generates the best results for every project.