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    Integral Assurance

    Integral Assurance services

    Internal audit co-sourcing and interim support

    Risk-led reviews and hands-on audit leadership that connect robust evidence with commercially realistic action.

    Where Tim can help

    Assurance that gives leaders a clearer view of what matters.

    For audit leaders who need specialist delivery capacity, organisations facing an audit leadership gap, or teams seeking a focused review of financial, operational or governance risks.

    From shaping the audit plan to challenging findings and engaging the Audit Committee, Tim brings an experienced in-house perspective to the whole assignment. The emphasis is on the risks that deserve attention, not simply completing the programme.

    Support shaped around the requirement

    • Risk-based planning, scoping and co-sourced audit delivery
    • Financial, operational and governance reviews
    • Interim leadership, stakeholder engagement and committee reporting
    • Audit methodology, quality and follow-up improvement

    Example deliverables

    • A risk-based review scope and audit programme linked to the decisions at hand.
    • Evidence-based findings explaining the exposure, root causes and proportionate action.
    • Committee-ready reporting, agreed action ownership and a useful follow-up handover.

    From scope to handover

    Direct senior involvement. An agreed brief.

    01

    Understand the requirement

    A direct conversation about the issue, timing and support you need.

    02

    Agree scope and responsibilities

    Define the work, capacity, deliverables and who owns each decision.

    03

    Deliver, review and hand over

    Hands-on delivery, regular discussion and a useful, considered handover.

    Work is contracted by Integral Assurance Ltd. Scope, evidence access, deliverables and responsibilities are agreed before work starts. Management and the board retain responsibility for risks, controls and decisions. These services do not provide statutory audit, compliance certification, legal advice or board sign-off.

    Practical questions

    Internal audit questions & answers

    What is co-sourced internal audit, and when is it useful?

    Co-sourcing adds external expertise or delivery capacity to an existing internal audit function. It can suit a specialist review or a busy audit plan without replacing the organisation’s audit leadership. Agree the review scope, methodology, reporting line and follow-up arrangements before work starts.

    How does interim internal audit leadership differ from a focused review?

    Interim leadership provides direction and hands-on capacity during a vacancy or transition. A focused review addresses a defined risk or process. The agreed brief should distinguish ongoing leadership responsibilities from the review’s specific evidence and reporting deliverables.

    What should we prepare for an initial scoping discussion?

    Bring the issue or decision, timing, existing audit plan and any known risk concerns. Identify the sponsor and likely sources of evidence. You do not need a finished brief; access, reporting and responsibilities can be agreed in the discussion.

    Discuss your requirement

    A focused project, interim leadership or specialist capacity. Tell Tim about the work, timing and constraints.

    Discuss your requirement