Audit Management
Plan, execute, and report on audits with complete assurance oversight — linking findings to risks, controls, and remediation actions in a single connected workspace.
Solution Overview
The Audit Management solution provides a complete platform for planning, executing, and reporting on audits across business units and assurance programs.
SmartSuite centralizes annual audit plans, fieldwork execution, and findings management — ensuring traceability between risks, controls, and remediation activities.
With configurable workflows, real-time dashboards, and integrated evidence management, teams can conduct audits more efficiently while maintaining full transparency and accountability.
The solution supports internal, external, IT, and compliance audits, aligning with frameworks such as IIA Standards, SOX, ISO 19011, and COSO to deliver complete assurance coverage.
Core Capabilities
SmartSuite’s Audit Management solution unifies planning, execution, and reporting within a single connected system — reducing manual work and enhancing audit transparency.
Annual Audit Planning
Define audit universe, risk-based priorities, and annual audit schedules.
Audit Scoping & Scheduling
Assign teams, objectives, and timelines for each engagement.
Fieldwork Execution
Collect audit evidence, document test results, and collaborate on findings.
Finding & Recommendation Tracking
Log findings, assign corrective actions, and track resolution progress.
Workpaper Management
Attach evidence, notes, and reviewer comments with full traceability.
Reporting & Dashboards
Generate real-time visibility into audit progress, open issues, and completion rates.
Risk & Control Linkage
Connect findings directly to related risks, controls, and compliance frameworks.
The Audit Lifecycle
SmartSuite manages the full audit lifecycle — from risk-based planning to reporting and follow-up — ensuring complete oversight and traceability.
Plan
Develop risk-based audit plans and define scope and objectives.
Execute
Conduct fieldwork, collect evidence, and document findings.
Review
Validate results, perform QA reviews, and approve reports.
Report
Distribute audit reports and track management responses.
Follow-Up
Monitor remediation progress and verify closure of issues.
Who Uses This Solution
The Audit Management solution supports internal audit teams, compliance professionals, and management reviewers responsible for governance, assurance and oversight.
Oversees the annual audit plan and reports to the board and audit committee.
Manages audit assignments, fieldwork, and staff coordination.
Conducts testing, documents results, and reviews audit evidence.
Ensures policies align with regulatory frameworks and internal controls.
Reviews findings and validates remediation completion.
Connected GRC Ecosystem
The Audit Management solution is fully integrated with SmartSuite’s GRC modules — connecting risks, controls, findings, and remediation activities for a unified assurance framework.
Modernizing Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Modernize how you manage governance, risk, and compliance with SmartSuite — a unified platform built for today’s connected enterprise.
Artificial Intelligence
SmartSuite's AI generates insights, summarizes complex results, and predicts risks within existing workflows to support proactive decisions.
AI Evidence Summaries
Automatically summarize large volumes of evidence, test results, and supporting documentation — reducing reviewer workload and speeding up report preparation.
AI Control Insights
Detect trends and anomalies across audits, control tests, and findings to highlight areas requiring deeper investigation or recurring issues needing systemic fixes.
Predictive Issue Detection
Forecast emerging audit risks by analyzing historical audit results, recurring findings, and control failures, allowing teams to anticipate high-risk areas before fieldwork.
Automations
Use SmartSuite's no-code engine to eliminate repetitive tasks and ensure accountability across risk operations.
Automated Workpaper Assignment
Assign audit procedures, tests, and workpapers to team members automatically based on scope, audit plan, or risk rating.
Finding Review & Approval Flows
Route findings through standardized approval workflows, ensuring complete documentation and sign-off before reports are finalized.
Reminder & Escalation Rules
Send automated reminders for overdue workpapers, incomplete testing, or pending management responses — with escalation paths for critical delays.
Integrations
Integrate with the tools your teams use every day. Keep controls, incidents, and risk data in sync through prebuilt connectors and open APIs.
Evidence & Document Systems
Integrate with SharePoint, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and other repositories to collect and reference audit evidence efficiently.
Communication & Collaboration Tools
Connect with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and email systems to streamline notifications, workpaper discussions, and audit updates.
GRC, ERP & Ticketing Systems
Pull data from systems like Jira, ServiceNow, and ERP applications to validate controls, populate audit procedures, or automate testing inputs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about SmartSuite’s pricing models, plan options, and onboarding programs.
Yes — the system supports internal, external, IT, and compliance audits, including evidence management and reporting.
Yes — risk scoring and prioritization from Enterprise Risk Management can be used to drive audit planning.
Yes — issues and corrective actions are automatically created and linked to findings for follow-up tracking.
Yes — audit results, findings, and status summaries can be exported as reports or shared via dashboards.
Discover the Power of Connected GRC
Break down silos, improve collaboration, and streamline compliance. SmartSuite helps GRC teams achieve more — with integrated data, automation, and a shared source of truth across the organization.