Solution

Audit Management

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.

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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.

1

Plan

Develop risk-based audit plans and define scope and objectives.

2

Execute

Conduct fieldwork, collect evidence, and document findings.

3

Review

Validate results, perform QA reviews, and approve reports.

4

Report

Distribute audit reports and track management responses.

5

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.

Chief Audit Executive (CAE)

Oversees the annual audit plan and reports to the board and audit committee.

Audit Manager

Manages audit assignments, fieldwork, and staff coordination.

Internal Auditor

Conducts testing, documents results, and reviews audit evidence.

Compliance Officer

Ensures policies align with regulatory frameworks and internal controls.

Management Reviewer

Reviews findings and validates remediation completion.

Connected GRC Ecosystem

SmartSuite solutions form a unified GRC architecture. ERM connects with related solutions to synchronize data, workflows, and reporting.

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Controls & Compliance
Associate risks with policies and standards that govern mitigation.
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Artificial Intelligence

SmartSuite's AI generates insights, summarizes complex results, and predicts risks within existing workflows to support proactive decisions.

AI Risk Insights

Detect patterns across registers, incidents, and control failures; generate mitigation recommendations.

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Automations

Use SmartSuite's no-code engine to eliminate repetitive tasks and ensure accountability across risk operations.

AI Risk Insights

Detect patterns across registers, incidents, and control failures; generate mitigation recommendations.

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Integrations

Integrate with the tools your teams use every day. Keep controls, incidents, and risk data in sync through prebuilt connectors and open APIs.

AI Risk Insights

Detect patterns across registers, incidents, and control failures; generate mitigation recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about SmartSuite’s pricing models, plan options, and onboarding programs.

What are the different SmartSuite plan types?

SmartSuite offers four plan types: Team, Pro, Enterprise, and Signature.

  • Team, Pro, and Enterprise Plans use a per-user pricing model with feature and usage limits designed to scale as your organization grows.
  • Signature Plan provides per-solution pricing for enterprises that need to license specific SmartSuite Solutions — such as GRC, ITSM, or Procurement — for large user populations with advanced governance and support requirements.
How does the Signature Plan differ from other plan types?

You can start by filling out the partner program registration form here.

Are there limits on automations, API calls, or usage?

By signing up to the Service Provider Partner Program you agree to our terms and conditions.

What onboarding, training, and support services are included?

There is no cost. However, there are additional eligibility requirements to join.

First, you must be a customer of SmartSuite to be eligible to participate in the Service Provider Partner program. We believe it is important for all of our partners to be active SmartSuite users (minimum 5 active account members). It’s difficult to recommend a SaaS product that you do not see value in using yourself!

Additionally, you must have 15+ employees and $1.5M in annual revenue to join our network of solution partners.

Can SmartSuite provide customized pricing for complex organizations?

You will be able to work leads through your sales process to a closed-won or closed-lost state.

How can I get a customized quote for my organization?

You will be able to work leads through your sales process to a closed-won or closed-lost state.

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