Audit Management
Plan, execute, and manage audits across your organization — with standardized workflows, evidence tracking, and full visibility into audit outcomes and remediation.
Product Overview
Modernize and Scale Your Audit Program
Audit Management is the process of planning, executing, and reporting on audits to evaluate control effectiveness, compliance, and operational performance. SmartSuite’s Audit Management software provides a structured, scalable system to manage audit programs across your organization — ensuring consistency, accountability, and audit readiness.
SmartSuite enables organizations to standardize audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting across business units and frameworks. With a centralized system of record, audit teams can manage audit plans, track findings, and maintain complete documentation in a way that is repeatable, auditable, and defensible.
The product supports internal audit, SOX, operational audits, and regulatory audits, while aligning with frameworks such as COSO, ISO, and internal governance standards.
SmartSuite delivers real-time visibility into audit progress and outcomes, allowing teams to track audit status, monitor findings, and ensure timely remediation. This improves audit efficiency, reduces manual effort, and enhances overall governance.
As part of SmartSuite’s connected GRC architecture, Audit Management extends beyond standalone audit activities.
Audit data is continuously informed by:
- Compliance assessments and control testing results
- Enterprise and operational risk data
- Policy management and governance frameworks
- Incident and issue management activities
- Third-party risk and vendor assessments
This ensures that audits are not isolated exercises, but part of a connected, continuously improving system of governance and oversight.
The product supports a wide range of audit use cases, including:
- Internal audit planning and execution
- SOX audit management and testing
- Operational and process audits
- Regulatory and compliance audits
The result is an audit program that is:
- Structured and defensible for auditors and regulators
- Efficient and scalable across audit cycles and frameworks
- Transparent and actionable for audit, risk, and compliance teams
What is Audit Management?
Audit Management is the process of planning, executing, and reporting on audits to evaluate control effectiveness and compliance. It enables organizations to standardize audit workflows, track findings, and ensure accountability while improving audit efficiency and governance oversight.
Core Capabilities
SmartSuite’s Audit Management product provides the capabilities required to manage audits end-to-end — combining structured workflows, testing, and reporting in a unified platform. Each capability integrates with other SmartSuite products, ensuring alignment across risk, compliance, and operational workflows.
Audit Planning & Scheduling
Plan audit programs, define scope, assign resources, and schedule audits across business units and frameworks.
Audit Workpaper Management
Manage audit documentation, workpapers, and supporting materials with full traceability and version control.
Fieldwork & Testing
Execute audit procedures and testing activities with standardized methodologies and consistent documentation.
Findings & Observations Tracking
Capture audit findings, observations, and recommendations with structured classification and tracking.
Remediation & Action Tracking
Assign and monitor remediation activities to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
Audit Dashboards & Reporting
Visualize audit progress, findings, and outcomes through real-time dashboards and reports.
Workflow Automation
Automate audit workflows, approvals, notifications, and escalation processes.
Framework Alignment
Align audits with regulatory frameworks, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
Role-Based Access Control
Ensure secure access to audit data and documentation across audit teams and stakeholders.
The Audit Lifecycle
SmartSuite supports the full audit lifecycle — from planning through remediation — with connected workflows and real-time insights.
Plan Audits
Define audit scope, objectives, and schedules across business units and frameworks.
Conduct Fieldwork
Perform audit procedures, collect evidence, and document findings.
Evaluate Findings
Assess control effectiveness and identify issues and recommendations.
Remediate Issues
Assign and track remediation actions to resolve audit findings.
Report & Review
Deliver audit reports and dashboards to stakeholders and leadership.
Connected Risk Ecosystem
SmartSuite products operate as part of a unified GRC platform — ensuring audit data is continuously connected to risk, compliance, and operational workflows. The Audit Management product integrates seamlessly with related products to provide a complete view of governance and control effectiveness.
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Who This Product Is For
The Audit Management product supports stakeholders across internal audit, compliance, risk, and operations — enabling structured audit execution and continuous improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about SmartSuite’s pricing models, plan options, and onboarding programs.
Internal audit management is the process of planning, executing, and reporting on audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, risk management, and governance processes. It helps organizations identify gaps, ensure compliance, and improve operational performance. Without a structured system, audit activities are often fragmented and difficult to track. SmartSuite provides a centralized platform to manage audit planning, fieldwork, findings, and reporting within a single workflow. By connecting audits to controls, risks, and issues, organizations gain full visibility into audit outcomes. The result is improved audit efficiency, stronger governance, and better organizational oversight.
SmartSuite enables organizations to create audit plans based on risk, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities. Teams can define audit scopes, schedules, and resource assignments within the platform. This ensures that audits are aligned with risk exposure and strategic objectives. By centralizing planning, SmartSuite improves coordination and reduces the risk of missed audits. Automated workflows help manage timelines and ensure that audits are executed as planned. The result is a more structured and reliable audit planning process.
SmartSuite provides structured workflows for conducting audit fieldwork, including task assignment, control testing, and evidence collection. Auditors can document findings, attach evidence, and track progress in real time. By linking fieldwork directly to controls and requirements, SmartSuite ensures consistency and traceability. Automated workflows ensure that all steps are completed and reviewed appropriately. This eliminates manual tracking and improves accuracy. The result is a more efficient and auditable fieldwork process.
SmartSuite enables auditors to capture findings during fieldwork and link them directly to issues for remediation. Each finding is categorized, prioritized, and assigned to responsible teams. Issues are tracked through resolution workflows, ensuring accountability and visibility. By connecting findings to issues management, SmartSuite ensures that audit results lead to actionable outcomes. This reduces the risk of unresolved gaps. The result is a more effective and impactful audit process.
SmartSuite provides tools to generate structured audit reports that summarize findings, risks, and recommendations. Reports can be tailored to different stakeholders, including management and audit committees. Real-time dashboards provide visibility into audit progress and outcomes. By centralizing reporting, SmartSuite ensures consistency and accuracy. This improves communication and decision-making. The result is more effective and transparent audit reporting.
SmartSuite connects internal audit workflows with risk management, compliance, and control frameworks. Audits can be planned based on risk exposure, and findings can be linked to controls and compliance requirements. This ensures that audit activities are aligned with broader governance processes. By integrating these elements, SmartSuite eliminates silos and improves coordination. The result is a unified and efficient GRC program.
Yes. SmartSuite is designed to support enterprise-scale audit programs with multiple teams, regions, and regulatory requirements. It provides flexible workflows, role-based access, and centralized data management. Organizations can manage audits across business units while maintaining consistency. This scalability ensures that audit programs remain effective as organizations grow. The result is an enterprise-ready audit management solution.
SmartSuite improves audit effectiveness by providing structure, visibility, and integration across all audit activities. By connecting audits to risks, controls, and issues, organizations gain a comprehensive view of governance. Real-time data and automation improve efficiency and accuracy. Over time, organizations can identify trends, strengthen controls, and reduce risk exposure. This leads to improved governance and better organizational performance. The result is a more mature and effective internal audit function..
Elevate Your Audit Program with Connected Insights
SmartSuite delivers a complete GRC suite that connects audits with risk, compliance, and operational workflows.