Internal audit

Organizations thrive when they continuously innovate, enhance existing services and products, and explore new markets and growth opportunities. At the heart of this dynamic process, internal audit serves as a vital resource, evaluating and overseeing governance, risk management, and compliance systems. In Canada, the complexity of internal audit is well-recognized, demanding a diverse skill set that includes risk assessment, strategic planning, internal controls, operational efficiency, and information technology/security. For many Canadian firms, maintaining all the requisite expertise internally to provide the necessary level of independent assurance and insight is impractical. This is where we KAD Consulting step in, offering specialized internal audit services that bridge the talent gap and support organizations in achieving their strategic objectives.

We at KAD Consulting deliver Quality and Expert internal audit services, leveraging leading practices that we have helped define and shape for the profession.We ensure that our services are not just about compliance but about enhancing overall business performance and resilience. Through our cutting-edge approach, we provide our clients with the clarity and confidence needed to navigate an ever-changing business landscape, empowering them to make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth.

We collaborate with potential entities to address critical areas:

  • Our team is dedicated to working collaboratively with the appropriate members of your organization to minimize risk exposure, maximize opportunities, and optimize performance. We offer comprehensive internal audit solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Our services include full outsourcing, providing an independent perspective while reporting directly to the audit committee, and ensuring complete objectivity and transparency.
  • We also offer co-sourcing, partnering with your internal audit functions to enhance your existing capabilities with our specialized expertise.
  • Additionally, we support internal audit implementation and transformation, helping you establish or revamp your internal audit processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness. Our quality assurance reviews ensure that your internal audit functions meet the highest standards, providing you with the confidence that your governance, risk management, and compliance systems are robust and reliable. Through these tailored services, we help you navigate complexities, seize opportunities, and drive sustainable growth.

Fraud Risk Management Solutions

We at KAD Consulting specialize in developing a robust infrastructure for assessing, mitigating, and monitoring the risks associated with fraud and misconduct. As technology, economic dynamics, business relationships, and workforce behaviors evolve, there is an increasing demand from management, boards, and shareholders for agile and effective fraud risk management solutions that protect assets, reputation, and market value. Our teams collaborate with organizations to design comprehensive fraud control policies, formulate responsive action plans, implement rigorous risk assessment methodologies, and conduct tailored training and awareness programs. Additionally, we leverage advanced analytic tools and techniques to identify potential indicators of fraud and misconduct, enabling proactive measures to safeguard your organization’s integrity and operational continuity.

With our experienced advisors at KAD Consulting, we specialize in crafting and implementing tailored fraud risk management programs to strengthen your anti-fraud strategy. Our approach involves identifying opportunities for improvement to effectively mitigate, prioritize, and monitor risks related to fraud and corruption, which can pose threats to financial stability, operational integrity, and brand reputation. By harnessing the power of data and advanced analytics, we enable businesses to combat sophisticated fraud schemes proactively. Our solutions include developing intelligent threat detection systems and decision-making frameworks that leverage comprehensive data analysis to enhance fraud prevention measures and safeguard organizational assets.

Our process

Our internal audit solutions leverage deep expertise and industry-specific insights to enhance and safeguard organizational value through our risk-based, objective audit, assessment, and advisory services. As businesses confront increasingly complex challenges, rapid change, and disruptive forces in a continually evolving socioeconomic and regulatory environment, new risks and opportunities emerge. Effectively navigating these dynamics demands an internal audit function that is forward-looking, prioritizing innovation and continuous improvement. It requires access to a comprehensive range of skills and experiences to deliver timely, relevant, and profound insights as a trusted advisor to Audit Committees and business executives.

We equip you with enhanced decision-making insights into the systems and processes that drive your technology, compliance, and operational initiatives. With a focus on expertise, technology, and innovation, we empower you to uncover actionable opportunities that drive significant improvements in business performance.