Quality Assurance
The QA module enables quality reviewers to assess audit work against professional standards (IIA IPPF), organizational policies, and methodology requirements.
Key Capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| QA Reviews | Structured quality reviews of engagements and workpapers |
| Review Templates | Configurable checklists aligned to IPPF standards |
| Scoring System | Quantitative quality scoring per engagement |
| QA Analytics | Program-wide quality trend dashboards |
| Remediation Tracking | Track resolution of QA findings |
| Peer Review | Cross-team quality reviews |
| External QA | Support for external quality assessments |
QA Review Process
Review Types
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement QA | Review a completed engagement | Per engagement |
| Workpaper QA | Detailed review of individual workpapers | Selective |
| Program Assessment | Holistic audit function assessment | Annual |
| Peer Review | Cross-team quality review | Quarterly |
| External QA | Independent external assessment | Every 5 years (IIA requirement) |
QA Checklist Areas
| Area | Questions Assessed |
|---|---|
| Planning | Was risk assessment adequate? Was scope appropriate? |
| Fieldwork | Were procedures sufficient? Is evidence adequate? |
| Reporting | Are findings accurate? Is language objective? |
| Follow-Up | Were remediation actions verified? |
| Documentation | Are workpapers complete and cross-referenced? |
| Standards | Does the work comply with IIA IPPF? |
Getting Started
- Conduct Reviews → — Perform a QA review
- QA Templates → — Manage review checklists
- QA Analytics → — Quality trend analysis
Related Documentation
- Engagements — engagements are reviewed by QA
- Fieldwork — workpapers are subject to QA review
- Findings — QA findings tracked alongside audit findings