AccessRM provide an Independent "Risk Based Auditing" service that focuses on the response of the organisation to the risks it faces in achieving its goals and objectives. Unlike other forms of audit, a Risk Based Audit starts with business objectives and their associated risks rather than the need for controls. It aims to give independent assurance that risks are being managed to an acceptable level and to facilitate improvements where necessary.

The role of our Auditors under within service is to review the risk management processes (as opposed to purely internal controls) that are in place, to reduce these risks to a level that is acceptable to the organisation or the stakeholders. As we are independent you are assured of an objective and complete review of the risks you or your clients face.

Internal Audit process/stages outlined below:

IIA Definition of Internal Audit (www.iia.org.uk)

'Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations. It helps an organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.'

CIPFA Definition of Internal Audit (www.cipfa.org.uk)

'Internal Audit is an assurance function that primarily provides an independent and objective opinion to the organisation on the control environment comprising risk management, control and governance by evaluating its effectiveness in achieving the organisations objectives. It objectively examines, evaluates and reports on the adequacy of the internal control environment as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources.'