What it is
An independent, structured assessment of how prepared you are for external scrutiny: statutory audit, regulatory inspection, or internal audit.
Eight assessment domains
Four are core. Four are used when they are in scope for your organisation.
Core
Governance & Oversight
Core
Financial Records & Controls
Core
Policy & Document Completeness
Core
Compliance & Regulatory Position
If in scope
People, HR & Payroll
If in scope
IT, Data & Cyber
If in scope
The agreements and suppliers you depend on, and the risk sitting in them.
Contracts & Third Parties
If in scope
What an earlier audit or inspection found, and whether the promised fixes were made.
Prior Findings & Management Actions
How the judgement is expressed
| Ready | Complete, current, accessible. No gaps. |
|---|---|
| Partial | Evidence exists, but gaps remain. |
| Limited | Incomplete or out of date. High risk. |
| Not in Place | No evidence. A critical gap. |
What you receive
- Assessment report with domain findings and verdicts
- Gap and remediation register, with actions in priority order
- Executive dashboard: a print-ready summary of the ratings
What a finding looks like
An illustrative example, written to show the form of the work. It is not a client record.
- Domain
- Financial Records & Controls
- Rating
- Partial
- Finding
- The management accounts are current. The prior month’s bank reconciliation is unsigned, and two policies in the audit file are past their review date.
- First action
- Name an owner and a review date for those two policies.
Fees
| Tier | Scope | Commercial | Third sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 4 core domains | £1,800 | £1,200 |
| Standard | 4 to 6 domains. A readout call of up to one hour is included. An extended debrief is optional. | £2,800 | £1,900 |
| Comprehensive | All domains | £3,800 | £2,600 |
All fees exclusive of VAT where applicable. Third sector rate requires registered charity or non-profit status. Subject to formal engagement letter.