Published: 04 February 2019
ID: G00706550
Analyst(s): Audit Research Team
To boost the quality and efficiency of its assurance efforts, audit is turning to aligned assurance models to coordinate with assurance functions. This research for audit leaders covers implementing these models and provides benchmarking data on the adoption of aligned assurance efforts in audit.
Overview
The Three Lines of Defense
Reason for Aligned Assurance Now
Cost of the Status Quo
Expected Benefits of Aligning Assurance Work
Current Status of Aligning Assurance Efforts
Aligned Assurance Model Adoption
Current Aligned Assurance Activities
Planned Aligned Assurance Activities
Level of Coordination With ERM
Conclusion
Recommended by the Authors
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