Audit Management: Aligning the Three Lines of Defense
Internal Audit plays a crucial role in safeguarding organizations - but too often audit teams work in isolation from risk and compliance functions. With rising regulatory pressure, increased complexity of business models, and fast-moving risks, this siloed approach no longer works.
That’s why CERRIX developed a modern approach to Audit Management, helping organizations align the three lines of defense, reuse risk and control data, and achieve greater assurance with less effort.
📖 Download our whitepaper to learn how integrated GRC technology enables Internal Audit to deliver more value to the business—while maintaining independence and oversight.
What You’ll Learn in This Whitepaper
- Aligning the Three Lines
How Internal Audit can benefit from structured risk and control data already maintained by 1st and 2nd line functions. - Audit Universe & Planning
Building and maintaining an Audit Universe in CERRIX, linking it directly to risks, controls, incidents, and KPIs. - Flexible Audit Execution
Designing fieldwork plans that adapt to scope and complexity, supported by automated workflows and document requests. - Findings & Improvements
From observations to structured findings and measures of improvement—ensuring follow-up and accountability across the business. - Third-Party Audits & Forms
Applying audit templates to vendors, distributing questionnaires, and collecting lessons learned efficiently. - Technology-Enabled Audit
Why integrated GRC platforms like CERRIX provide time-travel insights, workflow automation, and API connectivity for more efficient audit delivery.
Why Download?
- Learn how to embed Internal Audit in a broader GRC strategy
- Discover best practices for audit workflows and reporting
- See how CERRIX supports compliance with IIA standards
- Gain inspiration for modernizing your audit department
Who Should Read It?
- Chief Audit Executives (CAE)
- Internal Auditors
- Risk & Compliance Officers
- Governance leaders looking to align assurance functions