Why Internal Audit?
Traditionally and even more in today’s challenging economic environment, business owners and senior management are feeling the pressure to do a better job at managing risk and improving operational efficiency. The companies that excel in these areas are in a better position not only to protect their current market share, but also to gain market share when their competition inevitably falters due to poor management of risk and operational efficiency, leading to higher operating costs, potential non-compliance with contracts and regulations, and eventual loss of customers and business opportunities.
How Can Mueller Help?
Mueller & Co., LLP’s Risk & Controls team provides internal audit services designed to assist owners and senior management of businesses in diverse industries better manage risk and improve operational efficiency through:
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Leading the annual risk assessment and preparation of the annual internal audit plan
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Implementing the annual internal audit plan that meets your specific risk management and business objectives
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Issuing periodic reports to senior management that includes status of the internal audits and summary of results
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Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404
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Strengthening and optimizing your company’s internal controls
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Identifying opportunities for operational process improvements and better leveraging of IT systems
Outsourcing or Co-Sourcing
Working with an appointed firm representative, we can perform all the activities needed to support your internal audit needs. Or if you currently have full-time internal audit management and staff, we can partner with you for certain portions of the internal audit (i.e. the IT audit) and report directly to your internal audit management.
For additional information, please contact:
Rob Coursey, Partner
847-649-8842
Mike Becker, Director
312-445-5883
