Internal Audit

Professionalizing Your Control Environment

As an organization grows, the complexity of managing risk and maintaining compliance also increases. To successfully move across the Owner → Business → PE → HNW flywheel, a company must move beyond informal oversight. Whether you are a Private Equity group looking to standardize your portfolio or a high-growth business preparing for a transition, you need an internal audit function that provides more than just a checklist.

We provide the technical depth you need. You shouldn’t have to worry about blind spots in your operations or weaknesses in your controls. We believe that a strong internal audit function is a strategic asset that protects your value and ensures your processes are scalable. At Calvetti Ferguson, we serve as a partner to your leadership team, offering the independent perspective necessary to strengthen your organization from the inside out.

Scalable Internal Audit Solutions

We offer a flexible, single-provider platform that allows you to access specialized audit skills without the overhead of a full-time department.

Co-Sourcing & Outsourced Internal Audit

Maintain high-level oversight without the burden of hiring and training a whole internal team. We provide the expertise to execute your audit plan or supplement your existing staff.

• • • Outsourced Internal Audit: We serve as your entire internal audit department, reporting directly to the board or audit committee to provide independent assurance.

    • Co-Sourcing: We provide specialized subject matter experts to help your internal team tackle complex areas, such as technology, tax, or international operations.

    • On-Call Technical Support: Accessing our team for specific, one-time reviews or emerging risks as your business evolves.

SOX Compliance & Internal Controls

For companies preparing to go public or those already under SEC scrutiny, maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance is non-negotiable.

• • • SOX 404 Implementation: Building a robust internal control framework from the ground up to meet public company standards.

    • Testing & Remediation: Identifying control gaps and providing a practical roadmap to fix them before they impact your audit opinion.

    • IT General Controls (ITGC): Ensuring your technology governance is integrated with your financial controls for a unified defense.

Operational & Performance Audits

Internal audit isn’t just about financial rules—it’s about efficiency. We help you review your business processes to identify ways to work smarter and reduce waste.

• • • Process Optimization: Reviewing workflows to identify bottlenecks and improve the speed and accuracy of your team.

    • Governance & Ethics: Evaluating the “tone at the top” and ensuring your organizational policies align with your long-term goals.

    • Vendor & Contract Compliance: Verifying that your third-party partners are meeting their obligations and that you are receiving the value you’ve paid for.

The Calvetti Ferguson Advantage: Deal-Ready Governance

By professionalizing your internal audit function now, you ensure your business is always “deal-ready.” Our team works across the entire lifecycle of a business to ensure your financials and operations protect what the owner has built while meeting the demands of sophisticated investors.

• Multidisciplinary Expertise: We engage experts from our Technology Services and Technical Accounting teams to ensure a comprehensive review.

• Board-Level Communication: We translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for your Board or Audit Committee.

• Institutional-Grade Standards: We adhere to the highest professional standards (IIA) to ensure your internal audit function carries significant weight with lenders and regulators.

Ready to Strengthen Your Internal Oversight?

Don’t let hidden weaknesses slow your momentum. Let’s build the governance and control framework that protects your future and fuels your growth—partner with a team that makes the complex parts of internal audit simple.

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