Internal Audit Support Services

Internal audit is the process of adding value to an entity’s operations through an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to assist the management in achieving organizational objectives.

A systematic and disciplined approach is used to improve risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance.

Internal audit support involves assisting the internal audit team with substantive testing, performing analytics, documenting findings, etc.

EA’s outsourced internal audit support services are offered to facilitate companies in adding value to operations and improving risk control and governance;

Our team ensures that outsourcing services for internal audit are provided using a premium quality doctrine under which the engagements are led by US CPG industry experts boasting decades of experience, niche expertise, and a proven track record.

While resourceful companies have vibrant and effective in-house internal audit departments, not all companies have the financial and human resources and expertise to establish one, rendering them susceptible to fraud, non-compliance, and sub-optimality.

However, today, such companies can also have an optimized internal audit function through remote internal audit support services.

Companies may outsource Internal audit services in the form of internal audit support to assist their internal audit team with substantive testing, performing analytics, documenting findings, etc.

EA’s internal audit solutions aim to facilitate companies in adding value to operations and improving risk control and governance while following best industry practices.

EA’s internal audit support services include staff augmentation to help the client organization’s finance department prepare for the internal audit and/or implement its findings to streamline risk management, governance, and control matters.

Internal audit services are end-to-end, independent assurance and consulting engagements where an external provider plans, executes, and leads the internal audit function.

The external provider takes the responsibility for evaluating risk management, internal controls, and governance and reporting conclusions to management.

Internal audit support, on the other hand, supplements an existing internal audit function by providing skilled resources for specific activities such as audit planning assistance, substantive testing, analytics, documentation, and reporting.

The overall ownership, judgment, and accountability remain with the client’s internal audit team or leadership.

Our internal audit support services cover:

• Internal audit planning and execution support to ensure audits are well-scoped, timely, and aligned with business risks
• Risk assessment and control evaluation to identify gaps, reduce exposure, and strengthen internal controls
• Compliance and governance reviews that support regulatory requirements and strong oversight frameworks
• Process and operational audits to improve efficiency, consistency, and control effectiveness
• Audit testing, documentation, and reporting that meet professional standards and support clear audit conclusions
• Support for internal audit teams and management with scalable, on-demand expertise
• Actionable recommendations to strengthen controls

Leverage Expertise Accelerated’s global talent pool to streamline and optimize your internal audit function for efficient, compliant, and transparent operations.

Yes. Our CPAs personally oversee the onboarding, review, and stabilization of all new clients.

Once your accounting is running smoothly, a dedicated engagement manager continues managing the day-to-day communication while our CPAs remain available for escalation, strategic questions, and periodic reviews.

Our clients’ accounts are managed by senior accountants typically with Big Four experience (e.g., Deloitte, EY) and reviewed by U.S.-based leadership.

Our hybrid model gives you the benefit of:

• Specialized U.S industry skill sets
• Big Four–caliber talent
• A heavily supervised team
• 60%+ cost savings

Quality control is strict, and oversight happens at multiple levels.

EA’s outsourced bookkeepers ensure smooth communication and collaboration with onshore teams across different time zones in the following ways:

•  Schedules meetings: We ensure regular MS Teams or Zoom sessions at mutually convenient times to ensure consistent communication.
• We utilize email threads and MS Teams for asynchronous communication, enabling ongoing discussions where both parties can respond at their convenience.
• Meeting recaps: After each Google Meet or Zoom session, we send detailed summaries via email to keep everyone aligned and informed.

Our onboarding process is designed to make things simple and straightforward, so you can get clear insight into your finances quickly.

After you book a free consultation call with our team, we follow these steps:

1. Discovery & Document Request – We review your existing accounting system, financial records, and any supporting documents.

2. Catch-Up & Clean-Up – We organize, categorize, and correct any prior-period transactions as needed.

3. Stabilization – We implement proper bookkeeping practices, standardize workflows, and ensure your accounts are set up accurately.

4. Monthly Close Cadence – Once everything is in order, we deliver accurate, timely monthly financials on a consistent schedule.

You receive full visibility, regular updates, and a clear roadmap.

Most clients reduce their accounting costs by 60% or more while gaining access to deeper U.S. industry expertise than they could hire locally.

With EA, you get both affordable accounting and a stronger skill set.