Internal Control

Internal control

Navigate risk, strengthen controls and maximize value with expert internal auditing.

Empower your business with expert internal auditing to navigate uncertainty and maximize shareholder value. Our specialists design, implement and maintain control systems that meet complex requirements like FDICIA and SOX. We partner with clients to understand business processes, identify risks and develop tailored control frameworks that support objectives and strengthen overall governance.

Internal control services

Beyond auditing, our services help organizations manage risk, improve controls and achieve long-term success. From compliance and internal audit to ESG initiatives and IPO readiness, we deliver practical solutions that align with your objectives and create measurable impact. With Sikich, you gain a partner who combines expertise and strategy to support growth and inspire confidence.

Internal controls assessments

Internal controls underpin accurate reporting, efficient operations and regulatory compliance. They protect assets, prevent fraud and reduce errors. Sikich independently evaluates your control environment to identify and mitigate risks, strengthen governance and give your organization confidence in its operations.

Internal controls documentation

Documenting internal controls is vital for managing risk. Whether building new documentation or updating existing procedures, our team ensures the process is efficient and effective. With Sikich’s Best Practice Database, you gain proven strategies, innovative solutions and time-tested methods — delivering meaningful improvements that strengthen controls and streamline operations.

Internal controls deficiency remediation

When internal control deficiencies occur, remediation strengthens controls and reduces error risk, fraud or non-compliance. Sikich helps implement new controls, enhance existing ones, train staff, improve communication and redesign workflows. While your team runs the business, we drive innovative remediation, test solutions to ensure lasting usage and monitor all deficiencies to closure.

Automation

Automation strengthens your internal controls and limits its failure. Sikich reviews your processes to recommend the best solutions, such as robotic process automation (RPA) or new ERP control configurations. Automating routine manual controls improves accuracy, increases efficiency and lowers the risk of fraud.

Data analytics and visualization

Data analytics strengthens your internal controls by identifying anomalies to proactively address potential fraud. By reviewing entire transaction populations instead of limited samples, analytics improves efficiency and reduces manual testing costs. Sikich helps develop and enhance your analytic capabilities, implementing tools, dashboards and visualizations for real-time insights and better control over operations.

SOX maturity assessments

A SOX maturity assessment evaluates your compliance with financial reporting internal controls, including risk assessment, control activities, communication, monitoring, documentation, testing and remediation. Sikich reviews and helps enhance your SOX program to improve efficiency, reduce compliance risks and strengthen financial reporting integrity. Our team leverages deep experience and benchmarks against industry standards to ensure your controls are highly effective and regulation-compliant.

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