Internal control systems are essential for safeguarding and improving your business processes. With our services, we not only support you in setting up an internal control system, but also in its ongoing management. We work with you to develop a customized digital manual for internal control systems that is specifically tailored to the requirements and structures of your company.

The process begins with a comprehensive risk analysis and an analysis of existing controls in order to identify additional controls and optimize existing controls based on a fit/gap analysis in the next step. In particular, we look at possible (partially) automated controls in your IT systems in order to exploit potential for efficiency enhancement.

We document the controls comprehensively in an ICS manual. This serves as a guide for your employees and ensures that all relevant controls are applied consistently. Effective ICS management not only improves your company’s compliance, but also its operational performance.

Rely on our expertise to implement a robust and efficient internal control system that will sustainably increase the resilience and efficiency of your company. Contact us to find out how we can help you set up and manage your ICS. 
 

Our services in the area of internal control systems (ICS)

  • Analysis of existing processes and associated ICS, creation of transparency 
  • Audit of existing manual and (partially) automated controls and coordination with relevant controls from the IT environment (ITGC) 
  • Audit of service providers (in accordance with IDW PS 951, ISAE 3402/SSAE 16, IWP-PE 14, etc.) 
  • Audit of the internal control system’s appropriateness and effectiveness based on IDW Audit Standard 982
  • Data analyses/journal entry tests to prove the effectiveness of processes and controls 
  • Identification of gaps and optimization potential (in particular automation and harmonization potential) in internal control systems 
  • Implementation or further development of internal control systems, e.g., development of ICS guidelines, specific process controls and digital process documentation and implementation of training courses 
  • Creation and optimization of process and procedural documentation
Martin Uebelmann

Martin Uebelmann

Partner

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Thorsten Scharpenberg

Thorsten Scharpenberg

Director

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

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An efficient internal control system (ICS) is essential for any company striving to protect its processes and reputation. Failure to implement such a system can have serious consequences: Incorrect invoices that are sent multiple times can lead to considerable reputational and corrective costs. Accounting fraud and decision-making errors due to inaccurate data not only cause financial damage, but also long-term economic disadvantages. Embezzlement in the high six-figure range can also lead to legal costs and further reputational damage. These examples underline the high risk associated with failing to implement and continuously monitor an internal control system.

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The advantages: More transparency, fewer risks

A properly implemented and effective internal control system strengthens process reliability and offers numerous advantages. A risk-oriented process analysis and the definition of controls helps your company to increase the transparency of internal processes. This paves the way for a holistic overview of the risk situation in the company.

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Save costs through harmonization and automation

In addition to protecting against risks and improving compliance, a good internal control system also provides for significant cost savings. By harmonizing and automating processes, manual procedures are made more efficient, thereby reducing operating costs.