About this template
This Internal Audit Strategic Plan sets the long term view of the internal audit department; showing which audits are to be performed over the coming three to 5 years. This template aims to tell the story about how the strategic plan was developed. Furthermore, the plan goes on to spell out why each of the audits are featured on the strategic plan, what their driver was, and when it was last audited.
This template aims to present the strategic plan in an engaging format whilst allowing for sufficient detail for the reader to review and make an assessment before agreeing to the strategic plan.
Why use this template
This template leverages heavily off other templates used throughout the Annual Planning process. Furthermore, as it is built in Microsoft PowerPoint, users are able to more freely move items around to better suit the reader.
When to use this template
This template should be used when obtaining the support of management regarding the strategic plan. Once initial support has been received, the template can be used for approval by the Audit Committee.
Things to be careful about
Each Audit Committee has their own way of working. Be sure to actively engage with the Audit Committee and Audit Chair prior to presenting the strategic plan to ensure it aligns to their expectations and provides the detail which they will expect to see.
