About this template
Process mapping is a quick and easy way for the auditor to learn and understand the process. Process flows can be detailed or as high level as desired. This template is quite basic. It has been designed to allow the auditor to quickly document what they need to at a simple enough level that it can be easily understood by any member of the engagement team, whilst still providing enough detail to easily identify the key controls and risks.
Why use this template
By using this template, the process walkthrough can visually represent what we have written about in our Key Processes and Control workpaper. At times, lots of words in documented processes can become confusing and easily misunderstood. A documented process flow is a simple way of showing a process and its key controls and risks, with the documented process providing any additional information which may be required.
When to use this template
This template should be used during the process walkthrough phase of any audit.
Things to be careful about
This template is only a guide, and is very basic. Its designed to allow processes to be drawn up as you progress through the walkthrough, saving time for more detailed work to be performed elsewhere in the audit. As such, because these templates are basic and quite high level, they may not provide all the information you require and may not fully support an audit finding. Therefore, as with all our templates, it should be tailored to suit the needs of your business and the audit topic.
