Board and buyer assurance
When a board, investor, major customer or insurer needs confidence in your controls, we provide an independent, evidence-based view.
Suited to: Leadership teams, transactions and renewals
Why it matters
Customers, investors and insurers increasingly expect evidence rather than reassurance. An independent review, with its scope and reliance agreed in advance, gives them something they can rely on and gives you a clear account of where your controls stand.
When you might need it
- Due diligence by a major customer or prospective partner
- Investment, acquisition or refinancing
- Cyber insurance renewal questionnaires
- Board oversight of technology risk
What we review
- Scope agreed around what the stakeholder needs to rely on
- Testing of the controls that matter to that stakeholder
- Review of key supplier and third-party dependencies
- Clear statement of scope and limitations
What you receive
- Independent assurance summary
- Supporting evidence pack
- Clear statement of scope and limits
- Question-and-answer session with stakeholders
Timescale and fees
Typically 3–10 working days, depending on what the stakeholder needs to rely on and by when. Each engagement is quoted at a fixed price for an agreed scope, and the timetable is confirmed in your proposal before any work begins.
Ways to engage
- Single review: One focused engagement with a fixed scope and price.
- Multi-area assurance: Several related areas reviewed together, with one consolidated report.
- Support for your audit team: Specialist IT audit capacity for an existing internal audit function.
- Annual assurance programme: A planned cycle of reviews that builds year-on-year evidence.
Independence
We never audit systems or services that we have designed, implemented or operated. Any existing relationship, including with our sister services, is declared in writing before work begins.
Questions
Can our customer rely on your report?
Reliance is agreed in writing before work begins. We set out who may rely on the report and for what purpose, which protects both you and the reader.
Can you work to a tight deadline?
Please tell us your deadline when you enquire. Where the scope allows, we prioritise urgent requests, and we are always clear about what can be achieved in the time available.
Next step
The initial consultation is free and without obligation. We reply within one working day with a suggested scope.