1. Name:Dr. A. M. Doke
class : m.com
college name :Annasaheb magar mahavidyalaya Subject :Advanced Auditing and Taxation
Semister : III

2. Differences Between Internal Audit And External Audit

3. 1. What is the purpose of the audit ?
Internal audit
External audit
Internal audit considers whether business practices are helping the business manage its risks and meet its strategic objectives - it can cover operational as well as financial matters
External audit considers whether the annual accounts give a 'true and fair view' and are prepared in accordance with legal requirements

4. 2 .Who are the auditors? Internal audit External audit
Internal auditors can be employed by the business or outsourced. While an accounting background is common, they can also come from other backgrounds
External auditors are an outside firm of accountants who are 'Registered Auditors' (not all accountancy firms are)

5. 3 .How is the audit agenda set?
Internal audit
External audit 
The internal audit agenda is set internally in the light of the  business's risks and objectives
The external audit firm will set its own programme of work based on its assessment of the risks of the accounts being materially misstated

6. 4 . Who does the auditor report to?
Internal audit
External audit 
Internal auditors report internally. Relevant managers will usually receive copies of reports as there will be recommendations that would have been discussed that they will need to act on. Ultimately internal auditors report to the audit committee (if there is one) or the Board so there is high level oversight
External auditors report primarily to the shareholders or the trustees for an unincorporated charity (but also see 5 re management letters)

7. 5. What sort of report will they receive?
Internal audit
External audit 
Internal auditors provide a tailored report about how the risks and objectives (of the business area being audited) are being managed. There is a focus on helping the business move forward - so expect there to be recommendations for improvement
External auditors' main report is in a format required by Auditing Standards and focuses on whether the accounts give a true and fair view and comply with legal requirements.  If other things come to light which the auditors think should be brought to the client's attention they will be reported separately to the directors in a 'management letter'

8. 6 .What happens after the audit?
Internal audit
External audit 
The internal audit follow up will be agreed on a case by case basis. It can include looking to see whether recommendations have been implemented and/or consultative help to guide the implementation of recommendations
There is no external audit follow up, until the planning stage of the next year's audit; when past issues should be considered

9. 7 .Are the auditor's reports publicly available?
Internal audit
External audi 
In the UK private or charity sectors internal auditors' reports are not published publicly
The main external auditors' report will be publicly available. 'Management letters' are not publicly available

10. Thank you