Internrevision

: En studie om internrevisionens roll och förväntade värde

Abstract

An internal audit strives to create value and improve the business of a company. On behalf of the board of directors, the aim of an internal audit is to review and make recommendations on the company's internal controls, risk management and governance. The internal audit is not mandatory for most organizations. The internal audit has changed due to organizations' changing needs. Previous research indicates that the primary stakeholders are the management, the board of directors and the audit committee. The purpose of this paper is to create an understanding of the role and expected value of the internal audit in organizations. The study is based on qualitative research and a deductive research strategy with inductive elements. A qualitative case study survey has been conducted on MKB, complemented by further interviews on other companies to support the study. In order to create a better understanding, the study has been based on semi-structured interviews. In conclusion the size of the companies affects the size and scope of the internal auditing activities. The review of internal control and risk management are covered by most companies' internal audit. In several cases the internal audit reports to the management as the first instance. An internal audit adds value to organizations by serving as a quality assurance system. The expectations of internal audit's internal stakeholders can depend on the extent internal stakeholders are involved in deciding what to review.