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Internal Control Assessments

Spot weaknesses before they become problems with a tailored, expert control risk assessment designed for growth-focused business owners.

FAQ

Playing Hide and Seek with Business Risks? Let’s Call Game Over

Every business owner hopes their controls are catching what matters, but hope isn’t a strategy. Hidden gaps, outdated processes, and unclear responsibilities can leave your business exposed to costly errors, fraud, or compliance surprises.

Whether you’re facing an upcoming audit, rapid growth, or just that nagging uncertainty about your current systems, the truth is: risks rarely announce themselves until it’s too late. That’s why a proactive risk assessment of internal control is your best defense.

Build Stronger, Safer Business Foundations With Proactive Internal Control Risk Assessment

Strong controls are more than a compliance checkbox; they are the backbone of a thriving, resilient business. With Geri Wood and her team, a proactive internal control risk assessment becomes your tool for identifying vulnerabilities, reducing risk, and ensuring smooth, secure operations at every level.

Our process combines deep industry knowledge with hands-on control, self-assessment, and internal audit techniques, revealing weaknesses before they become problems. Clear recommendations make it easy to understand precisely where you stand and what actions to take next. Let us help you create a foundation that empowers growth, delivers peace of mind, and stands up to any challenge.

Stronger Controls, Made Simple:
Our Three-Step Game Plan

We make strengthening your controls easy, efficient, and effective.
Here’s how our three-step process sets your business up for success:

1. Assess & Discover

We begin with a collaborative discussion to understand your business, industry risks, and goals. Through a targeted documentation review and control self-assessment internal audit, we identify your current strengths and any areas of concern.

2. Test & Analyze

Our team conducts a risk assessment of internal control, using focused testing and expert analysis to reveal hidden vulnerabilities and evaluate the real-world performance of your controls.

3. Recommend & Support

You receive a clear, actionable report with prioritized recommendations. We guide you through the next steps and offer ongoing support, so improvements stick and your foundation stays strong.

Ready to take control of your controls?

Real Protection. Real Results.
Absolute Peace of Mind.

Stronger Protection Against Risk

Our internal control risk assessment uncovers hidden vulnerabilities, reducing the chances of costly errors, fraud, or compliance issues before they can take hold.

Reliable, Audit-Ready Reporting

With our expert control self-assessment internal audit, your financial reporting and processes will stand up to any scrutiny, giving you and your stakeholders true peace of mind.

Compliance, Without the Guesswork

We help you navigate complex regulations so you can satisfy auditors, regulators, and investors with confidence.

Efficiency That Drives Savings

Our assessments reveal process inefficiencies and redundancies, allowing you to streamline operations and focus resources where they matter most.

Tailored Guidance for Your Growth

Receive personalized, actionable recommendations that make sense for your industry, business size, and long-term goals—not just a generic checklist.

Ongoing Partnership and Support

We’re here beyond the assessment, offering follow-up and continued assistance to keep your business strong as it evolves.

Discover the benefits of a proactive, expert-led risk assessment of internal control—and set your business up for lasting success.

Secure Your Success—

Start With Stronger Controls Today

Don’t wait for a surprise audit or costly setback to find out where your business stands. With Geri’s internal control risk assessment, you get clarity, practical solutions, and a true partner in protecting what matters most. Our expert approach makes it simple to spot weaknesses, strengthen your foundation, and unlock new opportunities for peace of mind and growth.

Let’s take the guesswork out of your controls—so you can focus on running your business.

Frequently Asked Questions About Internal Control Assessments

  • Internal controls are the policies, procedures, and processes put in place to safeguard your assets, ensure accurate reporting, and encourage compliance with laws and company standards. They help your business run smoothly and reduce the risk of errors or fraud.

  • The primary purpose of internal control is to protect your business from risk by preventing mistakes, detecting potential issues early, and making sure your financial and operational information is reliable for decision-making.

  • Yes, internal controls generally fall into three categories: preventive controls (designed to stop problems before they occur), detective controls (to identify issues after they happen), and corrective controls (to fix and address any problems found).

  • Internal control assessments focus specifically on evaluating how well your control systems manage risk and support your business objectives. Other audits, like financial audits, review your financial statements, while an internal control assessment looks at the systems and processes behind those numbers.

  • Our process is designed to be as seamless and unobtrusive as possible. We work around your team’s schedule, use efficient information-gathering methods, and prioritize clear communication, so you can keep your business running smoothly throughout the assessment.

  • We help you identify and address gaps in your control environment that could lead to compliance issues. Our assessment provides concrete steps to meet regulatory requirements and gives you confidence when dealing with auditors, regulators, or investors.

  • Most clients start seeing actionable recommendations as soon as the assessment is complete, often within a few weeks. Implementing these changes can bring immediate improvements in control effectiveness and operational efficiency.

  • The five key types of internal controls are: the control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring. Together, they form a framework for keeping your business safe and well-managed.

  • We combine document review, interviews, and targeted testing to see how your controls work in practice, not just on paper. Our proven process highlights strengths, identifies gaps, and provides tailored recommendations to help you improve.