From first scoping call to findings pack
A predictable sequence designed for UK finance teams preparing for internal expense audit or external fieldwork.
Built around your review date
We do not drop a generic audit programme onto your claim queue. Work starts with the claim types that move material spend, the approval gates that should catch exceptions, and the deadline you cannot move.
The sequence below is the default cadence for an expense audit workflow review. Sample packs and period-end engagements use the same checkpoints in a shorter window.
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Map the claim path
Identify material claim types, approval thresholds, card programmes, and exception routes. Agree sample sizes and access to systems and archives.
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Gather policy and claim evidence
Collect the current expense policy, approval matrix, sample claims, receipts, card statements, and exception logs. Flag gaps before testing begins.
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Test workflow decisions
Trace each sample from submission to payment. Check dual approval where required, receipt completeness, and whether practice matches the written policy.
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Challenge unusual patterns
Compare period movements, duplicate vendors, weekend card spend, and late claims against prior periods. Investigate plugs in accruals and systematically overridden limits.
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Deliver findings and handoff
Issue a findings memo with severity and remediation owners, plus a walkthrough pack for internal audit or external reviewers. Schedule optional follow-up for the next close if needed.