Audit Types, Control Test Type, and Status Types

The table below describes the different audit types, control test type and status types to choose from based on your requirement.

Type/Status	Field	Description
Audit Type	Internal	For audits conducted by your organization's staff.
	External	For audits by outside firms or independent parties.
	Government	For audits required or performed by government agencies.
	System	For audits focused on IT systems and information security.
	Financial	For audits of financial records and reporting.
	Other	For audits that don't fit the standard categories.
Control Test Type	Inquiry	Ask questions to gather information about processes or controls.
	Observation	Watch activities or processes as they are performed.
	Examination	Review documents, records, or evidence related to the audit.
	Computer Assisted Audit (CAAT)	Use software tools to analyze data or test controls.
	Re-performance/Re-calculation	Independently perform the control or calculation to verify results.
Audit Control Status	Pass	If the audited process or control passed the compliance standards.
	Fail	If the audited process or control failed the compliance standards.
	In Progress	If the audit for this process or control is still on-going.
	Not Started	If the audit for this process has not yet started.

Related Topics

• Adding Audit Controls Manually
• System Notes
• Creating Audits
• Audits

General Notices