Getting Started with Pentana Audit

Pentana Audit supports the documentation of policies through the online library. Policies stipulated by the IIA Standards can be defined and implemented through Pentana Audit, as can the principles of the Internal Audit Charter. Having all relevant reference material held in the software means that it can be accessed at any time by internal auditors.
The questionnaire feature allows quality checklists to be created in order to ensure policies are still effective; sending out any changes to key stakeholders.

Pentana Audit creates a uniform audit methodology through the use of the Audit Universe, which is mapped to your preferred method of working. The system follows an intuitive workflow, from planning and scheduling through to fieldwork and reporting. The user interface can be configured to suit your organisation, giving you a series of dashboards for easy access to information and processes.
This means that the software’s library of objectives, risks, controls and tests is continuously updated with the latest COSO and, IIA requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.

Pentana Audit’s HR section with electronic CVs lets you store training documents and details of completed training. This allows you to assign auditors work based on their individual skills and identify any gaps in training and development. 

Performance can be monitored through dynamic performance dashboards and performance reports can be created for real-time analysis of all key audit metrics. 

All work completed in Pentana Audit is monitored and recorded, meaning that the information within the system is highly accurate, reliable and access controlled. You can take your data and feed it directly into the analysis tools to gain further insights in real time. 

This supports the continuous audit and monitoring processes embedded within Pentana Audit’s issue tracking and action management features, allowing auditors to stay on track and conduct high quality audits. 

With Pentana Audit, smart reports instantly populate Microsoft Word and Excel templates with audit details and findings, creating complete, formatted reports which require little or no further editing. 

The customised reporting functionality gives you the ability to implement highly effective communication channels and provide actionable insights to stakeholders with up to date statistics. Once the actions from your audit report have been circulated, you can send automated reminder emails through the findings and actions screen. 

Access the help guide within your product for more detailed technical guides on how to perform particular processes.