IT assurance & advisory

Build trust with a robust approach to technology, processes and controls

Businesses are increasingly reliant on technology, which creates opportunities as well as risks. As the regulatory environment grows in complexity, companies must ensure their IT systems are secure. Our IT assurance and advisory specialists can work with you to improve your overall technology risk framework.

Our approach

Digital transformation has created significant efficiencies for companies, opened up new business opportunities, and in many cases helped to drive growth. But as IT systems become more and more complex, it is critical that companies are aware of the potential risks they face. These include cyber security threats, data leaks, system disruption and potential non-compliance with regulations in the event of a failure.

At Mazars, our IT assurance advisors take an integrated, risk-based approach to provide deep insight into technology risks for boards, audit committees and senior management executives. We offer extensive sector experience across a broad spectrum of technology consulting and assurance solutions, covering cyber security, data protection, data management, IT audit, IT operations and forensic technologies.

Our focus is on providing you with a solution that works for you and your organisation:

• Working with your lines of defense to provide assurance in the technology environment used for business and financial activities
• Improving confidence in technology-dependent internal controls as a result of business growth
• Assessing and minimising technology risks within existing technology frameworks and new business initiatives, such as implementing new technologies or launching new products or services
• Providing insights on key technology challenges and future trends

We are able to assist with the following services:

IT internal audit resourcing

We work with our clients to achieve their internal audit objectives through co-sourcing, outsourcing or bespoke models, in line with their business needs.

IT due diligence

In the event of mergers and acquisitions, we provide deep drill-downs and specific insights on the technology environment to help boards and investors make informed decisions, as part of buy-side or sell-side requirements.

Service organisations controls reporting

We provide independent assurance on the controls implemented by service organisations providing services to user organisations. Service organisations demonstrate their internal control environment for gaining business confidence from their existing or prospective customers. We assist our clients in gaining assurance in line with applicable standards. 

Application reviews

We assist clients in reviewing their business applications to assess the control environment within systems to address specific business or process risks. The review includes access reviews, configurations and setups, master data set up, transactions, and interfaces. Our recommendations are used for enhancing functionality, security, and control environment within applications.

Flash diagnostic

Our flash diagnostic help CIO/CTO understand the control gaps in their IT environment and improve the overall technology risk framework. We cover a range of specific risk areas such as cyber security, data privacy, IT strategy and capability, business continuity and disaster recovery, data quality, information governance, against leading industry practices.

Mazars is your trusted partner in navigating the intricate landscape of technology, processes, and controls.

We enable organizations to improve technology risk (ICT) frameworks, enhance internal controls, and gain insights into key technology challenges. Whether you require assistance with risk mitigation, financial risk management, or operational risk management, Mazars provides the expertise and support you need to thrive in today's competitive landscape. 

Contact us today to discover how our comprehensive consulting services can help you achieve your business objectives and unlock strategic value.