In my years in the financial arena, I have found that the word audit causes some turmoil among business professionals. In many cases, the concern is entirely unwarranted.
In basic terms, internal audits are conducted by a company’s own staff to improve business operations and focus on specific areas, while external audits are performed by independent firms to verify the accuracy of the company’s financial statements.
Leveraging my years of experience, I’ve broken down differences between the two as well as the pros and cons to help you better understand.