Audit Readiness Starts With People, Not Just Processes
Each audit season puts your finance team to the test. Even the best checklists and systems can break down if your team structure isn’t solid.
When audit readiness depends on a few overextended individuals, the risk of delays, errors, and noncompliance rises sharply.
Why Continuity Drives Audit Success
A stable team makes all the difference under pressure. Without continuity in key finance roles, even mature processes can unravel.
Gaps or Turnover During Audit Season Can Lead to:
- Missing documentation or inconsistent reporting trails
- Repeated review cycles and increased auditor queries
- Fatigue-driven errors and missed details
- Delayed audit completion and postponed sign-offs
The real question isn’t whether your process is mature. It’s whether your team is stable enough to support it.
Audit-Season Stability Checklist for Controllers
Before audit crunch time hits, ask yourself:
- Are reconciliations completed consistently and on schedule?
- Is there documented cross-training for critical finance roles?
- Can interim audit support staff step in during absences or turnover?
- Is your audit timeline realistic for your current headcount?
- Are workloads balanced between reporting and compliance?
Answering “no” to more than one of these questions suggests a continuity gap that could affect audit results.
The Finance Continuity Audit
Burnett Specialists offers a Finance Continuity Audit: a quick, practical assessment of your team’s stability ahead of audit season.
What You’ll Get:
- A clear picture of where your staffing and process coverage may fall short
- An action plan to maintain compliance and reduce audit-related stress
- Staffing solutions tailored to plug gaps before they become problems
Protect Your Audit Timeline With the Right Team Support
Schedule a pre-audit consult with Burnett Specialists to review your finance structure and identify where added stability could prevent costly delays and improve month-end closes.