Management Advisory Services

In addition to audit services, the office of Audit and Management Advisory Services provides the following management advisory services:

Consulting
Provided in response to a request from management, and designed to provide expertise in the resolution of internal control issues. It includes answering questions, developing solutions to problems, recommending courses of action and/or formulating an opinion.

Control and Risk Assessment Training
Practical training in risk management process that can be used to ensure cost effective systems are in place that support the achievement of University objectives. It helps campus units to improve their operations through an enhanced understanding of the business value of internal control and business ethics. Training sessions may be conducted by AMAS or by the campus units with AMAS support.

Fraud Awareness Training
Introductory training to increase awareness of "red flags" of fraud, management's responsibilities and cost-effective control systems to reduce the likelihood of fraud. This offering is tailored to reflect areas of risk in each division.

Business Process Improvement
Identify and minimize control deficiencies in processes, and assist departments in making process changes that result in strengthened internal controls and optimal performance.

Self Assessment Tools
Client-based, self assessment tools to assess the effectiveness of critical control processes. AMAS provides ongoing support to assist in the analysis of control issues and development of action plans.