An audit and an external review may differ in their approaches and levels of assurance, but there are parallels we can draw on how best to prepare and how to ensure maximum value.
The Queensland Audit Office (QAO’s) financial statement maturity model helps entities identify strengths and improvement opportunities in their financial reporting processes.
To ensure we select audit topics that matter most to Queensland, we apply a strategic planning approach to identify the risks and opportunities facing public service delivery, and align our audit topics in response.
Councils collectively spend approximately $8 billion each year in procuring goods and services. Having strong procurement processes is crucial to ensure that public monies are wisely spent.
The position of Auditor-General has existed in Queensland for over 160 years. But did you know, today’s Queensland Audit Office was created 30 years ago?
Each year, the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) holds an in-person and live-streamed event for all its clients’ chief finance officers and financial managers.
A key part of QAO’s Graduate program is giving staff the opportunities and support they need to develop and grow right from the beginning.
The ever-increasing focus on good corporate governance within organisations requires management teams to act with transparency and accountability in their dealings with the broader public. At QAO, this is a priority and a focus for us.
Audit quality has been at the forefront of the minds of regulators, standard setters, and stakeholders in Australia and overseas for many years.