Support before and during external audits

Support before and during external audits is a comprehensive advisory service designed to prepare organizations for independent assessments of their financial, operational, and compliance frameworks. It encompasses pre-audit readiness reviews, documentation and evidence preparation, risk and gap analysis, and coordination with external auditors to facilitate a smooth and efficient audit process. During the audit itself, the service provides ongoing guidance, issue resolution support, and structured communication to help ensure transparency, reduce disruptions, and enhance the reliability of reported outcomes. Submit a request

Strategic Support for External Audits on the Danish Market

Support before and during external audits on the Danish market is increasingly perceived not only as a technical necessity, but as a strategic instrument for strengthening corporate credibility, stakeholder trust and long-term resilience. Read more.

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What we provide

Pre audit

We perform a comprehensive pre-audit readiness review to identify gaps, prioritize remediation actions, and align expectations with the external auditors.

Risk assessment

We assess key financial reporting and compliance risks to help you focus audit efforts on the areas most likely to attract external auditor scrutiny.

Documentation support

We help you prepare, standardize, and structure audit documentation, working papers, and evidence so they are complete, consistent, and easy for auditors to review.

Process walkthroughs

We conduct detailed walkthroughs of critical processes and controls with your teams to ensure they can clearly explain design, operation, and key judgments to auditors.

Issue resolution

We support you in analyzing complex accounting and regulatory issues, developing defensible positions, and preparing technical memos for discussion with external auditors.

Auditor interface

We facilitate structured communication with external auditors, helping you coordinate requests, manage timelines, and respond efficiently to follow-up questions.

On site support

We provide on-site or virtual support during the audit fieldwork, helping your teams handle information requests, clarify data, and address emerging findings in real time.

Post audit

We assist you in analyzing audit observations and management letter points, defining remediation plans, and embedding lessons learned into future audit cycles.

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How can we support you?

Support before and during external audits is designed to ensure that organizations enter every audit cycle fully prepared, confident, and in control of the process. The service focuses on strengthening documentation, aligning practices with regulatory expectations, and providing hands‑on guidance throughout every audit stage.

Pre‑audit readiness assessment and gap analysis

A structured readiness assessment is conducted to evaluate how well existing processes, controls, and documentation meet external audit requirements. Key policies, procedures, and control descriptions are reviewed against applicable standards and regulatory expectations. Any gaps, inconsistencies, or missing evidence are identified and clearly prioritized by risk and impact on the audit outcome. Recommendations are then translated into a practical remediation plan with realistic timelines and responsibilities. Where needed, we help refine control design, clarify ownership, and define measurable success criteria. This approach enables organizations to enter the audit with a clear understanding of their risk areas and a concrete plan to address them.

Documentation, evidence preparation, and control walkthroughs

Radner supports clients in organizing and standardizing the documentation set that auditors typically request, including policies, process descriptions, control matrices, and evidence logs. Evidence is reviewed for completeness, consistency, and traceability to specific controls and requirements. Where documentation is missing or outdated, support is provided in drafting or updating materials so that they are clear, audit‑ready, and aligned with actual practice. Control owners are guided through walkthroughs to ensure they can confidently explain how controls operate in practice and how evidence is generated. Templates, checklists, and structured folders are introduced to streamline evidence collection and retrieval. This preparation significantly reduces last‑minute stress and minimizes the risk of misunderstandings during the audit itself.

Audit interaction support and stakeholder coaching

Support is provided in planning and managing interactions with external auditors, from kick‑off meetings to closing sessions. Key stakeholders are coached on how to respond to auditor questions in a precise, consistent, and fact‑based manner. We help define clear roles and responsibilities for meetings, interviews, and document exchanges so that communication remains controlled and efficient. Radner can assist in preparing talking points, presentation materials, and concise explanations of complex processes or systems. Guidance is also given on how to handle challenging questions, follow‑up requests, or unexpected findings in a calm and structured way. This structured approach helps maintain a professional, transparent relationship with auditors while protecting the organization’s position.

Issue management, remediation support, and post‑audit improvement

During and after the audit, identified issues, findings, and recommendations are analyzed to understand their root causes and potential impact. We work with internal teams to prioritize remediation actions and define realistic, auditable action plans. Support is provided in drafting management responses that are clear, balanced, and aligned with the organization’s risk appetite and regulatory obligations. Radner helps design or refine controls, workflows, and monitoring mechanisms to prevent recurrence of similar issues in future audit cycles. Lessons learned from the audit are translated into practical improvements to governance, documentation, and training. Over time, this continuous improvement approach strengthens overall audit maturity and reduces the likelihood of significant findings in subsequent reviews.

Why choose us?

Audit Readiness

We translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable steps so that your organization enters every external audit fully prepared and confident. We work side by side with your teams to close gaps in advance, align documentation, and rehearse critical audit scenarios before the auditors arrive.

On-Site Support

We stay with you during the entire external audit, guiding responses, clarifying expectations, and helping you navigate challenging questions in real time. We coordinate communication between your experts and the audit team so that information is consistent, complete, and presented in the most effective way.

Nordic Expertise

We combine deep knowledge of Danish regulatory practice and Nordic business culture with international standards, ensuring that our support is both locally relevant and globally compliant. We anticipate how external auditors typically operate on the Danish market and tailor our preparation and on-site support to their specific style and focus areas.

Contact

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