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Turn audit findings into measurable actions. Assign, track, and complete every audit recommendation on time with GuardianERM Audit Desk – the smarter way to manage audit recommendations and follow-ups.
Internal auditors are expected to ensure findings are closed – but managers are the ones responsible for remediation. And with limited resources, manual follow-up processes just don’t scale.
If you’re like most audit teams, you’re:
We know that multiple spreadsheets and emails make tracking audit recommendations time-consuming and error-prone. Audit Desk brings all findings, actions, and owners into one simple system.
“We don’t like outstanding audit actions having birthdays every year.”
– Audit and Risk Committee Member, NSW Local Council
GuardianERM Audit Desk makes accountability simple.
Every action is assigned, every owner is notified, and every update is tracked automatically. Visual dashboards highlight what’s completed or overdue – so nothing slips through the cracks.
Fact: Industry research and professional bodies show that digital audit and action-tracking tools materially speed up remediation and reduce manual effort compared with spreadsheet-based processes.
Audit desk has built-in, committee-ready dashboards for instant insights into:
All dashboards and reports are exportable and designed for senior management and Audit & Risk Committee reporting.
Eliminate manual tracking with automated workflows and reminders.
Provide real-time visibility to management and the Audit Committee.
Connect audit findings and audit actions to responsible people.
Delayed or incomplete audit actions can lead to compliance breaches and reputational risk. Audit Desk helps you stay ahead by highlighting overdue items, tracking repeat issues, and integrating with your enterprise risk framework.
“Audit Desk ensures our findings don’t get lost – it keeps everyone accountable.”
– Internal Auditor
Audit Desk is specifically designed for Internal Audit teams looking for a practical, affordable, and easy-to-implement solution.
Audit Desk supports IA functions of any size – from single-auditor team to large departments – with a system that is:
Empower your internal audit team with the visibility, structure, and accountability they need to close audit findings faster.
A single system of record for all audit and assurance findings.
Assign action owners, due dates, responsibilities, and escalation rules.
Upload documents, screenshots, test results, approvals, and supporting evidence.
Reduce follow-up fatigue and ensure timely updates.
Provide accurate, defensible status reports to the Audit & Risk Committee.
Enterprise-grade security and full traceability of actions, commentary, and evidence.
Enter findings , recommendations and actions manually and upload the audit/assurance report. Enter source, date, and report owner.
Allocate each action to an owner, set priority and due date, and add remediation steps.
Monitor progress via dashboard, send automatic reminders, gather evidence, and require independent verification to close.
Yes. Audit Desk is designed for business users, not system specialists. Action owners receive an email and automated reminders. Most users require only a short introductory session – or can begin using the system immediately.
Training needs are minimal. Internal Audit typically receives a 60–90 minute onboarding session, while management action owners only need a brief walkthrough. Most teams are fully operational within days.
Absolutely. Audit Desk supports remediation tracking across all assurance sources – not just Internal Audit. You can easily track recommendations from external audit, penetration tests, risk reviews, compliance activities, WHS audits, BCP testing, and more.
In most cases, no. Audit Desk is cloud-based, easy to deploy, and requires minimal IT support. Basic checks may be needed for security and access approvals, but implementation, configuration, and ongoing use can be managed directly by Internal Audit.
Audit Desk is a GuardianERM module. GuardianERM uses industry-standard security practices including role-based access control, encrypted connections, secure Australian cloud hosting, audit logs, and multi-level permissions. Sensitive data remains protected, and every action is fully traceable.
The real value is the time Audit Desk saves – because the workload is shared. Audit Desk licensing is flexible and affordable, with packages suitable for single-auditor functions through to large departments. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your team size.
Get early access to this white paper that helps internal auditors and governance leaders close findings faster, reduce overdue actions, and prevent repeat failures.
What you’ll learn:
Why the “last mile of assurance” often breaks down.
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