What This Document Is
This is a preliminary audit survey report completed by a student, Andrew Yurgaites, for ACC 450: Internal Auditing at Eastern Michigan University. It focuses on Perf-A-Lawn, a lawn and landscape service company, and serves as a foundational assessment for a more comprehensive audit.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is intended for students learning about the initial stages of the internal audit process. It’s used to demonstrate understanding of how to assess an organization before developing a detailed audit program. The report is valuable for anyone needing to understand how a preliminary survey informs audit planning and risk assessment.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document represents a student’s work and is a survey *of* an audit plan, not the full audit itself. It doesn’t include detailed audit procedures, financial statements, or conclusive findings. It’s a starting point for understanding audit preparation.
What This Document Provides
The full report includes an overview of Perf-A-Lawn’s business, services (lawn fertilization, weed control, aeration, etc.), revenue sources, organizational structure, and potential employee development needs. It identifies key risks facing the company and offers initial recommendations for audit focus. This preview does *not* include the detailed risk assessment, proposed audit program, or specific policy analyses contained in the complete report.