Internal Audit ROI Scorecard

Is your internal audit actually delivering value?

Use this diagnostic worksheet to assess where your IA function stands, identify the gaps, and build a compelling case for change.

Score your IA function across five critical dimensions—risk planning, capacity, technology, ROI demonstration, and delivery model
Identify whether you're operating as a compliance obligation or a genuine value driver
Quantify the gap between where you are and where you could be
Use the built-in decision guide to evaluate co-sourcing vs. full outsourcing
Walk away with a clear, defensible case for improving your internal audit function

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We deliver GRC consulting that turns complexity into clarity—aligning governance, risk, and compliance with organizational strategy.

Governance

Aligning strategy, accountability, and performance through frameworks. We design and document sustainability policies, ensuring your governance framework is both effective and aligned with your organizational goals.

Risk

We help you build scalable risk capabilities—frameworks, governance, and tools—that enable leaders to identify, assess, and prioritize risks continuously. From enterprise risk management to domain areas (strategic, operational, financial, cyber, compliance, third‑party), we embed repeatable processes and reporting that align risk with strategy and day‑to‑day decisions as you grow.

Compliance

Embedding regulatory confidence into everyday operations. Our compliance experts ensure your organization meets evolving regulatory requirements with ease. From audits to reporting, we simplify the complex, so you can focus on your business.

Client satisfaction that speaks for itself

Our client satisfaction scores are more than 70% higher than the industry average — here’s why:

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Our company brought in three Embark consultants, who have become a seamless part of our team and have served as crucial resources. As our team and company have experienced rapid growth and have undertaken several significant projects, the Embark consultants have done more than just plug the gaps, bringing in fresh perspectives and a wealth of knowledge to improve processes, create automations, and strengthen financial reporting. They learned the business quickly and have become go-to assets on our team.

Jim Buckley, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Nearly every Embarker we have worked with has been outstanding. They are professional, incredibly smart, and charismatic.

Carter Bailey, Alliance Residential Company, LLC.

Excellent team to partner with. Thoughtful, analytical, and solutions oriented. They approach projects strategically and apply the latest technology and software platforms to drive efficient, practical outcomes. I highly recommend them.

Gerald Mwangi, Century Mechanical Holdings

We are able to develop and implement solutions timely with our consultants which is more than great. Embark is helping us leverage technology to become more efficient.

Kyle Kirk, RK Supply

Embark is already ready and able to help us when needed. They have the appropriate knowledge, expertise and resources to assist with all our technical accounting needs.

Madison Trevino, Presidio Petroleum

Embark has consistently provided a highly knowledgeable group of finance professional that are an absolute pleasure to work with!

Yvette Yanzalone, Plastics Management LLC

The Embark team is easy to work with and very knowledgeable. They go above and beyond, and I am thankful for the relationships I have built with each person I have had the privilege of working with.

Amanda Heavner, INSURICA

From top down, Embark has been fantastic. Have some of the brightest team members you'll ever encounter and they blend right into great cultures. They are highly engaged and always looking for ways to help improve your business!!

OJ Vallejo, Mitratech Holdings, Inc.

Is your IA function a cost center or a value driver? Find out.

Use this worksheet to honestly assess your IA function across five dimensions—risk-based planning, capacity and expertise, technology and analytics, ROI demonstration, and delivery model. Whether you score a 5 or a 15, you'll leave with a clearer picture of where your function stands and exactly what it would take to get to the next level.

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