Internal Audit & Fraud Risk Leadership
Audit leadership is not just a function—it’s a mindset. We help organizations strengthen governance, elevate internal audit impact, and build fraud risk readiness leaders can rely on.
You get practical structure, executive-ready insights, and repeatable methods—not generic consulting.
At Charles Financial Strategies LLC, we believe that leadership is not just a skill—it’s a mindset. Exceptional leadership transforms organizations, drives innovation, and sustains growth.
Our Corporate Leadership Training Program is designed to cultivate confident, visionary, and emotionally intelligent leaders who inspire performance and create lasting impact.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This service is designed for:
CAEs and Audit Directors who need stronger visibility and influence
CFOs / Risk & Compliance leaders who want fraud risk addressed proactively
Organizations rebuilding internal audit, scaling, or preparing for audit committee scrutiny
Teams needing consistent execution, stronger reporting, and clear fraud escalation paths
TWO WAYS TO ENGAGE (CHOOSE YOUR PATH)
Option A: Fractional Audit Leadership (Ongoing or 90-Day Stabilization)
Access senior audit leadership without hiring full-time.
Key Activities
Audit plan / risk assessment refresh and prioritization
Methodology and execution oversight (planning → reporting)
Stakeholder alignment (C-suite and audit committee communication)
Team coaching and quality improvements
Outcomes
Clearer priorities and stronger coverage
Better consistency and quality
Increased leadership confidence in internal audit
Option B: Fraud Risk Leadership Program (60–90 Days)
Turn fraud risk into a practical, operational program—without fear-based messaging.
Key Activities
Define scope (enterprise or targeted high-risk areas like procurement, payroll, vendor management)
Build a tailored fraud scenario library (red flags → controls → gaps → owners)
Prioritize control enhancements (quick wins + longer-term roadmap)
Establish escalation and response protocol (roles, triggers, documentation)
Outcomes
Clear fraud risk priorities and control gap roadmap
Faster escalation and coordinated response when issues arise
Stronger prevention culture and improved stakeholder confidence
WHAT YOU WILL HAVE BY THE END
By the end of your engagement, you will have:
A clearer audit leadership operating rhythm (cadence, accountability, communication)
A fraud scenario view leadership understands and can act on
Practical tools: templates, protocols, and executive-ready reporting components
A roadmap to sustain improvements beyond the engagement
HOW THIS SERVICE DELIVERS VALUE
✔ Strengthens audit leadership presence and decision support
✔ Improves risk visibility and follow-through
✔ Builds fraud readiness without panic
✔ Elevates confidence with executives and the audit committee
✔ Creates repeatable methods your team can sustain
TESTIMONIALS
“Charlesfs helped us sharpen our audit leadership approach and improve stakeholder confidence. The work was practical, structured, and immediately usable.”
— Chief Audit Executive
“Charlesfs strengthened our fraud risk readiness with clear scenarios, priorities, and a response protocol leaders can follow.”
— CFO / Head of Risk & Compliance
FAQ
How much time will you need from our team?
A small set of focused sessions plus access to current policies, past audit reports, and key stakeholders.
Will this align with internal audit standards?
Yes—our focus strengthens governance, documentation discipline, and reporting clarity.
Do you do investigations?
We help you become investigation-ready (protocols, escalation, documentation) and can support investigations as needed.
What happens after the 60–90 days?
You can shift into sustainment (light monthly leadership support) or expand into continuous monitoring and audit modernization.