Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
University of Calgary. University Audit Services
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Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
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Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
History
The Internal Audit Department was formed in 1981. The name changed in 1987 to the Internal Audit Office and then again in 1996 to University Audit Services. University Audit Services is a team of chartered accountants with experience in public practice, industry, and the university environment. Audit projects are selected by the annual work plan (based on institutional risk assessment), invitation, and request. Audit Services aims to effectively discharge responsibilities through independent and objective analysis, appraisals, and recommendations. Consistent with the approved mandate, the focus of University Audit Services includes the following activities: assess and recommend improvements in university internal controls that assist the university in achieving its mission; assist university administrators in the assessment and development of new business processes and information systems; work with university faculty and staff in enhancing knowledge and skills around administrative practices; conduct reviews of operations in the areas of institutional priority; conduct reviews at the request of the senior administration; inform senior administrators of emerging issues and possible impacts on university operations and business risks; provide value added consulting services to the university community.