Audit of Outsourced Activities at Third Parties

While outsourcing a function may be economically reasonable, it often comes with a range of risks — such as loss of know-how, diminished control over processes, and the potential exposure of confidential information. In many cases, legal or regulatory requirements obligate organizations to ensure that outsourced activities remain under the same level of control as if they were performed in-house — including being subject to regular internal audits.

This responsibility can place a significant burden on an organization’s internal audit function, particularly when a substantial portion of valuable resources must be allocated to this task.

ABT is ready to perform one-time or recurring audits of your outsourced activities — either independently or in cooperation with your team (co-sourcing model). Thanks to our multidisciplinary approach, you can be confident that we will assess the risks associated with your outsourced operations from all relevant perspectives — including IT environments and data protection aspects. We will provide you with a clear and transparent overview of the risks involved and offer practical recommendations for their mitigation.