As organizations embark in these transactions, the risk universe will change dramatically. We evaluate the organizational changes through the lens of your risk management framework including impacts to the internal audit plan, internal control environment and cybersecurity threats.

• Internal audit plan modification
• SOX program implementation and optimization scope
• Integration and pre-deployment controls assessment for business process and IT controls
• Cybersecurity and privacy assessments
• Threat intelligence and attack simulations

We prepare and implement operational readiness plans, including for system integration and control environments. We ensure readiness by coordinating with external auditors, internal stakeholders and third-party providers.

• Future state functional operating model design
• Operational readiness planning and knowledge transfer facilitation
• System integration planning, data conversion, testing execution and management
• TSA design and management
• Analyze, monitor, and drive change to achieve targeted synergies

We assist both the acquirer and acquiree with identifying post-transaction optimization opportunities within operating models, business processes, and systems and control environments that can grow with the business without adding cost. We also develop integration playbooks to share best practices and guide future M&A initiatives.

• Operational and technology optimization roadmap
• Intelligent automation, analytics and data management support
• Financial reporting support
• Playbook for future transactions