Smaller organizations and even entrepreneurs can perform internal audits or sometimes they even have it performed by someone in an efficient and cost-effective way. This way it produces positive change and results. It can improve the overall business, the practices and its underlying processes. In some cases, contrary to popular opinion, it may even make employees happier about the work they do and procedure to achieve it.

There are alternatives to performing a thorough audit when there is not enough time and resources available. It is called a “self-assessment”. This involves asking people questions or have them complete a self-evaluation rather than examining huge amount of information. It would not be a thorough audit, but at least it can provide useful information about potential risk areas.