Audit Forward

Audit Forward + Internal Audit + Credit Unions = Work Smarter, Not Harder! Audit Forward is an innovative internal audit consulting business designed with credit unions in mind. We will transform and modernize your credit union, branch audit, and executive reporting. Services include:* Credit Union Internal Audit Planning and Risk Assessments * Executive, Board, and Audit/Supervisory Committee Reporting * Transitional Leadership Services: Interim Chief Audit Executive (CAE)* Implementation consulting for audit workpaper management systems Elizabeth McDowell is passionate about advancing and advocating for the internal audit profession. She makes auditing fun (no, really!) and efficient, resulting in time and money savings. Her credit union internal audit department has been described by state and federal regulators as "Best in Class," and she developed efficient data analytics tools and visualizations, effective and crisp executive and board presentations, and a robust risk-based internal audit plan that incorporated operational, IT, branch, and compliance audits. Specific accomplishments include development of a ground-breaking digital retail branch audit program and creation of a risk-based compliance testing program.