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# Creating & Managing Audit Programs
Perform tasks assigned to your role to advance requests through the Audit Program Management workflow.
## Workflow Overview
The **Audit Program Management** workflow governs the creation, review, and approval of audit programs before they are prepared for execution.
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## Interactive Tour
Explore the **Audit Program Management** workflow and learn how each stage works, with key guidance and best practices along the way.
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## Workflow Stages
The workflow is organized into **three key stages**, each with specific roles and responsibilities.
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### Create Audit Program
> **Performed By:** Program Creator (e.g., Audit Associate, Auditor, Lead Auditor)
**Responsibilities:**
* Identify the need for an audit based on compliance requirements, risk considerations, or organizational priorities.
* Provide the necessary details (e.g., audit parameters, organizational context).
* Assign the team responsible for conducting the audit.
* Assign requirements to be evaluated during the audit.
* Submit the program to initiate the workflow.
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### Review Audit Program
> **Performed By:** Assigned Team Leader (e.g., Audit Lead, Audit Supervisor, Engagement Lead)
**Responsibilities:**
* Review the audit program for completeness, clarity, and internal consistency.
* Evaluate whether the audit is aligned with organizational context, supported by appropriate requirements, and ready for execution.
* Provide feedback to the creator if revisions are needed.
* Approve the program or return it for modification.
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### Modify Audit Program
> **Performed By:** Program Creator (e.g., Audit Associate, Auditor, Lead Auditor)
**Responsibilities:**
* Review feedback from the assigned reviewer.
* Make necessary revisions (e.g., update audit parameters, organizational context, team assignments, requirements).
* Resubmit the program for further review.
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