Approval Chain Review
Trace how purchase, payment, and write-off approvals actually move — and where dual control breaks down in practice.
Who it is for
Organisations that have grown quickly and suspect approval limits no longer match how work gets done.
Result you receive
A clear map of approval paths versus written limits, with examples of bypasses and recommended threshold adjustments.
Scope
Selected approval workflows such as vendor payments, expense claims, credit notes, and inventory write-offs.
Included
- Workflow mapping workshops
- Sample testing of approval evidence
- Comparison against stated limits
- Concise findings briefing for management
Not included
- Continuous monitoring setup
- Staff disciplinary investigations
How the engagement runs
- Select workflows and periods
- Map stated vs observed paths
- Test samples and document gaps
- Brief leadership on findings
Provider
Our approval-controls specialists work alongside your finance operations leads.
Preparation
Organisational charts, approval matrices, and system export of recent transactions.
Constraints
Requires cooperation from at least one process owner per workflow.
Ask about an approval review
Share the policy families or workflows you want examined. We typically reply within two business days.
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