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The Business Risk Health Check™ is designed for small businesses, nonprofits, and growing organizations that want to better understand their risks, strengthen governance, and improve internal controls. Whether you're experiencing growth, preparing for an audit, or simply want an independent perspective, the Health Check provides practical insights tailored to your organization.
The assessment includes interviews with key stakeholders, a review of governance and internal controls, evaluation of organizational risks, and an executive-level report summarizing our findings. You'll receive a comprehensive risk scorecard, risk heat map, prioritized recommendations, and a practical roadmap to help strengthen your organization.
A financial audit focuses on the accuracy of your financial statements. The Business Risk Health Check™ takes a broader view by evaluating governance, operational risks, internal controls, fraud exposure, compliance considerations, and organizational resilience. Our goal is to help leadership identify and address risks before they become costly problems.
Every engagement concludes with an executive debrief to discuss our findings, answer questions, and prioritize next steps. Organizations can implement the recommendations independently or engage Emery Mackenzie for additional advisory services, including governance reviews, fraud risk assessments, GRC framework evaluations, or ongoing Virtual Risk Advisor support.
Our focus is on practical, actionable guidance. Every recommendation is prioritized based on risk and organizational impact, providing leadership with clear next steps that can be implemented over time — not just a list of observations.
Emery Mackenzie combines more than 15 years of Fortune 500 experience in internal audit, governance, enterprise risk management, SOX compliance, and internal controls with a practical, client-focused approach. We bring enterprise-level expertise to organizations that need trusted guidance without the complexity or cost of a large consulting firm.
Every engagement begins with a discovery conversation to learn about your organization, goals, and current challenges. From there, we'll determine whether the Business Risk Health Check™ is the right fit and develop an approach tailored to your organization's needs.
While every client engagement begins with the Business Risk Health Check™, Emery Mackenzie also offers specialized advisory services, including Governance & Internal Controls Reviews, Fraud Risk Assessments, GRC Framework Evaluations, and Virtual Risk Advisor services. Each engagement is tailored to your organization's unique needs and risk profile.
The Virtual Risk Advisor™ service provides organizations with ongoing access to experienced governance, risk, and internal control expertise — without the cost of hiring a full-time executive. We serve as a trusted advisor, helping leadership navigate emerging risks, strengthen governance, and make informed business decisions throughout the year.
Virtual Risk Advisor™ is ideal for organizations that want continued guidance after completing a Business Risk Health Check™ or for those that need executive-level risk expertise but don't require a full-time Chief Risk Officer or internal audit function. It's especially valuable for growing businesses, nonprofits, and organizations navigating change or increased complexity.
Every organization has different needs, so our advisory services are tailored accordingly. Whether you need periodic strategic guidance, assistance implementing recommendations, support for leadership or your board, or an ongoing sounding board for governance and risk-related decisions, we'll develop an engagement that aligns with your organization's goals.
Absolutely. Many organizations choose to continue the relationship through additional advisory services or our Virtual Risk Advisor™ program. This allows leadership to receive ongoing guidance, monitor progress, address emerging risks, and continue strengthening governance as the organization grows.
Whether you're looking to get clarity on your risks or build a stronger foundation for growth, we're here to help you take the next right step.