{
  "id": 15859844,
  "title": "Take the audit readiness survey and stand a chance to win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/take-the-audit-readiness-survey-and-stand-a-chance-to-win",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T07:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ITWeb",
    "slug": "itweb",
    "url": "https://www.itweb.co.za/article/take-the-audit-readiness-survey-and-stand-a-chance-to-win/RgeVDvPR3nbMKJN3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ITWeb, in collaboration with Global Micro, is currently running a survey to assess how South African organizations handle audit readiness on a daily basis. The survey aims to determine if these companies have the necessary processes, technology, and accountability to respond effectively when investigations occur. It goes beyond the usual last-minute preparations for an audit, examining how organizations manage controls, evidence, accountability, and corrective actions as part of their regular governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) procedures. Additionally, the survey investigates the role of technology, specifically GRC platforms and artificial intelligence, in making audit readiness an ongoing process rather than a one-time event. According to JJ Milner, MD of Global Micro, \"Organizations should be able to prove at any given moment that their controls are functioning, evidence is up-to-date, responsibilities are well-defined, and corrective actions are being diligently followed.\"\n\nThe survey seeks to provide a snapshot of the current state of audit readiness among South African organizations and identify areas where improvements can be made. By sharing your experiences, you will contribute valuable insights to a local research report focusing on audit readiness in South Africa. In return for your participation, respondents will have early access to the survey results. Furthermore, if you provide your business contact information, you will have a chance to win a R3,000 voucher from Takealot. The comprehensive survey findings, along with the name of the lucky winner, will be published on ITWeb for all to see.",
  "summary": "Share your views in a five-minute survey and stand a chance to win a R3 000 Takealot voucher.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}