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Audit evidence access recertification

Use a scheduled engagement-access review to create an approved list of retained and removed access rights. The design keeps source references, uncertain matches, and approval decisions visible to the responsible accountant. It coordinates an administrative handoff with version checks and an exception queue. The workflow proposes access changes and does not revoke access blindly.

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1. Define the starting point

Start with a scheduled engagement-access review. A successful handoff produces an approved list of retained and removed access rights. Define the accountable owner before connecting systems. The workflow proposes access changes and does not revoke access blindly. A source event is a request to evaluate the current state; it is not permission to make an irreversible change.

Process owner and backup rolesWhat will count as complete?

Current handling time and exceptions

2. Walk through the process

1. Inventory scoped permissions

Read authorized group memberships and evidence-room shares for the engagement.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 1 working notes

2. Compare the team roster

Match staff and client users to current approved roles, keeping external guests visible.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 2 working notes

3. Flag excess or unknown access

Identify departed users, anonymous links, and permissions without an accountable owner.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 3 working notes

4. Obtain engagement approval

A responsible professional reviews needed exceptions and planned removals.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 4 working notes

5. Verify the controlled changes

The authorized administrator applies approved changes and confirms effective permissions.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 5 working notes

3. Check the information

Use invented references in this worksheet. Keep real documents and personal records in an appropriate private system.

Reference field	Working record	Check
engagement_id	engagement_id	Resolve the stable source reference in the correct client, entity, and engagement.
principal_id	principal_id	Resolve the stable source reference in the correct client, entity, and engagement.
permission_id	permission_id	Resolve the stable source reference in the correct client, entity, and engagement.
recertification_decision	recertification_decision	Use the authorized owner or reviewed decision; unknown values stop the handoff.

Source of truth and access boundaries

4. Verify the process

Use synthetic examples. Mark a check only after recording what actually happened.

An unknown guest requires review.A proposed removal cannot execute without authorization.A repeated source event creates only one current review task.A changed source version invalidates an earlier approval.A named person can resolve an unclear or incorrect result.Work stops when the task is complete, withdrawn, or outside the agreed scope.A duplicate or interrupted handoff can be recovered without repeating a consequential action.Expected result, observed result, and recovery notes

5. Decide the next step

Your smallest reversible pilotReview date and decision

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