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Business process audit template: find the manual steps, control gaps and automation candidates.

Audit one workflow at a time. Capture systems, handoffs, known errors, financial exposure, control strength and automation fit before redesigning the process.

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Core process-audit fields

FieldWhat to capture
Process / stepOne observable activity, not a vague department label.
OwnerAccountable person for the step.
System(s)Applications, spreadsheets, inboxes or portals touched.
Manual minutesHands-on effort per occurrence.
FrequencyOccurrences per week or month.
HandoffWho or what receives the output next.
Known errorCommon failure, rework or exception pattern.
Dollar exposureEstimated loss, leakage, revenue at risk or labor waste.
Current controlPreventive or detective control already in place.
Control strengthStrong / moderate / weak / missing.
Automation fitHigh / medium / low based on rules, volume and exception rate.

Prioritization logic

  1. Start with high-frequency steps carrying measurable exposure or rework.
  2. Flag weak/missing controls where failures are expensive.
  3. Separate rules-based work from judgment-heavy work.
  4. Quantify the manual cost before estimating automation value.
  5. Fix the process logic before automating it.
High-value target: a repetitive step with stable inputs, clear expected output, measurable cost, low exception rate and a known escalation path.

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