How an audit runs
From scoping call to board-ready variance narrative — the Smartappsolution engagement process for manufacturing plants.
Manufacturing variance audits succeed when finance, stores, and supervisors share the same timeline. This is how we run an engagement from first call to final pack.
Scoping call
We confirm the plant boundary, costing method, review period, and which variance families matter. You leave with a proposed fee and a document checklist.
Access & evidence plan
Your plant contact schedules stores and line access. We agree sample sizes for materials, work centres, and inventory journals before anyone walks the floor.
Desk review
Cost sheets, BOM masters, payroll extracts, and purchase invoices are tied to the ledger. Open questions are logged for the walkthrough.
Plant walkthrough
We follow material from receiving to scrap, watch how tickets are written, and interview supervisors on downtime and rework. Photos and ticket copies feed the evidence appendix.
Draft workshop
Finance and operations review findings together. Contested items are re-checked against evidence before language hardens for the board.
Final variance narrative
You receive the report and appendix. We remain available for a single clarification call with your board or lender if requested in the engagement letter.
What you prepare
Standard cost sheets, BOM revision log, scrap and rework tickets, labour summaries by work centre, and key purchase invoices. A floor plan helps us use limited line time well.
Natural next actions
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