Special Audit Special Audit, in contrast to Transactions Audit, entail checks to be performed on a one-time basis to evaluate the controls, the risk exposure and the operational efficiency. The focus of checking here is to assess the selected areas in terms of: Internal controls Operational efficiency Systems and Procedures Documentation Accounting/Cash flow Risk exposure Transactions Audit This review is to be performed to ensure that the accounting and financial systems are operating as planned. Transactions audit is a broad-based review, intended to cover the breadth of activities. The focus of the reviews is to confirm: Propriety of transactions Validity and authorization Adequacy of documentation Proper accounting and MIS representation