Add Audit

Add New Audit

Use this option to create a new IT Asset Audit record for performing physical and/or logical verification of assets.

To add a new audit:

  • Navigate to IT AssetIT Asset Audit Record.

  • From the top panel, select Add New Audit.

  • Configure the audit using the fields described below.

Audit Details

Add Audit | Audit Details

Label
Action
Description / Example

Basic Details

Audit Name*

Enter a value

Defines the name of the audit record. Use a clear, identifiable title that reflects the audit purpose.

Example: Laptop Physical Verification – Q1

Status

Select from the drop-down

Indicates the current state of the audit. The default status is New (Open) when created.

Other options include: In Progress (Ongoing), On Hold (Pending), and Close (Audit Done)

Audit Objective*

Select from the drop-down

Defines the scope of verification for the audit.

Options include:

  • Location Check: Verifies the physical location of assets

  • Asset Condition Check: Verifies the physical condition of assets

  • Both (Location & Condition Check): Verifies both location and condition

Type*

Select from the drop-down

Specifies how the audit is initiated. Options include:

  • Scheduled: Audit runs based on a defined schedule

  • Random: One-time audit without scheduling

Start Date*

Select date

Specifies the date on which the audit begins. Mandatory for scheduled audits.

End Date*

Select date

Specifies the expected completion date of the audit and helps track audit duration.

Assignment Details

Contact Person*

Select from the drop-down

Identifies the primary point of contact responsible for coordinating the audit. This user is typically responsible for communication and follow-ups related to the audit.

Auditor Type*

Select an option

Defines whether the audit is performed by an internal user or an external entity.

  • Internal: Audit is conducted by users within the organization

  • External: Audit is conducted by third-party auditors

Auditor*

Select from the drop-down

Assign the auditor responsible for executing the audit. If External is selected, provide the auditor’s Email and Phone Number.

Notify Audit Scheduling

Click to enable the toggle

Enables audit scheduling and notification configuration. When enabled, scheduling details and email notifications can be configured.

Audit Schedule Details

Schedule Mode

Select an option

Defines how often the audit is triggered.

Options Include: Once, Every, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly.

Scheduled At*

Select date and time

Displays the configured audit execution date, time, and time-zone. Example: 13 January 2026, 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata)

Email Configurations

To*

Enter email address

Specifies the recipients who will receive audit notifications and reminders.

Subject*

Enter text

Defines the subject line of the audit notification email.

Example: Physical Asset Verification

Message Body

Edit content

Configures the audit notification email content. Supports predefined macros that dynamically populate audit information when the notification is triggered.

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Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory to fill.

Click Next to proceed to asset mapping.

Map Assets

This step associates assets with an audit record. In this step, users select the IT or Fixed Assets that must undergo verification as part of the audit. Multiple assets can be linked to a single audit to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Assets are added through a dedicated selection window, where users can search, filter, and select the required assets. Once linked, these assets become part of the audit scope and are evaluated using the assigned audit checklist.

To add the asset, select Add to proceed.

Link Asset | Add Audit

Label
Action
Description / Example

Add Asset

Click Add

Opens the asset selection window to add assets to the audit.

Search

Type keywords

Search assets using Asset ID, Asset Name, or IP Address to quickly locate specific assets.

Filter

Click the filter icon

Apply filters to narrow down assets based on predefined criteria such as asset attributes or categories.

Asset Type

Select from the drop-down

Choose the asset category to display. Options include IT Asset and Fixed Asset.

Asset Category

Select from the drop-down

Filters assets based on categories such as Work Station, Laptop, Desktop, Server, etc., depending on the selected asset type.

Now select the assets to link them to the Audit records.

Links the selected assets to the audit record, adds them to the audit scope, and then moves the workflow to the Audit Checklist stage.

Audit Checklist

Here, users can select the required Template to configure the checklist that will be used for audit execution. The selected template defines the verification fields and checkpoints that auditors must complete for the mapped assets.

Once the configuration is complete, click Save to finalize and create the audit record in the system.

Audit

Once an audit record is created and assigned, the designated auditor can perform the audit for the mapped assets. The audit process allows auditors to verify asset location and condition using the configured checklist and record audit results for each asset.

Perform Audit

From the IT Asset Audit Record list page, auditors can initiate the audit directly from the Action column.

  • Navigate to IT Asset → IT Asset Audit Record.

  • In the Action column, select Audit for the required audit record.

  • The audit workspace displays the mapped assets and the associated audit checklist.

  • Auditors can Export asset and checklist data in XLSX format, if required.

  • Select an asset and click Asset Audit to begin auditing the selected asset.

Audit Details

The Audit details page has three tabs:

Details

The Audit Details screen is used to perform the actual audit for an asset. It captures location verification, condition checks, audit status, and checklist responses based on the selected template.

Audit Details | IT Asset Audit Record

Label
Action
Description / Example

Base Location*

Select from the drop-down

Select the asset's verified physical location at the time of the audit.

Example: Bangalore. This confirms the asset's current location.

Audit Objective*

View-only

Displays the audit objective selected during audit creation.

Location Check*

Select from the drop-down

Indicates whether the asset is found at the expected location.

Options include:

  • Yes: Asset is present at the expected location

  • No: Asset is not found at the expected location

  • Misplaced: Asset is found, but at a different location

Asset Condition Check*

Select from the drop-down

Records the asset's physical condition.

Options include:

  • Good: Asset is functional and in acceptable condition.

  • Damaged: Asset has physical or functional damage.

  • Unknown: Condition could not be verified.

Audit Status*

Select from the drop-down

Represents the audit classification of the asset. Options include:

  • Expected Assets: Asset was expected and successfully verified

  • Not Expected: Asset was found, but not part of the expected audit list

  • Expected and Not Found: Asset was expected but could not be located

  • New: Newly identified asset during the audit

Audit Comment*

Input field

Add remarks or observations related to the audit, such as location mismatch, damage details, or verification notes. Example: Asset verified at the assigned location and found to be in good working condition. No physical damage or discrepancies observed during inspection.

Audit By*

Input field

Enter the name of the auditor who conducted the audit for this asset.

Example: Chris Johnson.

Audit Date and Time*

Select date and time

Specify the exact date and time when the audit was performed on the asset.

Checklist Fields

Input as applicable

Displays additional fields defined in the selected template (such as Text, Dropdown, Date, DateTime, or Checkbox). These fields capture checklist-specific audit information.

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Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory to fill.

After completing all required fields and checklist entries, click Submit Audit to save the audit results for the selected asset.

This action records the audit outcome and updates the audit progress for the overall audit record.

Attachments

The Attachments section allows auditors to upload and manage supporting evidence related to the audit. This helps validate audit findings and maintain verifiable records for compliance and future reference.

Auditors can upload files such as asset photos, barcode/QR code images, condition evidence, or audit documents directly from this section.

Add Attachments

To add an attachment:

  • Navigate to Audit Details.

  • Open the Attachments section.

  • Click Add to upload files.

  • Select the appropriate category and provide an optional description.

  • Upload the file to associate it with the audit record.

Attachments | Fields Description

Label
Action
Description / Example

Add

Click to open the upload panel

Opens the Add Attachments panel to upload supporting files

Upload Area

Drag and drop / Browse

Upload files by dragging them into the area or browsing from your device

Supported Formats

View only

Supported formats include: PNG, JPEG, JPG, TXT, DOC, DOCX, CSV, XLS, XLSX, PDF, MSG, EML

Max File Size

View only

Maximum file size allowed is 20 MB

Category

Select from the drop-down

Classifies the attachment.

Options include: • Asset Photo • Tag/Barcode/QR Code • Condition Evidence • Audit Report Document

Description

Input field

Add brief context for the attachment Example: “Front panel image captured during physical verification”

Upload File(s)

Click to upload

Uploads and associates the selected files with the audit record

Cancel

Click to discard

Close the attachment panel without uploading

Uploaded attachments are displayed within the Attachments section and remain linked to the audited asset for reference.

Recent Activities

The Recent Activities section displays a chronological log of all actions performed on the audit record. It captures key events, including audit creation, asset mapping, status updates, attachment uploads, and audit completion.

This section provides clear visibility into who performed each action and when, ensuring traceability and accountability throughout the audit lifecycle.

Once all assigned assets have been audited and the required details are recorded, the auditor can select Mark as Completed to finalize the audit. This action confirms that the audit activities are complete and updates the audit status accordingly.

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