The future of customs audits – it does not always need an external view

Janine Lampprecht Partner and managing director, Grenzlotsen GmbH

Customsdigital, 3, Winter 2021/2022

January 23, 2022

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The future of customs audits – it does not always need an external view

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Topic: risk management
Tag: customs audit

A status quo of the customs and export control relevant processes in the company is important for an effective internal control system (ICS) as well as for your own 'clarity'. We know from our experience that processes in the customs area often remain unchanged for a long time and have 'grown historically'. As a result, potential savings, especially in the area of digitalisation, are often not recognised.

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