Make risk feel manageable, not overwhelming
Audit Express built this template for busy teams who want clarity without the complexity. Open the file, describe what could go wrong in everyday language, and follow the prompts. You will score the risk using plain criteria, decide what you will do next, give it an owner and a due date, and see what needs attention first. It is calm, steady and designed to help people talk about risk with confidence.
Straightforward to start. Clear fields guide you from context to review, so you do not miss steps or lose the thread.
Consistent to score. A built-in heat map and simple criteria help different people rate risks the same way, which reduces obscurity and speeds decisions.
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About the Digital Download
This template makes risk work part of your normal week. The main sheet captures the key details for each risk: why it matters, what controls exist, how likely it is, how serious the impact could be, and what you plan to do about it. You can then record the residual rating to show the effect of your actions and set the next review so nothing drifts. Filters help you slice the register by area, rating, owner or status, which makes reporting and assurance activities easier.
What’s included
Excel Risk Register
with structured columns, filters and data validation
Heat map sheet
with plain-English likelihood and impact criteria and clear rating bands
Quick-start guide
that explains, in order, how to define, identify, assess, treat, monitor and review
How to use it
1. Say it clearly Describe the risk in your own words, including the area it affects and why it matters now. 2. Score what you see Note current controls, then use the criteria to rate likelihood and impact and record the inherent rating. 3. Choose what to do Outline the treatment, assign an owner, set start and due dates, and note how you will check progress. 4. Record the change After actions are underway, set the residual rating and add any evidence or links that support the outcome. 5. Keep the rhythm Use last review and next review to create a cadence, so follow-up becomes routine rather than a rush.
Who it’s for
Leaders, Compliance and Quality Managers, Risk and Assurance teams, auditors and coordinators who want a register that is straightforward to implement and supports clear, productive conversations.
Interested in a comprehensive risk-management system?
Audit Express can design a tailored, integrated risk and assurance system. We can align your risk register with governance calendars, dashboards and audit trails, and build a simple operating rhythm for reviews and reporting. Contact Audit Express to discuss your needs.
If you want risk to feel more organised and less like a moving target, start here.
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$175.00