Audit support services refer to specialized assistance provided by professional firms to support organizations during external audits, internal audits, regulatory inspections, or compliance reviews. These services are designed to facilitate the audit process, enhance audit efficiency, and ensure compliance with auditing standards and regulatory requirements. Audit support services cover a wide range of activities, including data preparation, documentation review, audit trail analysis, regulatory research, and remediation support. The primary goal is to help organizations prepare for audits, address audit findings, and mitigate audit risks effectively.