Internal Controls When You Automate: Audit Trails, Approvals & Segregation of Duties

Keep approvals, audit trails and segregation of duties intact when software does the work. Part of the Mac Neal LLC Resource Series: practical, plain-English guides for freelancers, side hustlers and small-business owners.

Inside this guide:

• Why automation changes your risk, and the control that answers each change
• Segregation of duties when you only have a few people, plus approval limits
• Audit trails and logs, including the QuickBooks Online audit log and automation run histories
• What lenders, auditors and examiners typically ask to see

16-page PDF with checklists and printable worksheets. Updated October 2026.

General education, not tax, legal or technology advice. Have a question about your own situation? Book a consultation at www.macnealllc.com.