Once your written report is complete, your auditor can advise you regarding the necessary next steps that will bridge the gap between where you expected your company to be and where it was during the strategic audit. Your audit report may be typed out and delivered, but remember that a strategic audit is a working document, it should never be complete. The strategic audit process must be ongoing. Determining success demands that you continuously compare the realities of your business with its strategic benchmarks. Should your enterprise struggle to achieve its objectives, you may need seasoned professionals to advise you about the tactics that will position your enterprise for success. Even the most successful enterprises require ongoing audits: as your company achieves its articulated goals, you need to update your strategic plan so that you may continue to progress.