So, I need to perform and update to the table to be audited prior to performing the delete so that the "audit_user" will be available in the INSERTED table?  Do...

Thanks for your reply, but I *must* record the username of the user provided credentials in the audit record.

Duh!  Of course!  Thanks.

Thanks for your reply!  Does your solution handle the fact that if no changes are made to the targeted columns, although the update if fired, an insert won't be made to...