Essentials of Internal Audit
September 2 – September 3
Free
Essentials of Internal Audit 2024
Online course – 2 days
Why you should attend
- This course covers everything you need to know as a newcomer to Internal Audit regarding the most effective audit practices.
- There has probably never been a more important or interesting time to be an internal auditor. People are joining Internal Audit from a variety of backgrounds and the function is becoming much more operationally rather than financially based
- If you have staff who are new to Internal Audit you will want them to learn the best audit practices and be able to apply them efficiently.
- The course will introduce you to the worldwide best practice and how to apply it
- Maybe you have auditors who are returning to the function, or staff who are to be seconded to you for a period of time? You will want them to learn about the changing role of the audit function.
- Perhaps you work in a line function with responsibility for providing assurance to the board and need a fuller understanding of the internal audit role.
Who should attend?
- Newcomers to internal audit and those with less than 2 years experience.
- Personnel returning to internal audit after a number of years
- Established auditors who need practical guidance on the changing role of the function
- Personnel from other assurance functions
Course Level
- This is a basic level course and delegates are not required to have any previous experience in Internal Audit to attend
- No advance preparation is required
- Delivery method – On-line-live (with exercises and role-plays to simulate audit scenarios and situations that new auditors will encounter)
After completing this course you will be able to
- Apply the theory and practice of modern internal audit
- Comply with the key aspects of the IIA professional standards
- Plan audit assignments effectively
- Work with other assurance providers to coordinate your efforts
- Develop testing plans to ensure optimum coverage
- Plan pre-meetings, audit interviews and clearance meetings with confidence
- Recognise the key steps to audit independence
- Write efficient and effective audit reports