Introduction to Internal Audit

Overview

In 4.5 days, you will get an overview of the IIA’s Professional Practices Framework, definitions and examples of internal control models, and practical insight into the internal audit process. In a hands-on case, you will conduct an audit from start to finish, including assessing risks and controls, interviewing clients, and writing up findings. You will share your own experience with others and learn from the experiences of the other participants and an expert instructor.

Target Audience 

Beginning auditors, with up to one year’s experience in internal auditing. Non-auditors responsible for business-controls, compliance, and quality-audit activities.

Course Objectives

- Learn how to perform the work of internal auditing, enabling you to carry out your assignment on a value-added audit engagement.

- Engage in a risk-based audit approach, from planning through process documentation to testing, analysis, and reporting. 

- Understand internal auditing today. 

- Become familiar with the scope and application of the Professional Practices Framework.

- Learn the concepts and terms that are central to internal auditing. 

- View your own organization from an internal auditing perspective. 

- Learn how to communicate and “sell” internal auditing results.

Course Content

- Internal Audit Today 

- Risk Assessment And Risk Management 

- Audit Planning 

- Interviewing 

- Process Documentation 

- Audit Programs 

- Automated Tools

- Testing 

- Audit Reporting 

- Selling The Results 

- Teamwork

*Course adapted to the new Standards*