ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF SYSTEMS AUDITING

Course description

Our popular practical course covering the fundamental principles and practices of the audit of business systems. It gives expert guidance on the planning and performance of audits of any management, operational or financial process, and examines in detail the stages of a typical systems audit assignment from start to finish. The training incorporates the latest risk-based audit thinking and techniques, and takes full account of modern demands and requirements of internal auditors.

Who should attend?

Auditors from any sector looking for authoritative guidance on performing systems-based audits. Those responsible for developing the systems-based approach to internal audit. Any non-auditors responsible for reviewing operations and controls.

Topics Covered

The nature, objectives, benefits and procedures of systems auditing
The characteristics of a risk-based approach
Applying systems principles and practices to audit any operational activity
Preparing assignment plans that are useful, defensible and manageable
Performing an audit from start to finish
The use of control and risk evaluation techniques
Evaluating the overall control framework and control environment
Developments in controls assurance and governance

Approach

Practical sessions, group exercises and a central case-study are used throughout the course to demonstrate the application of system audit principles in real life.