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INTRODUCTION TO THE DYNAMIC WORLD OF INTERNAL AUDITING
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for new entrants, those who
need to be brought up to speed on the basic principles and practices of internal
auditing, and those who need practical guidance on a risk-based approach to
audit assignments.
The course will incorporate authoritative guidance on
the new IIA Standards, and other latest developments.
Course Objectives
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To introduce
participants to the essential principles, practices and joys of modern
internal audit |
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To bring the theory
to life |
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To explain recent
developments in the role and environment of internal audit |
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To demonstrate
audit’s wide scope and potential contribution |
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To explain what is
expected of a professional and effective internal audit service |
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To consider the
practicalities of planning and performing audits, and to familiarise
participants with basic procedures and techniques |
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To introduce
participants to latest developments in internal audit practices in the
fields of control self assessment, risk management, corporate governance,
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Course Programme
DAY 1 PRINCIPLES: THE THEORY OF
INTERNAL AUDIT
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Introduction |
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Forms of Auditing |
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The Current Audit Environment |
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The Nature of Internal Auditing |
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Internal Control |
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Fundamental Internal Audit
Principles |
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The New IIA Definition and
Standards |
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Other Latest Guidance |
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Scope of Internal Audit Work |
DAY 2 PRACTICES: INTERNAL AUDIT IN
OPERATION
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Dealing with People |
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Audit Strategy and Planning |
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The Audit Process: Systems
Audits, the Risk-Based Approach |
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Internal Audit in Practice
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DAY 3
APPLICATIONS: ENSURING AUDIT SUCCESS
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Performing an Audit from Start
to Finish |
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Audit Reporting and Securing
Change |
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Developments in Audit Work:
Control Self Assessment, Risk Management, etc |
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The Auditor as Consultant |
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Fraud and Special
Investigations |
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Quality Assurance |
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Open Discussion |
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