Advanced Internal Auditing

Details

The Advanced Internal Auditing course delves into the intricacies of the audit process, emphasizing risk management, complex audit techniques, and modern challenges faced in today's evolving business landscape. Participants will be equipped with tools to master the complexities of internal auditing.

Target Group

Target Group:

• Senior Internal Auditors
• Audit Managers and Directors
• Compliance Officers
• Risk Managers
• Finance Professionals with a focus on audit functions
• Large enterprises with complex organizational structures
• Professionals looking to deepen their expertise in internal auditing
• Organizations aiming to enhance their internal audit functions

Goals

• Refine the understanding of the audit charter, standards, and guidelines.
• Dive deep into risk-based audit planning and execution.
• Apply advanced audit techniques in complex organizational structures.
• Navigate the challenges posed by technology, regulatory changes, and global operations.
• Enhance communication skills to report findings effectively and drive change.

Target Competencies

• Advanced risk assessment and audit planning
• Mastery in audit techniques and tools
• Navigating complex organizational and regulatory challenges
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• Continuous improvement in the audit function

Outlines

Advanced Audit Framework and Standards

• Deep Dive into the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
• Audit Charter, Objectives, and Governance
• Complex Organizational Structures and Their Implications
• Regulatory Changes and Compliance Audit
• Advanced Ethical Considerations

Risk-based Audit Planning and Execution

• Comprehensive Risk Assessment Techniques
• Advanced Sampling Methods and Data Analysis
• Audit in Decentralized and Matrix Organizations
• Specialized Audit Areas: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures
• Audit Continuity and Assurance Over Time