This
two-day, comprehensive course is intended to introduce new internal auditors to
the professional practice of internal auditing. The seminar concentrates on the
practical application of the principles and covers the full scope of the
internal audit process.
By the end
of this course the attendee will gain :
An understanding of the entire internal audit process
A knowledge of internal audit concepts, documentation and
evaluation
The ability to identify audit objectives and to develop
efficient audit procedures to meet those objectives
A knowledge of how to communicate positive audit reports
which are results oriented
The ability to recognise and cope with various categories of
difficult auditees
The techniques for dealing with computerised areas
An understanding of the use of quantitative tools for
maximising audit productivity
COURSE CONTENT
Course
contents will include:
Nature, role and scope of internal auditing
Theory, purpose and structure of internal auditing
Planning the audit cycle
Setting audit objectives
Obtaining and documenting audit evidence
Evaluation of systems of internal control
Identifying the audit implications of identified internal
control weaknesses and strengths
Designing an audit programme
Approaching the exit interview
Developing the audit report
Auditing in an information systems environment
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Internal
Auditors with less than one year's experience or those internal auditors who
need a comprehensive refresher course in modern internal auditing techniques.
