Certificate in Advanced Risk-Based Internal Audit

Course Overview

The modern risk-based internal audit approach has moved from a compliance-based function to a risk-based approach. By working in partnership with managers and stakeholders, internal auditors can effectively reduce disruption and enhance the assurances for the organisation to achieve its business objectives.

This course will evaluate the effectiveness of the key elements of the organisation’s approach to risk management and how auditors can deliver excellent risk-based internal audit services.

Benefits of Attending

• Master latest guidance and best practices in internal audit and map the assurances provided across the organisation
• Evaluate key tools to maximise the organisation’s approach to risk management to enable effective planning at strategic, tactical and engagement levels
• Learn ways to identify, assess, and manage stakeholder expectations to deliver a world-class internal audit service

Learning Objectives

1. Completing practical activities exercises based on topics covered
2. Developing key documents relevant to your own internal audit work
3. Providing responses to questions and reflecting on our experiences
4. Case studies
5. End of course assessment

Who Should Attend

This course will enhance the skills of experienced internal audit leaders such as ones listed below but not limited to:

• Chief Audit Executive (CAE)
• Heads of internal audit
• Audit directors
• Audit managers
• Senior internal audit practitioners
• Auditors responsible for developing or implementing a risk-based approach

Pre-course Requirements

This course is focused on further developing the knowledge, skills and competencies of experienced internal auditors and internal audit leaders.

To maximise the benefits of this course, it is advised that attendees have a good understanding of all aspects of audit delivery, and are experienced internal auditors.

Competencies

Global Institute of Internal Audit Competencies covered by this course:

• Professionalism
• Environment
• Leadership and communication
• Performance

Delivered by Gary

Gary is a professional trainer, facilitator, and consultant in internal audit and enterprise risk management and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors UK and Ireland (CMIIA) for over 25 years.

Certified by NASBA

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