Internal Audit Manager: Preparing for your External Assessment of the IAM (PIAM)

“Preparing for the IAM Assessment” is aimed at candidates pursuing the Internal Audit Manager (IAM) designation. This course is structured to deepen participants’ understanding of advanced internal audit practices, governance, risk management, and leadership responsibilities. Emphasising strategic and analytical skills, this programme provides a review of internal auditing concepts at the management level, supporting candidates in mastering the IAM Assessment competencies. Through interactive exercises, and a simulated exam, participants will refine their managerial and technical skills to enhance audit performance and strategic alignment.

Who Should Attend the Internal Audit Manager Assessment?

Level 3 — Supervisory/competent/senior internal auditors: those who already have a sound, practical grasp of the fundamentals of internal auditing and manage staff.

Please review the content and course levels before booking to ensure you are attending the right course.

What Will Participants Learn?

• Gain Insight into the IAM Assessment: Understand the IAM Assessment structure, format, and the competencies expected of an internal audit manager
• Develop Advanced Auditing Skills: Acquire advanced knowledge in internal audit planning, execution, and reporting with a focus on strategic and complex engagements
• Enhance Risk Management and Governance Acumen: Strengthen skills in identifying, assessing, and managing risk within organisational governance frameworks
• Strengthen Leadership and Communication: Build leadership skills essential for managing audit teams and effective stakeholder communication
• Refine Exam Strategies for IAM: Engage in targeted exam preparation, review practice questions, and participate in a mock assessment to build confidence

Course Content for the Internal Audit Manager Assessment

Introduction to IAM Certification and Exam Structure Overview of the IAM designation and assessment competencies

Advanced Auditing Techniques and Strategies Comprehensive internal audit planning, risk-based auditing, and audit engagement management

Strategic Risk Management and Governance Integrating risk management frameworks, assessing organisational governance

Ethical Standards and Leadership in Auditing Managing ethical dilemmas, promoting independence, and adhering to IIA Standards

Leadership, Team Management, and Communication Building and managing audit teams, stakeholder engagement, and effective reporting

Analytical Skills and Data Insights in Auditing Data analysis techniques and applying data-driven insights to complex audits

Exam Preparation and Practice Assessment Study strategies, tackling exam scenarios, and a full-length practice exam with review

Details for the Internal Audit Manager Assessment

Fees:

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