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Internal Auditors are more and more exposed to audit evidence from a computer system. More and more internal controls are also now automated as the development in ERP systems and artificial intelligence expands. Internal Auditors are required to understand and be able to audit in the IT environment.

Course Content Managing the Internal Audit Activity (20%) Proficiency and Due Professional Care Internal Audit Operations Describe policies and procedures for the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring of internal audit operations Interpret administrative activities (budgeting, resourcing, recruiting, staffing, etc.) of the internal audit activity

Determine engagement objectives and scope May include but is not limited to: Recognize how to apply Topical Requirements when determining objectives and scope Recognize elements to be considered in the development of engagement objectives, including regulatory requirements; the organization’s strategy and objectives; governance, risk management, and control processes; risk appetite and tolerance; internal policies; previous audit reports; work of other assurance providers; and whether the engagement is intended to provide assurance or advisory services Identify and document relevant scope limitations during planning Evaluate approaches for managing and documenting stakeholder requests Identify effective methods for addressing changes in objectives and scope

If you are preparing for an external quality assessment, this course will help you learn how to build and maintain an effective QAIP, leading to a successful external assessment. The QAR Manual is not provided at this course. It is recommended that you first attend this course and then the "Performing an Effective Quality Assessment" where the QAR Manual will be provided.

On January 9, 2024, the Standards Board released the Global Internal Audit Standards™ which will replace the 2017 International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, effective January 9, 2025. The 2017 Standards remain in effect during the 12-month transition period. Internal audit functions are required to adopt the new Global Internal Audit Standards by January 9, 2025.

On January 9, 2024, the Standards Board released the Global Internal Audit Standards™ which will replace the 2017 International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, effective January 9, 2025. The 2017 Standards remain in effect during the 12-month transition period. Internal audit functions are required to adopt the new Global Internal Audit Standards by January 9, 2025.

Ready to confidently audit projects and manage their inherent risks? Join our Auditing Projects, Project Management & Project Risk (APMR) course on 6-7 October 2025. This face-to-face course is designed to equip you with the practical knowledge to navigate the complexities of modern projects, ensuring you can identify key risks, assess controls, and provide strategic value from initiation to completion.

Five days facilitated learning, conducted by an experienced instructional designer. Live quizzes on the learning portal A participant workbook A workplace assignment (a completed skills programme) that will be assessed and formal feedback provided A certificate of completion

An Assessment Practitioner plans for, conducts and administers assessment of learner competence in an occupational context.

Sensory analysis examines the sensory properties of a product through the senses of the panelists. This type of analysis has been used for centuries for the purpose of accepting or rejecting products. Its important evolution and impact in recent decades has placed it as one of the most important methodologies for innovation and application to ensure final product acceptance by consumers.

Five days facilitated learning, conducted by an experienced instructional designer. Live quizzes on the learning portal A participant workbook A workplace assignment (a completed skills programme) that will be assessed and formal feedback provided A certificate of completion

Many attempts to use Data analysis as a means to accelerate audits and increase audit coverage seem to fail and this is due to lack of understanding of DATA per se. i.e. How is it structured, how is integrated, where and how to get it and finally what tools to use to manipulate the data to achieve Audit objectives.