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The need to manage risks is increasingly recognised as essential to effective corporate governance and to maintaining an effective system of internal control. Internal audit plays a key role in providing assurance that risks to the organisation are properly managed. Risk-based auditing links internal audit to an organisation’s overall risk management framework.

Upon completion of this course, the participants will have an understanding of the following: Business case for ethics Ethics vocabulary Governance of ethics in the organisation The role of internal audit in assessing and promoting the ethical culture of the organisation

Upon completion of this course, the participants will have an understanding of the following: Business case for ethics Ethics vocabulary Governance of ethics in the organisation The role of internal audit in assessing and promoting the

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.

To Explain the various schemes used by employees, managers, directors & organised criminals to defraud organisations To quantify the losses from these schemes and scams. To illustrate the human factors in fraud. To equip auditors and accountants with proven techniques in fraud prevention and detection so that they will be able to better manage these challenges in everyday business.

To Explain the various schemes used by employees, managers, directors & organised criminals to defraud organisations To quantify the losses from these schemes and scams. To illustrate the human factors in fraud. To equip auditors and accountants with proven techniques in fraud prevention and detection so that they will be able to better manage these challenges in everyday business.

Effective supervision is essential to ensure that we achieve our operational goals. However, supervising others can be a tough job. The Internal Audit Team Leader needs to be able to juggle many balls all at the same time - from managing your own time on projects to assisting and coaching your team members, whilst solving problems.

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.