Certificate In Internal Audit

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Certificate I - Essentials Of Internal Audit 26 February – 1 March 2012 • Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, UAE 2 – 6 September 2012 • Venue TBC, Dubai, UAE

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Registration will be at 07:30 on the first day. The course will commence at 08:00 every day and finish at 14:30. There will be breaks for refreshments at approximately 10:30 and 12:30 and lunch will be served at the end of each day’s sessions.

• What it means to be an internal auditor
• A thorough understanding of modern internal audit
• Responsibilities of the function and its professional standards
• The different types of audit and how to apply them
• How to plan and complete an effective audit
• The skills you need and how to plug the gaps
• How to write a report with impact
• How to persuade management to accept your recommendations

• New entrants to internal audit
• Internal auditors with up to 18 months experience
• Those returning to or already working in internal audit who need practical guidance on the changing role of the function
• Personnel in other functions who need a better understanding on the modern internal audit role

• New IIA guidance – What is internal audit?
• How to approach unfamiliar areas of work
• New audit opinions
• A new report on building relationships
• Internal audit brochure
• UAE audit challenges paper
• Follow up guidance
• IIA characteristics of IA survey results

This course covers everything you need to know as a newcomer to Internal Audit regarding the most effective audit practices.

There has never been a more interesting or challenging time to be an internal auditor. The function has changed significantly from the basic compliance and checking function it once was.

Internal audit in the 21st century should be vibrant and exciting; adding real value to the organisation and operating at the highest levels. The reputation of many audit functions is soaring – it is increasingly recognised as a catalyst for change and a business partner.

If you have staff who are new to Internal Audit you will want them to learn the best audit practices and be able to apply them efficiently.

The course will introduce you to the worldwide best practice and how to apply it.

Maybe you have auditors who are returning to the function, or staff who are to be seconded to you for a period of time? You will want them to learn about the changing role of the audit function.

Perhaps you work in a line function with responsibility for providing assurance to the board and need a fuller understanding of the internal audit role.


Day One: The Challenges For Internal Audit (IA)

• Exercise 1 – A Thought Provoking Exercise To Set The Scene
• Exercise 2 – The Challenges For An Inexperienced Auditor
• Exercise 3 – The Skills Inventory
• Exercise 4 – Moonshot
  

Day Two: The Internal Audit Role

• Exercise 5 – How Is The Role Of IA Changing?
• Exercise 6 – Risk And Control
• Exercise 7 – Preventative Controls
• Exercise 8 – How Could You Sell Your Function Better?
• Exercise 9 – The Project: A Practical Exercise In Audit Communication

Day Three: Planning An Audit

• Exercise 10 – Planning An Audit Assignment
• Exercise 11 – Pre-Meeting With Management: Role Play
• Exercise 12 – Getting The Most Out Of Audit Customers
• Exercise 13 – Persuasion
• Exercise 14 – The Puzzle: An Exercise To Test Planning

Day Four: Completing An Audit

• Exercise 15 – The Final Straw
• Exercise 16 – Audit Interviews – Role Play
• Exercise 17 – The Clearance Meeting – Role Play
• Exercise 18 – Measure Of success

Day Five: The Audit Report

• Exercise 19 – What Makes An Excellent Report?
• Exercise 20 – Analysis Of Two Actual Reports
• Exercise 21 – Meeting With Management To Discuss The Report