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Quality Management, Governance and Auditing

Comprehensive Practices in Internal and External Audits

5 units

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About this program

Internal and external audits are essential for guaranteeing organizational accountability, compliance, and performance. This Best Practices in Internal and External Auditing Training Course equips participants with international standards, methodologies, and validated approaches to enhance audit planning, implementation, and reporting processes. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and interactive group workshops, attendees will learn strategies to align audit goals with organizational objectives, manage risks efficiently, and strengthen governance frameworks. By course completion, participants will be capable of incorporating best practices into their internal and external audit duties.

Course benefits

  • Gain expertise in best practices for both internal and external auditing.
  • Enhance adherence to international auditing standards.
  • Advance skills in audit planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Improve risk management and governance assurance processes.
  • Increase credibility and transparency with stakeholders.

Key outcomes

  • Comprehend the significance of internal and external audits in governance structures.
  • Implement international auditing standards proficiently.
  • Develop and execute audits utilizing best practice frameworks.
  • Detect and address organizational risks effectively.
  • Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines.
  • Enhance communication and reporting with stakeholders.
  • Foster ongoing improvement in audit quality.

Who should attend

  • Internal auditors and audit managers.
  • External auditors and assurance specialists.
  • Compliance and risk management officers.
  • Professionals in governance and accountability roles.

Course outline

1

Unit 1: Principles of Internal and External Auditing

  • Purposes and roles of internal compared to external audits.
  • Global auditing frameworks (IIA, ISA).
  • Primary distinctions, commonalities, and collaborative benefits.
  • Analyses of successful and unsuccessful audit cases.
2

Unit 2: Designing Audit Plans and Evaluating Risks

  • Formulating audit goals and defining scope.
  • Risk-focused planning methodologies.
  • Allocation of resources and scheduling tasks.
  • Ensuring audits support organizational strategic goals.
3

Unit 3: Executing Internal Audit Processes

  • Techniques for performing internal audit assignments.
  • Assessment of internal controls and operational activities.
  • Detecting inefficiencies and identifying improvement possibilities.
  • Effective methods for presenting audit results.
4

Unit 4: Performing External Audits

  • Fundamentals of auditing financial statements.
  • Adherence to established accounting standards.
  • Maintaining auditor independence and impartiality.
  • Engaging with regulators and stakeholders effectively.
5

Unit 5: Applying Best Practices and Promoting Continuous Enhancement

  • Using insights gained from audit experiences.
  • Incorporating audit findings into corporate governance.
  • Implementing monitoring and follow-up procedures.
  • Fostering an environment of responsibility and excellence.