
Fundamentals of Internal Auditing Online – February 2025
February 1 @ 12:00 am - February 28 @ 12:00 am AEDT
$1,908.18 - $2,599.00
Course Access Opens: 1 February 2025
Are you starting your career in internal auditing, or looking to brush up on your knowledge? Then join us for the Fundamentals of Internal Auditing Course, the best way to understand the key aspects of the world of Internal Auditing.
Discover the essentials of the internal audit process with our comprehensive self-paced facilitator-led online course, designed to align with the latest global standards. Over five weeks, you’ll engage with ten interactive modules, requiring 25-30 hours of participation alongside a community of fellow learners. Enjoy a blend of self-paced learning, interactive discussions, and expert guidance throughout your journey.
Leveraging the Global Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and leading industry resources, this course provides a solid foundation in effective internal auditing while emphasising the critical roles of risk management, internal controls, and interpersonal skills.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Internal Auditing as a Discipline
- Types of Internal Audits
- Overview of Global Standards for Internal Auditing
- Step-by-Step Audit Process
- Understanding Risk-Based Auditing
- Auditing Internal Controls
- Audit Planning and Analytical Review Techniques
- Interview Skills and Client Relationship Management
- Process Documentation
- Developing the Audit Program and Conducting Fieldwork
- Writing an Audit Report
- The Exit Interview: Integrating Findings
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, the participants will be able to:
- Conduct internal audits effectively, adding value to audit engagements.
- Engage in a risk-based audit approach, covering planning, documentation, testing, analysis, and reporting.
- Understand current practices in internal auditing.
- Navigate the scope and application of the Global Standards.
- Master key concepts and terminology essential to internal auditing.
- Gain a fresh perspective on your organisation through the lens of internal auditing.
- Communicate audit results effectively.
CPE Points: 24
Knowledge Level: Beginner/Entry Level
Delivery Format: Self-Paced Instructor-Led Training
For Funds Transfer payments: Download the funds transfer registration form here and email the completed form to [email protected].
Our speakers
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- Name
- Stephen Horne PFIIA, CGAP, CIA, CRMA
- Biography
- Stephen’s career spanned 38 years in the NSW public sector and his executive roles included Assistant Auditor-General for NSW and Chief Executive of IAB, a Government Trading Enterprise undertaking internal audits and misconduct investigations for NSW State Government and Local Government bodies.
In 2015 Stephen established himself as a professional Non-Executive Director, trainer and probity adviser. In that role Stephen has developed extensive experience serving on many Local and State Government Audit Risk & Improvement Committees. Stephen was Australian President of the Institute of Internal Auditors 2013-2015, Australia’s delegate on the IIA Global Board 2015-2019, and Global Chair of the IIA’s Public Sector Guidance Committee 2016-2019. He has also presented audit committee training for AusAid, The Pacific Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions, The Global Fund and the United Nations.
Stephen was a previous CEO of the NSWG Internal Audit Bureau and the NSW Assistant Auditor-General for performance auditing (now being undertaken across NSW Councils). He is a qualified Company Director, Company Secretary and Internal Auditor. He was also a recent President of IIA Australia, Australia’s delegate on the IIA Global Board, Chair of the IIA’s Global Public Sector Guidance Committee and recently co-authored an Australian 2020 best practice publication on “Effective Internal Auditing in the Public Sector.”
Details
$1,908.18 - $2,599.00
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