Fundamentals of Internal Auditing Online – September 2025
September 1 @ 12:00 am - September 30 @ 12:00 am AEST
$1,908.18 - $2,599.00
Course access opens: 1 September 2025
This course is eligible for an assessment-based Microcredential. To know more, click Microcredentials or contact us at [email protected]
Discover the essentials of the internal audit process with our comprehensive self-paced 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
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Our speakers
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- 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.”
