Internal Audit Manager Tools and Techniques – Online Classroom
July 15 @ 11:30 am - July 22 @ 3:00 pm AEST
$1,181.82 - $1,570.00
This training course is designed to equip audit managers with the tools and skills required to successfully lead audit teams, focusing on the responsibilities and perspective of the audit manager. It offers valuable insights into audit management providing a solid foundation for managing audit teams effectively. Participants will engage in interactive group activities and real-life scenario exercises, covering topics such as managing change, fostering relationships with key stakeholders (CAE, executive management, audit committee), and developing internal audit practices that can be applied across organisations of all sizes and industries.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the training course, the participant will be able to:
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Understand the core elements of the standards relevant to the audit manager role.
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Comprehend the key components of the audit model.
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Compare the roles and responsibilities of audit management, lead auditors, and auditees.
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Recognise the responsibilities of team members involved in the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
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Learn the key concepts required for effective leadership and mentorship of staff.
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Understand the components of audit planning, including the opening conference.
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Learn best practices for conducting audit risk assessments, walkthroughs, and audit program development.
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Grasp the essential elements of auditing fieldwork and testing.
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Identify best practices for documenting audit observations, findings, and recommendations.
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Understand the components of effective audit reporting and the exit conference.
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Learn how to properly close an audit after the report is issued.
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Recognise key metrics and performance indicators for measuring internal audit productivity.
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Understand the formal quality assurance standards that the internal audit function must follow.
CPE Points: 14
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Delivery Format: Facilitator-led training via Zoom (Note: This training program will be delivered in four 3 and a half-hour lessons, over four days using Zoom. Registrations will be strictly limited to 12 participants to allow maximum interaction in the online environment.)
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.”
