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Internal Audit

Best Practices in Internal Audit Today Advanced Auditing Methods and Techniques
for 2020

IA-109 24 IA-110 32

CPEs CPEs

As responsibilities and expectations for today’s auditor increase Expectations for Internal Audit are higher today than ever
and budgets and resources continually shrink, understanding before. Auditors are expected to evoke positive change in their
the latest methodologies, tools, and techniques being used in organizations, be trusted advisors, and deliver added value
the audit industry can be critical to the success of an audit team. with every engagement. While internal auditors are uniquely
This course will introduce, review, and evaluate the leading best positioned to meet and deliver on these expectations, audit
practices being utilized to help auditors become highly effective work today requires an expanded skill set that was not required
and efficient. Each area of the audit process—risk assessment, very long ago. The auditors of today are expected to possess a
planning, interviewing, process documenting, sampling and test- wide variety of technical and soft skills, including critical think
ing, and reporting—will be examined. We will also cover market- ing, communication, fraud detection and root cause analysis,
ing and selling the audit function capabilities to the business data analytics, and advanced risk assessment insights.
and best practices for audit teamwork.
This in-depth course will deliver insights into the best practices
This interactive course incorporates practice exercises, case found today in world-class audit functions and help provide a
studies, and demonstrations to ensure concepts are thoroughly practical approach to embracing, implementing, and developing
understood and can be immediately applied in the workplace. the practices and skills necessary for today’s internal auditor.
New Courses
This interactive course will use lecture, group exercises, real-life
case studies, and examples to enhance the learning experience.

What You Will Learn: What You Will Learn:
• Understanding today’s most relevant audit skills, techniques • Learn today’s best practices and skills for improving audit
and methodologies • Understand critical thinking skills and how they can
• Understanding the continually evolving expectations of the improve audits
BOD and executives • Learn multiple root cause analysis techniques and when
• Identifying which techniques to use and when to use them to use them
• Understanding the tools and technology available for use in • Understand the benefits of data analytics in audit
today’s audit world • Learn fraud detection basics and techniques
• Learning how to sell internal audit’s capabilities and results • Understand the importance of effective communication
• Enhancing teamwork and the team environment and learning useful techniques
• Learn project management skills to run audit like a
business

Group Live | 3 Days | Advanced | Auditing Group Live | 4 Days | Advanced | Auditing
Who Should Attend: Internal Audit Staff & Management Who Should Attend: Internal Audit Staff & Management
Prerequisites: Auditors with at least 2 years of experience Prerequisites: Auditors with at least 2 years of experience