Seminar: Modern International Standards of Internal Audit Function
Overview:
Introduction:
The development, monitoring, and continued improvement of a highly-integrated, internal audit function are essential for world-class business entities' continued financial success, stability, and growth. A well-designed and effective internal audit system will provide verification and support that accounting and financial policies, procedures, and controls are working adequately and will spotlight any significant matters that need attention.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Understand and recognize the purpose and design of an internal audit function along with practical methodologies in establishing departmental policies and procedures
- Develop a comprehensive internal audit structure, including departmental staffing positions and lines of responsibilities
- Plan an internal audit examination and communicate the findings and conclusions to an Internal Audit Committee and senior management
- Understand the role and functioning of an Internal Audit Department compared to the role and responsibilities of external auditors
- Create personal descriptions and job requirements of an internal audit staff
- Acquire knowledge of the different types and purposes of various audits as to applicability and function, including risk factors
- Plan notify and implement internal audit examinations for selected types of audits to be performed
- Evaluate the effectiveness of in-place internal controls and security policies for organizational networks and information technology frameworks
- Understanding relevant documentation as it pertains to professional standards and responsibilities as well as best practices
- Understanding the need to establish credibility for an internal audit team
- Conduct post-audit reviews and compile internal control updates for Boards of Directors
- Develop audit risk and other risk-related assessments
Targeted Audience:
- Junior Auditors
- Delegates with Some Experience in Auditing
- Finance Professionals
- Supervisors and managers who are interested in updating, upgrading, and refreshing their knowledge in internal audit
Course Outlines:
Unit 1: Defining and Developing the Internal Audit Process and Establishing Roles, Functions, and Responsibilities for the Internal Audit Department:
- Defining, developing and implementing an Internal Audit Function
- Defining the distinctions and responsibilities between Internal and External Auditors
- Identifying the Internal Audit Staff Positions
- Developing the Audit Committee Charter for a Board of Directors
- Review of Statements on International Auditing Standards Update and General Auditing Practice Issues
- Identifying Internal Audit Staffing Requirements
Unit 2: Examining and Understanding the Differences Between Various Types of Audits, Including Risk Factors:
- Operational Audits
- Financial Audits
- Compliance Audits
- Fraud and Forensic Audits
- Information Systems Audits
- Review of Current Year U.S. Audit Risk Alerts
Unit 3: Selecting, Procedural Planning, and Commencing Internal Audit Examinations:
- Developing Streamlined Processes for Conducting Internal Audit Examinations
- Identifying Effective Audit Programs for the Various Types of Audits
- Evaluating and Selecting Internal Audit Methodologies
- Notifying the Internal Auditee and Supervisors of the Internal Audit Examination and Promoting Cooperation and Assistance in Achieving Common Goals
- Evaluating Internal Controls Systems and Accessing Network and Computer Files and Folders
- Effecting Changes to an In-Process Internal Audit Examination