Course description
Fundamentals of Internal Auditing
In this course, learners will learn traditional and operational auditing concepts, gaining proven tools and techniques for performing effective audits. This course provides insights for conducting internal audits effectively from the initial risk assessment through planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Learn key techniques like flowcharting, preparing risk-control matrices, and writing narratives.
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Who should attend?
Internal and IT auditors with 0-3 years of experience looking for a comprehensive understanding of the process of internal audit. This foundational course can be used to onboard rotational internal auditors, and other experienced professionals starting their career in internal audit. This course will provide the information needed for those tasked with starting an internal audit department.
Prerequisites
None
Training content
- Key Concepts of Internal Auditing
- Risk Assessment
- Audit Project Planning
- Document Controls
- Audit Programs
- Fieldwork Techniques
- Verbal Communications
- Workpapers
- Audit Findings
- Written Communications
- Audit Sampling
- Reflecting on Internal Audit's Past and Looking Forward
Course delivery details
This course is available through AuditProTV — a subscription-based, on-demand learning platform. As a subscriber, you will have access to an &'all you can watch' library of courses that are built in alignment with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) standards.
Bring this course to your organization at your convenience. ACI Learning can deliver this instructor-led course for your team at a chosen location or virtually. Alternatively, choose the topic(s) you need and ACI will craft a training solution to keep your team future-proof.
Certification / Credits
NASBA Certified CPE: 24 Credits Auditing
Internal Audit Certificate
What You'll learn
You will learn how to perform internal auditing from risk assessment, through planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Also, how to conduct interviews and key techniques like flowcharting, preparing risk-control matrices, and writing narratives.
Course Objectives
- Learners will identify, define, and describe the phases in the internal audit process.
- Learners will recall risk and control types and explain several ways to document them.
- Learners will explain how to follow an audit program, perform fieldwork techniques.
- Learners will describe how to document work performed and make recommendations for improvement.
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