Topics of the Advanced Internal Audit Course:
1️⃣ Introduction to Advanced Internal Auditing:
- Definition of internal auditing and its importance in institutions.
- The role of internal auditors in enhancing governance and financial control.
- The difference between internal auditing and external auditing.
2️⃣Basics of Internal Audit:
- The basic principles of internal auditing.
- Internal audit standards such as the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
- The International Internal Audit Framework.
3️⃣ Risk assessment in internal audit:
- Identifying and analyzing risks associated with operations and systems.
- Risk assessment techniques and how to prioritize audits.
- Risk assessment methods such as SWOT and PESTLE.
4️⃣ Planning and execution in internal auditing:
- How to prepare an internal audit plan and set priorities.
- Conducting review processes and selecting appropriate tools.
- Using advanced analytical techniques during the review, such as big data analysis.
5️⃣ Advanced techniques in internal auditing:
- Using technology in review, such as specialized review software tools.
- Data analysis techniques and digital record verification.
- Performance review and operational efficiency using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
6️⃣ Reports and results in internal auditing:
- How to write a comprehensive and realistic internal audit report.
- Identifying areas for improvement and providing effective recommendations.
- Communicating with management and stakeholders about the review results.
7️⃣ Internal control and quality assurance:
- Understanding internal control processes and how to evaluate them.
- Developing strategies to ensure quality in internal auditing.
- Auditing the systems and processes within the organization.
8️⃣ Challenges and Ethics in Internal Auditing:
- The challenges that internal auditors may face, such as resistance to change.
- Professional ethics in internal auditing.
- How to deal with conflicts of interest and integrity issues.
9️⃣ Future developments in internal auditing:
- Recent trends in the field of internal auditing, such as data-driven auditing.
- Changes in legislation and regulations that affect internal audit practices.
- The role of internal audit in corporate governance and compliance.
Objectives of the Advanced Internal Audit Course:
- Developing advanced skills for internal auditors: Enabling participants to enhance their skills in planning and executing internal audits.
- Enhancing the ability to assess risks: Training participants on how to effectively identify and evaluate risks in the workplace.
- Improving analysis strategies and using technical tools: Teaching participants how to use advanced analysis techniques and software tools in the review.
- Teaching advanced report writing techniques: Enabling participants to prepare professional reports that clearly and professionally reflect the review results.
- Enhancing the understanding of internal control and quality assurance: Helping participants strengthen internal control within institutions and achieve excellence in quality assurance.
- Keeping up with developments in the field of internal auditing: Updating participants on the latest trends in internal auditing and how to adapt to them.
- Enhancing ethical and professional knowledge: instilling principles of integrity and professional ethics in the work of internal auditors.
The target audience for the advanced internal auditing course:
- Professional internal auditors: those who seek to develop their skills and improve their capabilities in the field of internal auditing.
- Internal audit managers: responsible for managing teams and planning and executing internal audit activities.
- Risk management specialists: those who aspire to enhance their capabilities in risk assessment and analysis.
- Executives and decision-makers: who need to understand the internal audit process to support governance and compliance in their institutions.
- Accountants and financial auditors: those who wish to deepen their knowledge in the fields of internal auditing and financial control.
- Students and graduates in the fields of accounting and finance: those who seek to enter the field of internal auditing professionally.
- Management and professional consultants in institutions: those who deal with governance and internal audit issues in their companies.
Note: The Advanced Internal Audit Course is ideal for professionals who wish to elevate their performance and improve internal audit standards in the institutions they work for.