Excellence in Performing an Effective Internal Audit Quality Assessment

Introduction to Internal Audit Quality Assessment

• Overview of Internal Audit: Purpose, scope, and importance in organizations.
• Audit Quality Concepts: Standards, benchmarks, and key performance indicators.
• Key Stakeholders: Internal auditors, audit committees, management, and regulators.

Standards and Frameworks for Audit Quality

• International Standards: IIA Standards, ISO 19011, and risk-based auditing principles.
• Compliance Requirements: Regulatory, legal, and organizational policies.
• Quality Assessment Criteria: Accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and effectiveness.

Planning an Internal Audit Quality Assessment

• Assessment Objectives: Identifying areas for evaluation and improvement.
• Audit Planning Techniques: Scoping, risk assessment, and resource allocation.
• Preparation of Audit Checklists and Tools: Templates for consistent evaluation.

Conducting the Quality Assessment

• Review of Audit Processes: Planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Evaluation Techniques: Sampling, testing controls, and reviewing documentation.
• Reporting Findings: Presenting observations, recommendations, and action plans.

Improving Audit Performance

• Identifying Gaps and Weaknesses: Root cause analysis and process evaluation.
• Corrective and Preventive Actions: Implementing improvements for efficiency and compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitoring audit performance and updating processes.

Risk Management and Governance Integration

• Linking Audit Quality to Organizational Risk: Aligning audits with risk priorities.
• Enhancing Corporate Governance: Supporting accountability and transparency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating findings effectively to management and boards.

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — Friday, February 13, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — Friday, June 5, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Monday, September 28, 2026 — Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.