Developing, Improving and Monitoring Corporate Audit Function for Optimum Result

Internal & External Auditing and the Role & International Standards of the Internal Audit Department
• Defining the Distinctions and Responsibilities between Internal and External Auditors
• Identifying the Internal Audit Staff Positions
• Identifying Internal Audit Staffing Requirements
• Techniques for Ensuring Credibility for the Internal Audit Team
• Developing the Audit Committee Charter for a Board of Directors
• Review of Statements on International Auditing Standards Update and General Auditing Practice Issues

Examining & Understanding the Differences between Various Types of Audits, including Risk Factors
• Fraud and Forensic Audits
• Compliance Audits
• Operational Audits
• Information Systems Audits
• Financial Audits
• Risk Factors & Audit Risk Alerts

The Audit Process, Programs and Planning & Commencing Internal Audit Examinations
• Developing Streamlined PROCESSES for Conducting Internal Audit Examinations
• Identifying Effective Audit PROGRAMS for the Various Types of Audits
• Risk-Based IT Audit Procedures
• Key Considerations for your Internal Audit Plan
• 20 Questions Directors Should Ask about Internal Auditing
• The Audit Commencement Conference Meeting

Fieldwork: Internal Audit Examinations, Controls & Documentation
• Evaluating Internal Controls & Substantive Procedures
• A Detailed Examination of the Budget Process & Budgetary Controls
• Planning & Conducting Audit Interviews
• Accumulating Relevant Documentation during the Internal Audit Process
• Professional Standards and Responsibilities Associated with Internal Auditing Documentation
• Sampling & Statistical Analysis to ensure a Representative Sample

The Audit Exit Conference, Findings and Post Audit Review
• The Internal Audit Draft & Final Report: – Findings and Suggestions for Areas of Improvement
• Planning the Audit Exit Conference Meeting
• Distributing the Final Internal Audit Report within the Organization
• Client Survey
• Conducting Post-Audit Reviews/Follow Up Audit
• Improving Corporate Governance

FOR WHOM
Accounting and financial professionals and senior management that are presently or may interface with the daily functioning of an internal audit department

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Friday, February 20, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — Friday, June 12, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 — Friday, October 9, 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.