Internal Audit and Compliance Standards for Auditors Best Practices
Course Overview
• Understand the role and importance of internal auditing in organizational governance and risk management.
• Familiarize with international auditing standards and compliance frameworks.
• Learn best practices for planning, conducting, and reporting on internal audits.
• Develop skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within an organization.
• Gain insights into effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Acquire practical techniques for evaluating internal controls and implementing recommendations for improvement.
Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house
Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali
Language:English, French
Nigeria Price:
₦300000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$5500
Rwanda Price:
$6000
Nigeria Price:₦300000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$4000
Rwanda Price:
$4000
Nigeria Price: ₦300000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price: $4000
Kenya Price: $4000
Rwanda Price: $4000
Introduction to Internal Auditing
• Role and significance of internal auditing in organizational governance
• Overview of international auditing standards and regulatory requirements
• Ethical principles and professional standards for auditors
Planning and Conducting Internal Audits
• Principles of audit planning, scoping, and risk assessment
• Conducting fieldwork: data collection, evidence gathering, and testing
• Interview techniques for gathering information and assessing controls
Compliance Standards and Frameworks
• Overview of key compliance standards and frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO, SOX)
• Understanding regulatory requirements and industry-specific compliance obligations
• Aligning internal audit activities with compliance objectives
Reporting and Communication
• Principles of effective audit reporting: structure, content, and clarity
• Communicating audit findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders
• Following up on audit recommendations and monitoring implementation
Risk Assessment and Management
• Identifying and assessing organizational risks: strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks
• Techniques for evaluating risk severity, likelihood, and impact
• Developing risk mitigation strategies and action plans
Evaluating Internal Controls and Best Practices
• Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes
• Benchmarking against industry best practices and standards
• Implementing recommendations for improving internal controls and processes
FOR WHOM:
All Internal Auditors in the Public and Private Sectors.
1ST BATCH: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 — Friday, March 6, 2026.
2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — Friday, June 26, 2026.
3RD BATCH: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 — Friday, October 23, 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.
