Advanced Strategic Internal Auditing Training

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Advanced Strategic Internal Auditing Training

Course Category : Audit

Gain advanced insights into the role of strategic internal auditing in enhancing governance, risk management, and ensuring organisational value.
Duration & Level:
5 days - Advanced

Introduction

In today’s dynamic business environment, internal auditing must go beyond traditional compliance to ensure effective governance and strategic value creation. This course equips participants with skills to design and implement strategic internal audit plans that enhance risk management, control, and governance..

Targeted Audience

  • Chief Audit Executives.
  • Deputy Heads of Audit.
  • Quality Assurance Staff.
  • Internal Audit Managers.
  • Senior Internal Auditors.
  • Individuals seeking to enhance their auditing skills and career prospects.

Targeted Skills

  • Internal audit management.
  • Improvement and innovation in auditing practices.
  • Strategic delivery of internal audits.
  • Persuasion and collaboration in stewardship roles.
  • Thorough documentation practices.
  • Governance, risk management, and control enhancement.

Expected Outcomes

  • Understand the role of strategic internal auditing in governance enhancement.
  • Develop a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan.
  • Evaluate control systems and provide effective audit recommendations.
  • Efficiently manage internal audit resources.
  • Strengthen stakeholder relations and deliver added value through auditing.

Training Topics Index

  • Define internal auditing and its objectives.
  • Components of an effective Internal Auditing function.
  • Management responsibilities within Internal Auditing.
  • Internal vs. external auditing practices.
  • Types of internal audits.

  • Principles of effective internal audits.
  • Alpha and Beta audit risks.
  • Compliance, substantive, and operational testing.
  • Calculating and communicating audit risk.
  • Relationship between control environment and audit testing.

  • Linking internal audit practice with strategic planning.
  • Developing a long-term, risk-based audit plan.
  • Preparing an audit planning memorandum.
  • Efficient use of internal audit resources.

  • Understanding audit workflow.
  • Documenting processes for review.
  • Developing process flow diagrams and maps.
  • Using the Internal Controls Documentation Matrix.

  • Fundamentals of audit evidence.
  • Applying analytical reviews.
  • Collecting and testing audit evidence.
  • Statistical sampling and result interpretation.

  • Strategic planning of audit interviews.
  • Framework for conducting and assessing interviews.
  • Managing resistance and conflict.
  • Effective listening and communication.

  • Effective leadership in internal auditing.
  • Qualities of a skilled internal audit leader.
  • Leadership and management theories.
  • Challenges in leading internal audit teams.

  • Assessing risk maturity levels.
  • Designing risk-based assurance universe.
  • Developing impactful internal audit strategies.
  • Best practices in audit planning.

  • Securing and managing audit resources.
  • Managing dispersed audit teams.
  • Overseeing audit engagement processes.
  • Applying risk management in auditing.

  • Assessing internal audit perceptions and stakeholder analysis.
  • Enhancing strategic relationships and marketing audit services.
  • Delivering actionable recommendations and conflict resolution.
  • Adding value and improving quality through audits.

Course Features

  • Updated and Interactive Content
  • Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
  • Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
  • Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code

Upcoming Events

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Location

Switzerland - Zurich

Starts On

15 - June - 2026

Languages

English

Duration

1 week
Location

United Kingdom (UK) - London

Starts On

22 - June - 2026

Languages

English

Duration

1 week