Developing, Improving, & Monitoring the Internal Audit Function & COSO Internal Control Framework

Course Category : Conference

An advanced programme focused on strengthening internal audit effectiveness through COSO-based internal control, governance, and assurance practices.
Duration: 5 Days | Level: Advanced.

Starts On

1 - November - 2026

Ends On

5 - November - 2026

Location

Morocco - Casablanca

Language

Arabic

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Targeted Audience

  • Internal Audit Directors and Managers
  • Internal Auditors and Future Audit Leaders
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professionals
  • Internal Control Managers
  • Audit Committee Members
  • Finance and Operations Managers
  • Quality and Organisational Improvement Officers

Targeted Skills

  • Developing the internal audit function according to recognised practices
  • Evaluating internal control effectiveness using COSO
  • Designing risk-based audit plans
  • Monitoring internal audit performance quality
  • Improving reporting and recommendation follow-up
  • Supporting governance and organisational accountability

Expected Outcomes

  • Understand the strategic role of the internal audit function within organisations.
  • Apply COSO components in internal control evaluation.
  • Prepare risk-based audit plans aligned with organisational priorities.
  • Analyse the quality and effectiveness of internal audit activities.
  • Improve audit reporting and recommendation follow-up.
  • Establish continuous monitoring mechanisms for internal audit performance.

Training Topics Index

  • Evolution and modern roles of internal audit
  • Independence and objectivity within the organisational structure
  • Internal audit relationship with governance and risk management
  • Role of the audit committee and executive management

  • Designing the internal audit charter and scope
  • Building a consistent and measurable audit methodology
  • Planning resources and professional competencies
  • Improving internal audit processes

  • Control environment and organisational compliance culture
  • Risk assessment linked to organisational objectives
  • Control activities and corrective actions
  • Information, communication, and ongoing monitoring

  • Defining the audit universe and assessing priorities
  • Preparing the annual internal audit plan
  • Conducting audit engagements and collecting evidence
  • Documenting findings and drafting observations

  • Internal audit performance indicators
  • Quality assurance and improvement programmes
  • Audit reporting and recommendation follow-up
  • Building a continuous improvement culture