Training Course: Internal Audit

An ineffective audit can mean severe consequences; resulting in process failure, customer dissatisfaction and regulatory

REF: QM321500

DATES: 7 - 11 Oct 2024

CITY: Canada (Toronto)

FEE: 5700 £

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Introduction

An ineffective audit can mean severe consequences; resulting in process failure, customer dissatisfaction, and regulatory noncompliance. Optimize your auditing skills in line with the internationally recognized ISO 19011, Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems standard.

 

Course Objective

  • Gain the confidence to prepare, conduct and follow-up on audit activities
  • Be able to write factual audit reports and suggest corrective actions
  • Understand the guidelines of management system auditing according to ISO 19011
  • Develop professionally

 

Course Outlines

Day 1

Management systems overview

  • Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems (ISO 19011)
  • Auditing terms and definitions
  • Process for auditing
  • Audit responsibilities
  • Audit evidence and programme
  • Audit scope, objectives and criteria
  • Principles of auditing
  • Typical audit activities

Planning & Initiating

  • Planning the audit
  • Initiating the audit
  • Document review
  • Auditing programming
  • Audit plan and sampling
  • Audit work documents

Day 2

Execute the Audit

  • Opening meeting
  • Communication,
  • attributes and question types
  • Verifying information and recording evidence
  • Internal audit video
  • Nonconformities
  • Simulated internal audit
  • Documenting nonconformities
  • Preparing audit conclusions and the closing meeting

Reporting 

  • Report an audit
  • Typical audit report contents

Day 3

  • Defining and Developing the Internal Audit Process and Establishing the Roles within the Internal Audit Dept.
  • Defining, developing and implementing an Internal Audit Function
  • Defining the distinctions and responsibilities between Internal and External Auditors
  • Identifying the Internal Audit Staff Positions
  • Developing the Audit Committee Charter for a Board of Directors
  • Review of Statements on International Auditing Standards Update and General Auditing Practice Issues
  • Identifying Internal Audit Staffing Requirements

Day 4

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

Day 5

  • Selecting, Procedural Planning & Commencing Internal Audit Examinations
  • Developing Streamlined Processes for Conducting Internal Audit Examinations
  • Identifying Effective Audit Programs for the Various Types of Audits
  • Evaluating and Selecting Internal Audit Methodologies
  • Notifying the Internal Auditee and Supervisors of the Internal Audit Examination and Promoting Cooperation and Assistance in Achieving Common Goals
  • Evaluating Internal Controls Systems and Accessing Network and Computer Files and Folders
  • Effecting Changes to an In-Process Internal Audit Examination

Training Course: Internal Audit

An ineffective audit can mean severe consequences; resulting in process failure, customer dissatisfaction and regulatory

REF: QM321500

DATES: 7 - 11 Oct 2024

CITY: Canada (Toronto)

FEE: 5700 £

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