• Define clear audit objectives and design structured audit plans tailored to organizational risks.
• Select and apply suitable audit methodologies, including risk-based and control-based approaches.
• Conduct and document fieldwork proficiently, using effective data collection and control testing methods.
• Identify and address fraud risks and cybersecurity threats through specialized audits.
• Implement quality assurance measures and drive continuous improvement in audit practices.

• Internal Auditors
• Finance and Accounting Professionals
• Risk and Compliance Officers
• Audit Managers and Supervisors

Module 1: Foundations of Internal Audit

• Role of internal audit in GRC
• Differences between internal and external audits
• Principles and standards of internal auditing

Module 2: Planning the Audit

• Setting audit objectives and scope
• Risk identification and assessment
• Developing effective audit plans

Module 3: Audit Methodologies and Approaches

• Overview of audit methodologies (risk-based, control-based)
• Selecting methods for different audit contexts
• Incorporating technology and data analytics

Module 4: Data Collection and Evidence Gathering

• Techniques for evidence collection
• Sampling and statistical methods
• Documenting and maintaining audit trails

Module 5: Conducting Fieldwork

• Interview techniques
• Walkthroughs and control testing
• Overcoming fieldwork challenges

Module 6: Communication and Reporting

• Effective communication with auditees
• Report structure and clarity
• Presenting findings to stakeholders

Module 7: Fraud Detection and Investigation

• Recognizing signs of fraud
• Fraud risk assessments
• Legal and investigative protocols

Module 8: IT Audits and Cybersecurity

• Auditing IT systems and networks
• Evaluating cybersecurity controls
• Compliance with data protection standards

Module 9: Audit Quality Assurance

• Internal audit QA programs
• Peer reviews and assessments
• Enhancing audit effectiveness

Module 10: Continuous Improvement and Trends

• Using findings for improvement
• Adapting to GRC changes
• Embracing technology in audits

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.