This program provides an essential and engaging introduction to the internal audit profession, a primer on current, major internal audit guidance / standards for staff level personnel, and a value adding refresher and reinforcer for more seasoned personnel and management. Designed for internal audit professionals at all levels, consultants providing internal audit outsourcing or co-sourcing services, and external auditors (CPAs) who also provide such services and/ or place significant reliance on the work of internal auditors during the conduct of audit engagements. This course acts as a launching pad for Surgent’s comprehensive internal audit curriculum, equipping participants with a critical internal audit reference foundation for ongoing growth! It is crucial for internal auditors to develop a balanced, big picture AND detail-oriented understanding, perspective, and approach to their work. This session is instrumental in helping internal audit professionals do just that!
Learning Objectives
- Gain appreciation of the Internal Audit profession and its history, evolution and growth
- Clarify the Major Roles and Impact of The IIA for Internal Auditors, Internal Audit Activities, and the profession at large
- Develop foundational understanding of the IPPF for Internal Auditors
- Identify the critical value adding Mission of Internal Auditing and other select key governance elements that ultimately provide the framework for successful, high quality internal audit activities
- Expand knowledge of essential Internal Audit professional guidance and standards
Major Topics
- Introduction to the Internal Audit Profession
- Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Overview
- International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
- The Vital Mission of Internal Auditing
- Essential Internal Audit Guidance / Standards Primer
