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Risk Based Internal Audit Planning and Execution Essentials

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Risk-Based Internal Audit Planning and Execution Essentials

Gain the skills and knowledge to design and execute a risk-based internal audit plan that drives business value. Upon completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service.



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip internal auditors with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and execute risk-based internal audits. The course is interactive, engaging, and practical, with a focus on real-world applications.



Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Risk-Based Internal Auditing

  • Definition and evolution of internal auditing
  • Role of internal auditing in risk management
  • Principles of risk-based internal auditing
  • Benefits and challenges of risk-based internal auditing

Module 2: Understanding Risk Management Frameworks

  • Overview of risk management frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000, etc.)
  • Risk management process and components
  • Risk identification, assessment, and prioritization
  • Risk mitigation and control strategies

Module 3: Risk-Based Audit Planning

  • Audit planning process and considerations
  • Risk assessment and risk-based audit planning
  • Developing a risk-based audit plan
  • Audit resource allocation and budgeting

Module 4: Risk Assessment and Analysis

  • Risk assessment methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, etc.)
  • Risk analysis techniques (SWOT, PESTEL, etc.)
  • Identifying and assessing risk factors
  • Prioritizing risks and developing a risk-based audit plan

Module 5: Internal Control and Risk Mitigation

  • Understanding internal controls and risk mitigation strategies
  • Types of internal controls (preventive, detective, etc.)
  • Evaluating internal control design and operating effectiveness
  • Identifying control gaps and weaknesses

Module 6: Audit Execution and Fieldwork

  • Audit execution and fieldwork best practices
  • Conducting risk-based audit testing and sampling
  • Evaluating audit evidence and documenting findings
  • Communicating audit results and recommendations

Module 7: Audit Reporting and Follow-up

  • Audit reporting principles and best practices
  • Developing clear and concise audit reports
  • Communicating audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Tracking and verifying audit recommendations

Module 8: Quality Assurance and Improvement

  • Quality assurance and improvement principles
  • Evaluating audit quality and performance
  • Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes
  • Maintaining a quality-focused audit function

Module 9: Emerging Trends and Best Practices

  • Emerging trends in internal auditing (digital transformation, etc.)
  • Best practices in risk-based internal auditing
  • Leveraging technology to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness
  • Staying current with regulatory requirements and industry developments


Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging learning experience with multimedia content
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of risk-based internal auditing
  • Practical and real-world applications and case studies
  • Expert instructors with extensive experience in internal auditing
  • Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible and self-paced learning with lifetime access to course materials
  • User-friendly and mobile-accessible course platform
  • Community-driven discussion forums and support
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects to apply learning
  • Bite-sized lessons and gamification to enhance learning experience
  • Progress tracking and assessment to measure learning outcomes
Join this comprehensive course to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design and execute a risk-based internal audit plan that drives business value.

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