In this three-day seminar you will learn the concepts of traditional and operational auditing and gain proven tools and techniques for performing effective audits.

You will gain a solid background in the basics of documenting and evaluating internal control/fieldwork techniques. Using specifically formulated case exercises, you will examine the critical elements of internal auditing: assessing risk, flowcharting, designing flexibility into the audit program, performing the audit and applying audit results to solve business problems.

You also will focus on and put into practice the communications skills associated with internal auditing: conferencing with customers, writing audit findings, and selling audit recommendations.

What Does An Internal Auditor Do?

An internal auditor is a critical component of a successful, smoothly-running organization. Businesses depend on internal auditors to look closely, honestly and unflinchingly at the inner workings of a company to identify illegal, improper, imprecise or simply impractical policies. They are like a company's family doctor performing the equivalent of a physical checkup, inspecting all the systems to make sure nothing is wrong and offering recommendations on how to fix anything that is.

How Do I Become An Internal Auditor?

Internal auditors need a strong knowledge of accounting, economics, risk assessment and general business techniques and practices so that they can do their job effectively. Businesses need to have the confidence that the internal auditor has a strong understanding of business and the regulations that surround it to do their job effectively.

While there are no certification requirements to become an entry-level internal auditor, potential employers will usually expect you to have at least a bachelor's degree in business or a related degree like accounting or finance. Actual work experience as a business accountant or executive can also be helpful. Most Chief Audit Executives have a master's degree and/or at least eight years of experience. They may have a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification or may even be Certified Public Accountants (CPA).

The Fundamentals of Internal Auditing Class is a great complement to a bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance if you're looking to shore up your knowledge and understanding of the internal auditor position.

Why Should I Take A Fundamentals of Internal Auditing Class?

Even though there are no specific educational requirements to become an internal auditor, it can be much to your benefit to take a Fundamentals of Internal Auditing class for several reasons. For one, our Fundamentals of Internal Auditing seminar can greatly expand your knowledge and understanding of the processes of internal auditing. For another, having our Fundamentals of Internal Auditing course on your resume can make you more appealing to potential employees.

Additionally, our fundamentals of internal auditing training can provide a strong foundation if you plan to go on to study for and apply for a Certified Internal Auditor certification.

This class is designed to cover all the major areas of internal auditing and to communicate the information you need in a clear, easy-to-understand way.

Overview Of The Agenda

Below is an overview of this course's agenda. Please click the "Agenda" tab at the top of this page to view the complete agenda.

• Types Of Internal Audits
• Economy, Efficiency, And Effectiveness
• Operational Vs. Financial Auditing
• Identifying Auditable Activities
• Risk Factors
• Planning And Preliminary Fieldwork
• Documenting Internal Controls
• Audit Reports

Bonus

You will receive copies of the Standards for the Professional Practice, invaluable sample documents you can use as models for your own drafts, the COSO overview, and complete text of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Prerequisite: None
Learning Level: Basic

Dates & Times

Classes start on the date(s) posted herein, and run from 8:30am to 5pm daily, except for the last day of class, which ends at 3pm.

Testimonial

"Great class! I have learned so much being new to the audit world. Cannot imagine doing my job effectively without this course."
- Shakeya McDow, Risk Advisory Specialist, Brinker International