Audit Senior Managers Course

This Audit Senior Managers course provides an in-depth knowledge of the auditing field, including the latest guidance for a risk-based, top-down approach, key terminology, and basic steps on how to audit.

CONTENT

Introduction and Background

• What is Auditing?
• What are the Applicable Standards?

Internal Auditing Basics

• Risk Assessment
• Existing Documentation
• Interviewing and Gathering Evidence
• Building Rapport
• Questioning Techniques
• Active Listening Skills

Audit Field Work

• Provided By / Prepared by Client (PBC) Lists
• Audit Workprograms
• Documentation Types and Styles

Performing Tests of Controls and Substantive Testing

• Gathering Information
• Audit Sampling
• Audit Evidence
• Testing Techniques
• Analysis and Evaluation of Information

Fraud Considerations

• The Fraud Triangle
• Red Flags of Fraud
• Fraud Concerns by Industry

Information Technology

• Auditor Responsibility for IT Knowledge
• Information Technology General Controls
• Information Technology Application Software Controls

FOR WHOM:

Corporate Internal Auditors, IT Managers and other Managers/Officials who perform related functions.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.