• Comprehensive 5-day professional program
• Coverage of audit standards, techniques, and tools
• Risk-based and process-oriented auditing approach
• Practical case studies and exercises
• Focus on governance, compliance, and operational improvement
• Hands-on audit planning and reporting experience

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of internal auditors
• Apply auditing standards, principles, and methodologies
• Identify and assess organizational risks
• Develop audit plans and programs
• Conduct effective audits, including fieldwork and testing
• Prepare clear, accurate, and actionable audit reports
• Follow up on audit recommendations and support continuous improvement

This course is suitable for:

• Internal Auditors and Audit Team Members
• Compliance and Risk Management Professionals
• Finance and Accounting Staff
• Operational Managers supporting audit activities
• Professionals preparing for internal audit certifications

Day 1: Introduction to Internal Auditing

• Role and purpose of internal auditing
• Principles, standards, and code of ethics (IIA Standards)
• Governance, risk management, and control concepts
• Internal audit function structure and responsibilities
  
  

Day 2: Risk Assessment & Audit Planning

• Identifying organizational risks
• Risk-based audit planning
• Developing audit programs and scopes
• Resource allocation and scheduling
• Practical exercises in audit planning
  
  

Day 3: Conducting the Audit

• Fieldwork techniques and evidence gathering
• Audit sampling and testing
• Interviewing and observation methods
• Document review and data analysis
• Common audit findings and challenges

Day 4: Audit Reporting & Communication

• Structuring audit reports
• Writing clear, concise, and actionable recommendations
• Communication with management and stakeholders
• Follow-up procedures
• Practical exercises in report preparation
  
  

Day 5: Continuous Improvement & Audit Best Practices

• Using audits to drive organizational improvement
• Monitoring corrective actions and effectiveness
• Emerging trends in internal auditing
• Case studies and lessons learned
• Group exercises, review, and key takeaways

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.