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| INTERNAL AUDIT |
Challenges facing your organisation |
In many countries, the demand for improved accountability and greater
transparency within government has resulted in a call for more
information about government programmes and services.
The audit function has always been viewed as an integral part of
government financial management. Through its procedures, internal audit
provides credibility to the information reported by management and is
increasingly used as an instrument for improving the performance of
financial reporting and organisational performance generally, and as a
deterrent to fraud and corruption.
This programme is designed for Internal Auditors at supervisory or
management level and above, or those involved in the audit of computer
based accounting and other financial systems. It may also benefit
Financial Managers responsible for internal audit departments or units
Benefits of attending to you and your organisation
You will be able to:
 Evaluate the risks faced by, and within, your organisation (including those posed by a computerised system)
Develop long and short term plans for your audit department
Develop and implement an efficient and effective audit
Assist in improving systems of controls, and as a result reduce the risk of errors, fraud and corruption
Carry out small investigations to identify waste and inefficiencies, and
advise management on strategies for deterring extravagance and
improving economy, efficiency and effectiveness of organisational
activities
Advise on safeguards and controls, particularly for the user, on the
introduction of a new information technology system
Encourage and assist in proper reporting and sound management of
public debt and in securing value for money.
Programme aim
The overall aim of this programme is to provide you with the essential knowledge, and a sound understanding, of the key elements representing internal audit as it is practiced in today’s world. To examine and assess the risks faced by the rganisation, including the particular risks posed through the introduction of information technology systems. And to develop a range of audit management skills that will better equip you in leading professional, motivated teams, and in preparing robust audit reports that contain strong, well evidenced conclusions and
recommendations for improving the effective management of internal
controls that add value to your organisation.
What you will learn
International Internal Audit guidelines and standards
Systems Based Audit (SBA)
Computer based audit and the use of the computer as an audit tool
Investigation of fraud and corruption
Introduction to value for money (VFM) audit
Audit Management
Audit reporting, communication and quality control
The importance of Corporate Governance and the role of the Audit
Committee
The importance of the relationship between internal and external audit
Learn through a mixture of participative lectures presented by expert guest speakers from the industry
Benefit from case studies, group syndicate exercises and the development of workable action plans
Relevant field visits giving first hand and practical insights into current
working practices. A lively interactive forum between participants and
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