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Internal Audit: From Planning to Execution
Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages
- Duration5 days
- FormatClassroom or live online
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic or a European language
- CertificateARUK Certificate of Attendance
- FeeFrom £2,280 + VAT
Audit practitioners, governance professionals and finance managers will learn to plan, execute and document internal audits on this five-day programme. The course covers risk assessment, data analytics and fieldwork techniques, alongside advanced topics including fraud detection, IT audits and cybersecurity assessments. Quality assurance practices and GRC standards are addressed throughout.
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Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%
Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options
Online (live)
With a trainer, on dates to suit your team
This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.
£1,850 + VAT
Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%
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Course overview
Internal audit functions are expected to do more than tick compliance boxes. Auditors must understand the full governance, risk and compliance (GRC) environment, gather reliable evidence and produce reports that prompt genuine organisational change. When planning is poor or methodology is inconsistently applied, control weaknesses go unnoticed and emerging threats such as fraud and IT vulnerabilities are left unaddressed.
This course guides delegates through the complete audit lifecycle. Planning comes first: setting objectives, defining scope, identifying risks and allocating resources. From there, sessions cover the main audit methodologies, including risk-based and control-based approaches, and show delegates how to bring data analytics into fieldwork to improve both accuracy and efficiency.
Day three is devoted to conducting fieldwork. Delegates practise interviewing auditees, performing control walkthroughs and structuring audit reports for maximum impact. Advanced sessions on days four and five address fraud detection, fraud risk assessment, IT audit procedures and cybersecurity evaluations, drawing on investigative techniques and legal considerations. The final day covers quality assurance, peer reviews and the use of audit findings to drive continuous improvement.
Course objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Formulate audit objectives, define the scope and build an effective audit plan
- Select appropriate risk-based or control-based methodologies for different scenarios
- Conduct interviews, perform control walkthroughs and gather reliable audit evidence
- Evaluate IT systems, networks and cybersecurity controls against data protection regulations
- Establish quality assurance programmes and run peer reviews to drive continuous improvement
Target competencies
- Audit planning
- Methodology selection
- Investigative fieldwork
- Fraud and IT auditing
- Quality assurance
Who should attend
This course suits:
- Audit practitioners
- Governance professionals
- Financial services regulators
- Finance managers
- Functional managers
- Senior managers
- Board members
- Individuals interested in the internal control environment
Training methodology
- Brief presentations from the consultant
- Case studies drawing on examples from various industries and sectors
- Group exercises and simulations to consolidate learning
Daily agenda
- Day 1
Foundations of internal auditing
- Introducing internal auditing
- Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) context
- Differences between internal and external auditing
- Key principles and industry standards
- Planning the audit process
- Defining the objectives, scope and criteria
- Identifying risks and evaluating their significance
- Structuring an effective plan and timeline
- Day 2
Methodologies and techniques
- Audit approaches and methodologies
- Reviewing risk-based and control-based approaches
- Choosing the right methodology for specific scenarios
- Integrating data analytics and technology
- Collecting audit evidence and data
- Techniques for gathering reliable information
- Statistical methods and sampling strategies
- Maintaining audit trails and documenting findings
- Moving into execution and fieldwork
- Day 3
Conducting fieldwork
- Techniques for conducting interviews
- Testing controls and performing walkthroughs
- Managing obstacles during fieldwork
- Reporting and communication
- Communicating clearly with auditees
- Structuring impactful audit reports
- Presenting recommendations and findings to stakeholders
- Day 4
Advanced topics
- Investigating and detecting fraud
- Spotting red flags and warning signs
- Running fraud risk assessments
- Legal considerations and investigative techniques
- Cybersecurity and IT audits
- Auditing networks, applications and IT systems
- Reviewing vulnerabilities and cybersecurity controls
- Checking compliance with data protection rules
- Day 5
Quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Internal audit quality assurance
- Setting up a quality assurance programme
- External assessments, peer reviews and self-assessments
- Using feedback to improve audit processes
- Future trends and continuous improvement
- Using findings to improve the organisation
- Tracking new GRC standards and regulations
- Applying new technology trends in auditing
Certificate
Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register?
Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.
Are fees shown with VAT?
Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.
Can this course be delivered for our team only?
Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.
Is this course available online?
Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.
Is there a group discount?
Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.
Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?
Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.
What certificate will I receive?
An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.
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