Conference on Certified Internal Auditor CIA

Overview:

Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

This conference is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills in their respective fields. Through interactive sessions and practical examples, participants will gain the expertise necessary to excel in their professional roles.

Conference Objectives:

At the end of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Develop risk-based internal audit plans.

• Manage internal audit resources effectively.

• Plan and supervise individual audit engagements.

• Communicate audit results and monitor outcomes.

• Utilize data analytics and audit software in auditing.

• Enhance communication and reporting skills for auditors.

• Address ethical issues and challenges in internal audit.

• Align internal audit practices with organizational objectives.

• Prepare for the CIA certification exam.

Targeted Audience

• Internal Auditors.

• Audit Managers.

• Compliance Officers.

• Risk Management Professionals.

• Finance Professionals.

• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Consultants.

• Professionals preparing for the CIA certification exam.

• Internal Audit Staff Members.

• Chief Audit Executives (CAEs).

Conference Outline:

Unit 1:

Managing the Internal Audit Function:

• Strategic Roles of Internal Audit.

• Operational Roles of Internal Audit.

• Establish Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan.

• Internal Audit Resources Requirements.

• Aligning Internal Audit with Organizational Objectives.

• Practical exercises.

Unit 2:

Managing Individual Engagements:

• Plan the Engagements.

• Supervise the Engagements.

• Communicate Results.

• Monitor Outcomes.

• Ensuring Quality and Compliance in Audit Engagements.

• Practical exercises.

Unit 3:

Internal Audit Tools and Techniques:

• Data Analytics in Internal Audit.

• Sampling Techniques in Auditing.

• Documentation and Working Papers.

• Use of Audit Software.

• Implementing Technology in Internal Audit.

• Practical exercises.

Unit 4:

Communication and Reporting:

• Effective Communication Skills for Auditors.

• Reporting Audit Findings.

• Writing Clear and Concise Audit Reports.

• Presenting Audit Results to Management.

• Developing Recommendations for Improvement.

• Practical exercises.

Unit 5:

Ethical Issues and Challenges in Internal Audit:

• Code of Ethics for Internal Auditors.

• Managing Conflicts of Interest.

• Maintaining Objectivity and Independence.

• Ethical Decision-Making in Auditing.

• Addressing Ethical Dilemmas in Internal Audit.

• Prepare for the certification exam.

• Practical exercises.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.