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
speakers.
