Overview

This course provides a practical foundation in internal auditing to strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance.
It focuses on risk-based audit planning, control evaluation, and effective reporting to support informed decision-making.

Objectives

  • Build the ability to assess organizational risks, controls, and compliance effectively

  • Strengthen audit planning, execution, and reporting aligned with professional standards

Outline

  • Role of internal audit in governance and oversight

  • Audit standards, ethics, and regulatory frameworks (IIA)

  • Risk assessment and risk-based audit planning

  • Internal control evaluation and process review

  • Compliance audits and operational reviews

  • Audit reporting, findings, and recommendations

  • Follow-up actions and performance improvement

Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to…

  • Develop risk-based internal audit plans aligned with organizational objectives

  • Evaluate internal controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness

  • Present clear audit findings with actionable recommendations