Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance
Plan and conduct risk-based internal audits that add value and strengthen controls.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course covers the full internal audit cycle under the Global Internal Audit Standards: risk-based planning, fieldwork, testing controls, reporting and follow-up. It also addresses combined assurance and the relationship between internal audit, risk and compliance functions.
Who should attend
- Internal auditors
- Audit committee members
- Risk and compliance staff
- Public-sector internal audit units
What you will be able to do
- Apply the Global Internal Audit Standards
- Build a risk-based audit plan
- Test controls and gather evidence
- Write audit findings that drive action
- Coordinate combined assurance
Course outline
Day 1The audit function
- • Standards and ethics
- • Audit charter and independence
- • Three lines model
- • Audit committees
Day 2Risk-based planning
- • Audit universe
- • Risk assessment
- • Annual plan
- • Engagement planning
Day 3Fieldwork
- • Control testing
- • Sampling
- • Working papers
- • Data analytics
Day 4Reporting
- • Writing findings
- • Root causes
- • Management responses
- • Follow-up
Day 5Assurance and quality
- • Combined assurance
- • Compliance reviews
- • Quality assurance
- • Improvement plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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