An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Consultancy Skills for Auditors
Discovering the Consulting Skills
to be a Professional Auditor
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06-10 Jul 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 26-30 Oct 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
This Consultancy Skills for Auditors Course is designed to equip auditors with the consulting competencies needed to deliver greater value to their organizations. As the role of internal audit continues to evolve, auditors are increasingly expected to function not only as assurance providers but also as trusted advisors. This training course explores how to apply consultancy skills alongside audit expertise to support decision-making, improve governance, and strengthen internal control frameworks. Participants will learn how to balance objectivity with insight, using consultancy techniques to complement assurance services while maintaining independence. Through interactive exercises, real-life case studies, and facilitated group discussions, attendees will build practical skills in stakeholder engagement, gap analysis, and value-driven reporting. The course emphasizes developing a creative, solution-focused mindset that enhances the auditor’s role and supports broader organizational success.
Training Course Objectives
This Consultancy Skills Training Course focuses on building essential consultancy capabilities that auditors can use to enhance the impact of internal audit services. By the end of the course, participants will be able to deliver advisory support that complements assurance activities.
- Understand the consultant’s role and how it adds value to the audit function
- Apply key consulting skills within internal audit and risk management contexts
- Conduct gap analysis to identify strengths and development areas
- Use consulting tools and techniques to improve organizational processes
- Strengthen facilitation and communication skills to support internal stakeholders
Designed for
This Consultancy Skills for Auditors Course is ideal for professionals responsible for internal audit and advisory services. It is especially beneficial for those who aim to broaden their role by incorporating value-added consulting approaches into their audit function.
- Internal Auditors and Audit Managers
- Financial Controllers and Reporting Professionals
- Accounting Executives and Budgeting Officers
- Risk and Compliance Managers
- Business and Commercial Analysts
- Investment Analysts and Strategic Advisors
- Professionals engaged in governance and assurance roles
Learning Methods
This Consultancy Skills Training Course uses a blend of practical learning techniques to ensure deep engagement and effective application. Participants will engage in scenario-based group work, case studies, interactive discussions, and role-playing activities. The methodology encourages critical thinking and allows delegates to reflect on their own work environments. Pre- and post-course assessments will be used to measure learning outcomes, while guided facilitation helps reinforce theoretical concepts with practical relevance.
The Course Outline
- The definition of internal auditing
- The Concept of internal audit
- The roles & procedures within the internal audit department
- Preserving independence and objectivity
- Audit preparation and planning to ensure an effective audit
- The skills of auditors
- The key consulting activities in an organization
- The role of consulting in internal auditing
- The link between audit committee requirements & consulting services
- Strengthening organizational governance
- Creating the compliance framework
- Developing and improving risk management
- The key phases of a consultancy engagement
- Assessment of the consulting skills
- Developing and presenting ideas and solutions
- Writing skills and effectively communicating results
- The importance of effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrating professional competency
- Identifying the tools and techniques of consulting
- Understanding the need to listen and writing reports for consulting
- Developing and managing the client satisfaction
- Process benchmarking and gap analysis
- Managing the “politics issues” and how to deal with
- Managing & setting polices of conflict of interest
- Enhancing the capabilities of problem-solving skills
- Implementing on going assurance
- Developing fraud awareness workshop
- Strengthening the ethics & code of conduct programme
- Assessment business development opportunities
- Taking advantages of hidden opportunities
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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