An Intensive 10-day Training Course
Raising the Bar of Internal Audit
Enhancing the Skills and Techniques to Provide Professional Consultancy and Assurance
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun-10 Jul 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $11,900 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 19-30 Oct 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $11,900 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
The Raising the Bar of Internal Audit training course is designed to elevate internal auditors’ capabilities by aligning audit practices with organizational objectives, strategic risks, and governance frameworks. Today’s internal auditors must go beyond routine compliance checks and embrace a value-added approach that supports enterprise success. This course emphasizes how internal audit can act as both an assurance provider and a trusted advisor by enhancing governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
Participants will learn how to apply consulting skills alongside audit methodologies to drive organizational improvement and foster resilience. Through practical case studies, assessment frameworks, and diagnostic tools, attendees will be equipped to measure internal audit efficiency, conduct quality assessments, and identify improvement areas. This Internal Audit Training Course not only reinforces the technical foundations of auditing but also explores the interpersonal and strategic consulting techniques needed to influence stakeholders and drive change.
MODULES
This training course is split into two modules:
MODULE I - Internal Audit Quality Assurance
MODULE II - Consultancy Skills for Auditors
Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.
Training Course Objectives
This Internal Audit Course helps participants strengthen the internal audit function while developing core consulting capabilities to support wider organizational objectives.
- Conduct internal quality assessments and benchmark audit functions
- Improve conformance with international audit standards
- Identify gaps in audit strategy and execution for stronger performance
- Align auditing with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks
- Build dual capabilities as both internal auditors and strategic consultants
- Apply tools and facilitation techniques used by audit professionals
Designed for
This Internal Audit Training Course is ideal for professionals across various functions who are responsible for governance, compliance, or audit excellence.
- Internal Auditors and Audit Managers
- Accounting Executives and Finance Managers
- Financial Controllers and Reporting Specialists
- Budget Officers and Analysts
- Business and Investment Analysts
- Regulatory and Compliance Officers
- Commercial Managers and Strategic Planning Executives
Learning Methods
This training course uses a dynamic blend of adult learning techniques, including instructor-led presentations, case study analysis, role-playing exercises, and collaborative group activities. Participants will engage in simulations and post-course assessments designed to reinforce learning outcomes. Video segments, interactive discussions, and facilitation practice will further support the development of both auditing and consultancy competencies. Emphasis is placed on applying theory to real-world situations to ensure tangible value is delivered back to the organization.
The Course Outline
- Concept of Internal Audit
- Types of internal audit function
- The Principles of Conduct of the Code of Ethics
- The International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)
- Meaning of Quality and performance
- Measuring performance
- The framework for quality assurance
- Requirements of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
- Evaluation of the conformance with relevant policies, procedures, and standards
- The application of the Code of Ethics
- Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit activity
- Identifies opportunities for improvement
- Ongoing monitoring of performance of the internal audit activity and staff.
- Periodic self-assessment and review
- Assess internal audit activity’s charter
- Evaluate the applicable legislative and regulatory requirements
- Establish benchmark of the internal audit activities
- Establish metrics to indicate improvement in organization
- Importance of external assessment
- Form of external assessment
- Frequency of external assessment
- Internal audit and audit committee function
- Assessment of conflict of interest
- Following up the results & recommendation of external assessments
- The effectiveness of using the resources
- The best successful practices
- The organization’s risk management
- Reporting on the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
- Disclosure of non-conformance
- Compliance with the regulatory requirements
- Case studies in each day activity
- 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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