- Overview and basics of internal auditing
- The role of an audit staff
- Basic documentation techniques
I. Introduction and Background
a. Definition of Internal Auditing
b. What do Internal Auditors do?
II. History of Internal Auditing
a. Beginnings
b. Traditional vs. Modern Internal Auditing
III. Overview of Internal Audit Guidance
a. Institute of Internal Auditors/International Professional Practices Framework
b. Code of Ethics
c. Standards
d. Practice Advisories
IV. Internal Audit Planning
a. IIA Requirements
b. Long Range Planning
c. Short Range Planning
d. Audit Risk Assessment
V. Internal Audit Process
a. Audit Assigned to Audit Plan
b. Preliminary Work
c. Development of Audit Workprogram
d. Conducting Fieldwork
e. Documenting Results and Observations
VI. Sampling Methodologies and Overview of Application
a. Non-statistical Sampling
b. Statistical Sampling
VII. Internal Audit Wrap-Up
a. Audit Reporting
b. Effective Exit Conferences
c. Audit Follow-Up Basics
VIII. Flowcharting
a. Basics
b. When to Utilize
c. Storyboarding
IX. Interview Techniques
a. Basics
b. Active Listening
c. Non-Verbal Active Listening
d. Neurolinguistic Eye Cues
X. Future Steps and Hurdles
a. Discussion of future trends and techniques
XI. IT Auditing