PURPOSE:
This programme is designed for internal auditors at various levels, from both the public and private sectors, to ensure auditors fulfil their professional responsibilities in risk, control and governance.

BENEFITS
Organisation:
This programme will enhance the auditor’s skills to improve audit coverage and provide assurance on the organisation’s risk management, governance and control framework. This will facilitate the organisation in improving its ability to implement and realize specific goals which will invariably enhance its credibility, profitability and competitiveness.

Individual:
Participants embarking on this training programme will gain enhanced skills, knowledge and
competencies in the field of internal audit, thereby increasing their capacity and marketability. They will also enjoy greater job satisfaction, motivation and morale through the ultimate achievement in greater efficiency and effectiveness within their job processes.

KEY COURSE FEATURES
Gain an appreciation of the role of internal audit function and its reporting relationships and legislation governing this relationship
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Gain an overall understanding of the professional practices and Standards developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
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Understand and apply those tools necessary for Planning the Audit Assignment
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Be able to scope the audit based on his/her understanding of the business environment of an organization
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Obtain an overall understanding of the standards governing audit fieldwork.
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Gain a general understanding of the principles governing the gathering of information
necessary to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, risk management and
governance processes.
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Gain a preliminary understanding of the tools and techniques used in this phase of an audit.
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Understand report structure principles
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Understand the purpose of financial statements
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Understand key considerations for preparing Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS 1 and relevant audit documentation for cash and accrual financial statements audit.
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Understand the role of the auditor in the procurement process and the relevant
legislation/policies governing procurement procedures in the public sector

TARGET GROUPS
This programme is intended for all internal auditors and other interested parties, in both the private and public sector or persons desiring to move into the audit profession.
Persons with the following certification may seek exemptions from modules 1 and 2:
• CIA- Certified Internal Auditor
• CRMA- Certification in Risk Management Assurance
• CGAP- Certified Government Auditing Professionals

No exemptions will be granted for Level 1 Modules 3 and 4.

MODULES	CORE FEATURES	HOURS
1	CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND AUDIT ENGAGEMENT STANDARD	33
2	FIELD WORK AND AUDITING REPORTING PROCEDURE	42
3	AUDITING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	30
4	AUDITING THE PROCUREMENT FUNCTION	33
TOTAL		132

CERTIFICATION:
Participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement on successful completion of each level.

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