Internal Auditing Training

Internal Audits are an effective, non-threatening way to confirm an organization does what it says it is doing in terms of documented procedures, work instructions and standard operating procedures as well as applicable industry standards and government regulations. As the term “audit” implies, a major task for the internal audit team is to look for non-conformities and then assure that Corrective Actions Plans are developed and implemented to return the related process to conformity. However, unlike audits done by third parties or others from outside of an organization, a unique feature of internal audits is that effective audit teams will also highlight “Opportunities for Improvement” that can proactively trigger process enhancements.  Additionally, “Noteworthy Practices” that can be shared with other similar processes in the organization.

The most valuable internal audits are well-planned, highly coordinated events that minimize disruption to the operation. For this to happen, the members of the internal auditor team not only need to understand the basic audit process, but they need to know how to gather relevant information, to document what they see and hear and to dig deep in order to yield valuable insights.

Give your audit team the tools they need

This course, Internal Audit Training, prepares people to serve on internal auditor teams, but it is also valuable training for anyone involved in an internal audit either as an auditor or as someone who’s department or process is being audited. The course provides a foundation for conducting internal audits and will assure that all those involved in the audit (those doing the audit and those who’s processes are being audited) have a common understanding of the audit steps, general objectives and benefits of effective internal audits.

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will have a solid understanding of the purpose, objectives and benefits of Internal Audits. They will know the purpose and process for each of the six steps for conducting Internal Audits and will be able to plan and prepare for audits, participate in the audit itself collecting and evaluating evidence, write a final report and conduct a closing meeting.