Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course AGRC-017
Fundamentals of Risk Based Internal Auditing
Organizations operate in increasingly complex environments where effective risk management is essential for achieving st... The outline covers Introduction to Risk-Based Internal Auditing, Risk Assessment and Audit Plann...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
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- 8Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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12 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Organizations operate in increasingly complex environments where effective risk management is essential for achieving strategic objectives. Risk-based internal auditing enables auditors to focus assurance efforts on the areas that matter most to organizational success. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to apply risk-based auditing methodologies, assess organizational risks, and deliver meaningful assurance and value-added recommendations.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the principles and benefits of risk-based internal auditing
- Apply risk assessment techniques in audit planning and execution
- Develop risk-focused audit plans and programs
- Evaluate governance, risk management, and control processes
- Conduct effective risk-based audit engagements
- Report audit findings and recommendations effectively
- Support organizational objectives through value-added assurance activities
Who should attend
Target audience
- Internal auditors
- Audit managers and supervisors
- Risk management professionals
- Compliance officers
- Governance specialists
- Internal control professionals
- Professionals involved in assurance and risk oversight functions
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course combines interactive presentations, case studies, practical exercises, audit simulations, risk assessment workshops, group discussions, and real-world audit scenarios to ensure practical understanding and application.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Introduction to Risk-Based Internal Auditing
- Understanding the purpose and evolution of internal auditing
- Exploring the principles of risk-based auditing and its organizational value
- Understanding governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks
- Coffee break
- Understanding governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks (continued)
- Reviewing international internal auditing standards and professional practices
- Understanding organizational objectives and risk alignment
- Identifying the role of internal audit in supporting risk management effectiveness
Day 2
Risk Assessment and Audit Planning
- Understanding enterprise risk management concepts and methodologies
- Identifying strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and emerging risks
- Assessing risk likelihood, impact, and risk appetite considerations
- Developing risk registers and risk assessment matrices
- Coffee break
- Developing risk registers and risk assessment matrices (continued)
- Prioritizing audit activities based on organizational risk exposure
- Preparing risk-based audit plans and annual audit programs
Day 3
Conducting Risk-Based Audit Engagements
- Defining audit objectives, scope, and audit criteria
- Developing risk-focused audit programs and testing procedures
- Identifying key controls and evaluating control effectiveness
- Coffee break
- Identifying key controls and evaluating control effectiveness (continued)
- Gathering audit evidence through interviews, observations, and documentation reviews
- Applying analytical procedures and risk-focused testing techniques
- Documenting audit work and maintaining quality audit records
Day 4
Evaluating Controls and Reporting Findings
- Assessing the design and effectiveness of internal controls
- Identifying control weaknesses, root causes, and risk implications
- Evaluating residual risk and management responses
- Coffee break
- Evaluating residual risk and management responses (continued)
- Developing practical and value-added recommendations
- Writing clear, concise, and impactful audit reports
- Communicating audit results to management and stakeholders effectively
Day 5
Advanced Applications and Continuous Improvement
- Applying risk-based auditing to emerging and strategic risk areas
- Understanding continuous auditing and continuous monitoring approaches
- Auditing governance and risk management processes
- Utilizing data analytics to support risk-based audit activities
- Coffee break
- Utilizing data analytics to support risk-based audit activities (continued)
- Measuring internal audit performance and effectiveness
- Developing a personal action plan for implementing risk-based auditing practices
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Fundamentals of Risk Based Internal Auditing (AGRC-017) cover?
This course covers Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 11 - 15 January 2027. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Internal auditors, Audit managers and supervisors, Risk management professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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