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Course AGRC-008
Internal Audit Quality Assurance
A high-performing internal audit function must demonstrate quality, independence, efficiency, and alignment with profess... The outline covers Internal Audit, Quality & Performance, Quality Assurance & Improvement Progra...
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16 sessions
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16 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
A high-performing internal audit function must demonstrate quality, independence, efficiency, and alignment with professional standards. Quality assurance programs help internal audit teams improve performance, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and ensure compliance with international standards. This course provides participants with practical tools to build and manage quality assurance and improvement programs, conduct internal assessments, prepare for external reviews, and enhance audit effectiveness.
Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, assessment workshops, group discussions, benchmarking exercises, self-assessment tools, and real workplace examples.
Course Objectives
- Understand quality principles in internal auditing
- Apply international internal audit standards and ethics
- Develop a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)
- Measure internal audit performance effectively
- Conduct internal self-assessments and reviews
- Prepare for external quality assessments
- Identify improvement opportunities and best practices
- Strengthen reporting and compliance processes
Target Audience
- Internal Auditors
- Chief Audit Executives
- Audit Managers
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Governance and Compliance Officers
- Audit Committee Members
- Anyone responsible for internal audit effectiveness
Target Competencies
- Internal Auditing
- Quality Assurance
- Performance Measurement
- Compliance Management
- Audit Standards Application
- Continuous Improvement
- Governance Review
- Reporting Skills
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand quality principles in internal auditing
- Apply international internal audit standards and ethics
- Develop a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)
- Measure internal audit performance effectively
- Conduct internal self-assessments and reviews
- Prepare for external quality assessments
- Identify improvement opportunities and best practices
- Strengthen reporting and compliance processes
Who should attend
Target audience
- Internal Auditors
- Chief Audit Executives
- Audit Managers
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Governance and Compliance Officers
- Audit Committee Members
- Anyone responsible for internal audit effectiveness
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, assessment workshops, group discussions, benchmarking exercises, self-assessment tools, and real workplace examples.
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Internal Audit, Quality & Performance
- Concept of internal audit
- Types of internal audit function
- Principles of conduct of the Code of Ethics
- International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
- Meaning of quality and performance
- Measuring performance
Day 2
Quality Assurance & Improvement Program
- Framework for quality assurance
- Requirements of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
- Evaluation of conformance with policies, procedures, and standards
- Application of the Code of Ethics
- Assessing efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit activity
- Identifying opportunities for improvement
Day 3
Internal Assessments
- Ongoing monitoring of performance of internal audit activity and staff
- Periodic self-assessment and review
- Assessing internal audit activity charter
- Evaluating legislative and regulatory requirements
- Establishing benchmarks for internal audit activities
- Establishing metrics to indicate improvement in the organization
Day 4
External Assessments
- Importance of external assessment
- Forms of external assessment
- Frequency of external assessment
- Internal audit and audit committee function
- Assessment of conflict of interest
- Following up results and recommendations of external assessments
Day 5
Using the Quality Assessment Manual to Conduct Self-Assessment
- Effectiveness of using resources
- Best successful practices
- Organization’s risk management
- Reporting on the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
- Disclosure of non-conformance
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
- Case studies in each day activity
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Internal Audit Quality Assurance (AGRC-008) 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 1 - 5 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Internal Auditors, Chief Audit Executives, Audit Managers
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?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, Istanbul, Paris, Munich, Kuala lumpur.
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