This course introduces students to the internal audit profession and the internal audit process. Participants will learn the definition of internal auditing, learn about the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), and competencies needed to become competent in the profession.
Participants will be exposed to an overview of Governance, Risk, Compliance and Controls, and will specifically be exposed to a variety of internal audit topics that relate to governance and risk in Part 1, and Compliance and Controls in Part 2. Through case studies, group discussions and assessments, the participants will be exposed to the benefits and importance of governance, risk, compliance and controls.
The course will further expose the participants to the application governance principles, risk and control frameworks, compliance functions and the application of internal audit concepts to the performance of internal audit in the real-world environment. It will deliver an approach to understanding concepts surrounding the internal auditors’ role in the assessing the internal controls of entities to add value to the goal of achieving the defined objectives of entities.
This course is designed to build on Basic Internal Audit Concepts & Standards and provides participants with a more detail examination of the internal auditing profession and some basic tools needed to become successful auditors.
Accounting Information Systems is concerned with the way computerized information systems impact how accounting data is captured, processed, and communicated. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the role of accounting information systems in organisations, examine the information technology components of information systems and review the means by which organisations acquire and deploy accounting information systems. This hands-on course is expected to provide students with a greater understanding of how micro-computer-based accounting software is used and to demonstrate the advantages of computerized software over manual processes.
Participants will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the role of accounting information systems in organisations, examine the information technology components of information systems and review the means by which organisations acquire and deploy accounting information systems.
Participants will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the role of accounting information systems in organisations, examine the information technology components of information systems and review the means by which organisations acquire and deploy accounting information systems.
