Quality Assurance Assessment for Internal Audit Activities
| 23 – 27 June 2025 | Abu Dhabi | 07 – 11 July 2025 | Dubai | 03 – 07 Nov. 2025 | Abu Dhabi |
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
1.Understand the principles and standards of quality assurance in internal audit activities.
2.Learn to conduct internal and external quality assurance reviews in compliance with IIA Standards.
3.Gain proficiency in assessing internal audit performance against benchmarks and best practices.
4.Develop skills to identify improvement opportunities and create actionable recommendations.
5.Enhance their ability to design and implement a quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP).
Course Syllabus:
Day 1: Fundamentals of Quality Assurance for Internal Audit
1.Introduction to Quality Assurance in Internal Auditing
2.Components of Quality Assurance Assessments
3.Establishing a Quality Assurance Framework
4.Workshop: Designing a Quality Assurance Framework
Day 2: Conducting Internal Quality Assessments
1.Internal Quality Assurance Reviews
2.Measuring Performance Metrics
3.Identifying Areas for Improvement
4.Case Study: Performing an Internal Quality Review
Day 3: External Quality Assessments
1.Understanding External Assessments
2.Preparing for an External Quality Review
3.Evaluating Results and Reporting Findings
4.Practical Exercise: Preparing for an External Assessment
Day 4: Continuous Improvement in Internal Audit Activities
1.Developing a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)
2.Embedding Continuous Improvement
3.Leveraging Technology for Quality Assurance
4.Workshop: Creating a QAIP Framework for a Hypothetical Organization
Day 5: Reporting, Action Plans, and Implementation
1.Developing Action Plans
2.Sustaining Quality in Internal Auditing
3.Capstone Project: Designing a Comprehensive QAIP and Assessment Report
