An internal audit report is a formal document where internal auditor summarizes its work on an audit and reports its findings and recommendations based on work. The Auditor's report is provided as an assurance service in order for the user to make decisions based on the results of the audit. It is a major factor by which the reputation of internal audit department is established.
Internal Audit reporting and communication is a critical element of an effective internal audit function. Principle 15 of the GIAS addresses these areas.
This course is part two in a two-part series on Executing the Internal Audit Engagement. In this course we focus on the many aspects that must be considered when developing the internal audit conclusion, communicating and report and managing and monitoring findings.
Learning Objectives
- Examine final engagement conclusion.
- Explore requirements for final engagement documentation.
- Explore final engagement communications.
- Examine engagement action plans.
- Recognize and confirming the implementation of action plans.
- Examine monitoring and engagement communicate acceptance.
Included In Certifications
This course is included in the following Certification Programs:
32 CoursesInternal Controls and Internal Audit Certification
- Internal Audit Standards Overview
- Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS - Part 1
- Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS – Part 2
- Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS – Part 3
- Executing the Internal Audit Engagement in Line with GIAS – Part 1
- Executing the Internal Audit Engagement in Line with GIAS – Part 2
- Identifying and Implementing the Proper Balance of Internal Controls
- Documentation Methods For Internal Control Processes
- Segregation of Duties for Core Business Processes
- Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Department
- Internal Audit Management - Top Skills
- Internal Audit: Keys to Managing an Effective Function
- Understanding Risk-Based Auditing
- Risk Based Auditing – Establishing a Methodology
- Risk Based Auditing – Applying the Methodology
- Cyber Risk Frameworks And Concepts
- Information Technology (IT) Controls in Emerging Business Environments
- Fraud Risk Assessments
- Professional Skepticism - Keys to Maintaining
- Introduction to Forensic Accounting
- The Fraud Triangle
- Internal Audit Effective Relations with the Audit Committee
- COSO 2013 Overview
- COSO 2013 - Operational Execution
- Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 1
- Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 2
- Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 3
- Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 4
- Internal Audit Challenges During Times of COVID
- Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) - Overview and Contrast to 2017 International Professional Practices Framework
- Tools for Internal Control Certificate
- Lessons of an Auditor- Tools for Internal Control Certificate
Prerequisites
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.