This course is designed to provide the required understanding and insight into understanding, designing, managing and monitoring internal audits. Internal audits are critical to all aspects of financial, operational and compliance processes. For businesses to succeed in today’s global economy, professionals must be able to distinguish quickly between everyday tasks and internal audit requirements. Many of our users have asked for longer courses worth more continuing education credits, and we listened! This 8-hour course takes a comprehensive and in-depth look at critical principles and real-world scenarios involved the management of your internal audit processes and procedures.

Learning Objectives
  • Explore critical components of upholding your internal audit charter.
  • Evaluate the definition and requirements of risk based auditing.
  • Determine the meaning of developing an independent audit plan.
Last updated/reviewed: March 22, 2024
151 Reviews (627 ratings)

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5
Anonymous Author
This comprehensive course served as a great overview and refresher, reinforcing the significance of establishing and maintaining an effective and highly-respected Internal Audit function within the organization. As a senior business operations leader in my organization, this course also provided me with additional insights into the importance of the IA function as well as viewing a few things through a slightly different lens, which will undoubtedly make me a better business partner to support my cross-functional IA partners. I always enjoy Lynn's courses, and her supporting materials are unparalleled - nicely done!

3
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This course was very informative. There were some cases offered and examples offered from personal experience and Ms Cooper's case but I would have liked more concrete examples or cases to help make this material more relatable. The repetition was helpful but some of it could have been replaced by more substance. This course has great potential.

5
Anonymous Author
A very thorough course covering all important areas: skill for IA management, managing the IA function, and building effective relationships with the Audit Committee. To be successful with the Audit Committee IA should make sure that management takes appropriate action to audit findings before raising the issue with the Audit Committee.

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Anonymous Author
Very comprehensive and imfo content The instructor explained all topics in the course in easy and friendly manner I highly recommend this course to everyone who seeks cybersecurity course or to fulfill isaca cpe for isca certifications. Many thanks to illumeo All your courses are excellent and comprehensive in all fields.

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Anonymous Author
Taking this course would help me to develop the strong foundation for internal Audit function, and I think it would be better to give me more examples to further understand the essence of the internal audit control, because my supervisor sometimes ask me to design some internal control for the safty of the company administration.

4
Anonymous Author
Provides a great overview of what is expected to operate an effective internal audit function. Emphasis on establishing and maintaining communication with the audit committee and management. Importance of reviewing audit standards with management and board to improve relationship between departments.

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Anonymous Author
This was an interesting course to delve into the function of Internal Audit. My primary role within my organization is not audit, so it was interesting to learn the standards, best practices that are in place for IA. The knowledge gained will help me partner better with my Internal Audit colleagues.

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Anonymous Author
Great content with meaningful, substantive questions posed and answered. The combination of written and audio materials provided an excellent union of framework and reference information supported with anecdotal examples and professional experience, including variations witnessed in practice.

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Anonymous Author
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5
Member's Profile
I enjoyed the examples provided for all key topics. I also can tell Lynn is experienced and knows what she's talking about. This course was comprehensive, and would benefit IA leadership who are new to the role or in need of a refresher on key elements of a high-functioning IA dpt.

5
Member's Profile
This was an in-depth, critical thinking, informative course. Lynn always presents her courses with detailed structure and thought-provoking examples. I know when went I take one of her courses, I will be more empowered with the knowledge she provides.

5
Anonymous Author
Great overall understanding of the internal audit function as it relates to the audit committee, IA and CAE. As well as overall communication between IA and management. Great course for good overall understanding of the importance of Internal Audit!

5
Member's Profile
Fantastic course. I've taken ALL of Lynn's classes and although some of the information from this class appeared on other courses, this course brought everything together. I'm not in IA but this course made me appreciate their position.

4
Member's Profile
The webinar was great and the speaker exceptionally knowledgeable. I will definitely look into her publishing's to gain further knowledge on the subject. There is an abundance of information on the relationship between IA and the company.

5
Member's Profile
This course explains the unique skillset that CAE should have in order to be successful. A CAE must be respectful, full of integrity, have in them the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and be independent.

5
Member's Profile
I really enjoy Lynn's courses. She gives an easy accessible explaination for rather complicated topics. While I will most likely never been part of an audit committe, I at least have a better understanding of the process.

5
Member's Profile
This was a great course! I really enjoyed the speaker. She had real life experience that I could easily compare to my current role and past situations. Overall, I would recommend to anyone in any level of their career.

5
Member's Profile
Lynn consistently provides lessons that are relatable to modern day issues and focus points. The perspectives of the relationships between the Internal Auditor and upper management were especially on-point in this course.

5
Member's Profile
Lynn, This internal audit series is just what the doctor ordered. Complete and concisely narrated. I highly recommend this course. It is long but one does not mind as it is chock full of impactful goodies. Larry

5
Anonymous Author
Good overview of the role of IA and how to set yourself up for success in leading the IA department. Would by nice if all the material was in one document instead of multiple different documents for future reference.

5
Member's Profile
Very good resource and points to garner support for an organization's CAE efforts or helping to prepare one for roles in IA with other training. Good point of reference for best practices and IA recommended standards

4
Anonymous Author
I agree with another review of the course i've seen. Class and information is great, however the questions involve too many "which is these is not" true types of questions which can add confusion to the reader.

5
Member's Profile
This was a really great course to outline why building a strong IA function is important. From accurately defining the charter to tips for communicating effectively with the board and executive management.

4
Member's Profile
This was a totally comprehensive course. It provided a good understanding of the role of Internal Audit, Audit Committees and the ways to develop good working relationship between AC, IA and the management

5
Anonymous Author
Very informative and helpful to me in my role. I learned the importance of soft skills, how to set up the internal audit function, and the importance of helping my executive team understand the standards.

5
Member's Profile
This course gave a good overall picture of how an Internal Audit Department should maintain independence, while partnering with management and the Audit Committee for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

5
Member's Profile
I appreciate the thought and effort you put into designing this course, Lynn! The comprehensive approach to teaching allows the student to have a holistic understanding of an internal audit function.

5
Member's Profile
Although I do not work in an Internal Audit function, Ms. Fountain has made the topic easy to follow and understand. She uses real-world examples and keeps the topic interesting and relevant. Thanks!

4
Member's Profile
Very comprehensive easy to understand presentation. Provides a very valuable high level view of most facets of how to operate an effective Internal Audit Operation, especially for the lay person.

5
Anonymous Author
Really a good course to give a high-level view of what CEA is responsible for and how to carry out their duties and defines in a good way the responsibilities of the internal audit department.

3
Member's Profile
The course was fine. Pretty basic.........................................................................................................................................................

5
Anonymous Author
This course is a great reminder of the basic principles of the internal audit function. Especially for experienced staff that can use a refresher on why specific standards are in place.

3
Member's Profile
works for what i need to renew my cpa and cia licenses. There are a lot of questions which say "what would NOT be...." and the phrasing can get confusing when looking at the answers.

5
Anonymous Author
This is a very informative course on Internal auditing, it gives good resources and has useful information for auditors as well anyone that participates in any type of audit functions.

4
Anonymous Author
Great course to cover all the basics for internal audit and how it fits in with corporate leadership as well as the audit committee, all tied in with IIA guidelines for best practices.

4
Anonymous Author
The content is very relevant and provides sound reasoning for the standards. It would be nice if the instructor could combine all of the course materials into a single document.

5
Anonymous Author
This was a great course on Internal Audit and how the function should be structured within a company. It has a lot of information on the relationship between IA and the company.

5
Member's Profile
This course provided good reminders and a good understanding of the principles of the internal audit function. There are good reasons to abide closely by these guidelines.

5
Member's Profile
This is very detailed coarse and it does cover all foundations of strong internal audit function. I recommend this coarse to anyone would like to brush up on the subject.

5
Anonymous Author
The course was well structured and helped me understand the subject matter at the appropriate level. I will use what I learned during this course to perform my job.

5
Member's Profile
Wow, very thorough course, many details, great slides, lasting messages. I feel I have a much better grasp on the Internal Audit Function as a result of this course.

4
Anonymous Author
This course is great but if you have taken any of Lynn Fountain courses related to Internal Audit, you have most likely already seen and heard the material covered.

5
Member's Profile
The materials were easy to follow and presented well. It laid out clearly the professional practices required to fulfill your duties in the internal audit function.

4
Member's Profile
The teacher was interesting, and I enjoyed her real life examples.The way the information was broken up in to sections helped keep focus on the individual areas.

4
Member's Profile
This is sufficiently comprehensive and covers practical internal audit functions. Presented in a simple but reasonably sophisticated level, and quite practical.

4
Member's Profile
I'm new to internal auditing and this course helped me to understand the process better. I would recommend changing the title to suit the purpose of the class.

5
Member's Profile
Loved the comprehensive approach to understanding internal audit. Well organized. Anyone teaching audit and/or internal audit should benefit from this course.

4
Member's Profile
This was my second course from Lynn and again she did a great job of breaking down the topic for the course and making it very available to learn. Thank you.

4
Member's Profile
very nice course; loved the presentation. However, i faced some technical problems download the supporting materials. I strongly recommend this course

5
Anonymous Author
the internal audit is the keys to building a great organization, and i believe with everyday passing the importance of the internal audit function raise

5
Anonymous Author
The Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Function was a great refresher on the purpose of the internal audit team and the role in the organization.

5
Anonymous Author
I thought that this a was a really comprehensive course that covered many aspects of what it takes to be a well regarded internal audit department.

5
Member's Profile
This was a good course to revisit the IIA Standards and revisit tops and refresh what is needed for foundations for a strong internal audit function.

5
Member's Profile
Very knowledgeable and informative, session details in elaborated manner about complete roles and responsibilities of IA function in an organisation

4
Member's Profile
If you are a CAE or have similar responsibility it is a great course to take to better understand how to manage relationship with AC. Recommended.

5
Member's Profile
the course is a through explanation on how to become a better IA leader. Great class. A bit repetitive on certain ideas, but overall effective.

5
Member's Profile
This is an excellent course on auditing! I feel like all the examples provided a well rounded explanation of the internal audit function.

5
Member's Profile
This webinar provides a lot of knowledge on audits. There is a lot of useful information that will come in handy in the future. Thanks.

5
Anonymous Author
very useful and meaningful course. it highlights key points of internal audit function. highly recommended to be taken by professionals.

4
Anonymous Author
Great course. A lot of topics were reminiscent of my time in Internal Audit. Time allotted to the learning activity was appropriate

5
Member's Profile
Иногда во время вебинара слышится громкий звук, который давит по ушам)))

5
Anonymous Author
This course was long but really worth it. I was able to learn new concepts that I should be able to implement immediately. Thanks.

5
Member's Profile
Great efforts has been made to develop suck course and for sure it was really important to refresh myself with such information.

5
Anonymous Author
Comprehensive overview. Really similar to aspects of the CIA exam, so a good CPE course to keep knowledge on topics up to date.

5
Member's Profile
I really liked this course. This course helped me understand the Internal Audit function better at the company I work for.

5
Member's Profile
Very informative subject. The strong use of the IPPF was very good. Details in the presentations were also very well done.

4
Anonymous Author
This was an amazing course!!!!!! I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in Internal Audit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5
Anonymous Author
Very informative. I learned a ton from the "Building Effective Relationships with Management..." This was very helpful.

5
Member's Profile
The course covered all the important aspects of Internal Audit. This was a good refresher training for me. Thank you.

5
Member's Profile
Very indepth course about the internal audit committee and their partnership into internal guidelines. Great class!

4
Anonymous Author
The course provides a good opportunity for professionals to learn the basic foundations of a strong IA function.

5
Anonymous Author
This course covers a lot of material - great for those working with IA and trying to understand their role better.

5
Anonymous Author
This course provides a good understanding of the expectations and challenges that face internal audit committes.

5
Anonymous Author
Great course; super helpful. Great course for foundational understanding of the audit function at all levels.

4
Member's Profile
This was a good overview of the internal audit function, with all relevant parties and within the department.

5
Anonymous Author
This internal audit course was exceptional - I learned so much. I will recommend highly to anyone that asks.

5
Member's Profile
I thought this course had a lot of great information that is presented in a easy and understandable manner.

5
Member's Profile
Very in depth course. Read the questions carefully so as not to get tripped up on the "which is not" types.

5
Anonymous Author
I actually enjoyed your lecture and the practice quiz questions kept the tone lighthearted but focused

5
Member's Profile
This is an exceptional course in implementing a strong internal audit function. Very easy to navigate.

3
Anonymous Author
Overall, beginning of the course started off well, but subsequent sections tended to repeat themselves.

4
Anonymous Author
Really liked this information. A lot of useful material that can be used with our internal audit teams.

5
Anonymous Author
This course was very helpful in setting the foundation for operationalizing Internal Audit. Nice Job!

5
Member's Profile
Somewhat repetitive, but a good refresher on some of the most critical concepts facing IA management.

3
Anonymous Author
I think the most common theme of the course is, the instructor repeating that IA is not for everyone.

5
Member's Profile
very thorough overview of the internal audit process and the guidelines by which they are governed.

5
Anonymous Author
Great information made simple and easy to study. Enjoyed the course and all the information provided.

5
Anonymous Author
It was a long and practical courses establish a strong internal audit function in an organization.

5
Anonymous Author
I enjoyed learning about the soft skills needed. It is important to have a trusting relationship!

5
Member's Profile
Interesting course - gives a detailed and easy to follow overview of an Internal Audit function.

4
Anonymous Author
Good refresher of IA concepts and helps understanding of what to expect when engaged in an Audit

5
Anonymous Author
Great Class - but the Keys to managing an effective internal audit function video link is broken

5
Member's Profile
Great course! Great touch up on the role of IA. Learned a lot and would take this course again.

5
Member's Profile
This course is very comprehensive and the real-life examples shared by Lynn are very helpful.

5
Anonymous Author
Great course. Great content. Great trainer. I liked how in depth this subject went. Great job!

5
Member's Profile
I found this course very informative and a good reminder of how important internal audit is

5
Anonymous Author
Important topic for establishing a strong and effective internal audit function. Recommend.

3
Member's Profile
I would have liked to have heard more examples from Mrs. Foundation's extensive experience.

4
Anonymous Author
Valuable and practical insights into key considerations for every internal audit function.

4
Anonymous Author
Focuses a lot on higher level IA positions, not necessarily the entire IA dept. as a whole.

4
Anonymous Author
Very good comprehensive course for Internal Auditor Leadership. Good documentation also.

4
Member's Profile
This course helped me to understand the process around setting up an internal audit dept

4
Member's Profile
Helpful information on the evolving challenges IA faces in today's business environment.

5
Anonymous Author
Course was great and detailed and outlined the key responsibilities of the IA function.

5
Anonymous Author
Well paced course. Very informative. I recommend this course as it's a good refresher.

4
Member's Profile
Excellent, excellent refresher for Internal Audit Management and its oversight role.

5
Member's Profile
Good course, very informative and at a high enough level to to get the big picture.

5
Member's Profile
Great course for IA personnel to learn about the big picture on what IA's role is.

5
Anonymous Author
Strong course, this was helpful with issue identification! Great for CPE credit.

5
Member's Profile
I do not do auditing; however, this course gave me a good overall understanding.

4
Anonymous Author
Included much relevant material for building a strong Internal Audit function.

5
Member's Profile
Excellent course with very useful information to have a successful IA program!

5
Anonymous Author
This is a great overview of the internal auditor role within an organization.

5
Anonymous Author
Would be great if we did not have to leave a review in order to retain access

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Anonymous Author
Good course Good Knowledge Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Function

4
Member's Profile
This is a very insightful course and much needed for accounting professionals

4
Member's Profile
Very detailed internal audit role guidance and actions taken by all parties.

4
Anonymous Author
Instructor provides helpful resources and interesting scenarios to consider.

5
Anonymous Author
great detail on what is involved in internal audit and how to be successful

4
Anonymous Author
Very helpful overview of the IA function - especially as a new IA manager.

4
Anonymous Author
I thought the class was very informative. I learned a lot from the class.

5
Anonymous Author
A very informative and relevant course with a wonderful exam at the end.

5
Anonymous Author
Great information and learning; also sparks conversation within own teams

4
Anonymous Author
Much needed insight on the internal audit function and responsibilities.

5
Anonymous Author
Great course and definitely recommend. I was able to pass on my 1st try

5
Anonymous Author
Good refresher training on important aspects for stronger IA function

5
Anonymous Author
Thorough overview of the internal audit function and responsibilities.

5
Member's Profile
Good coverage of all essential topics in an easy-to-understand manner.

5
Member's Profile
Great material, appropriate for beginners and good refresher course.

4
Member's Profile
good info but slides were sloppy, revisit some of the abbreviations

5
Member's Profile
Very informative and good class! Easy to grasp and learn concepts!

3
Member's Profile
Great transfer of knowledge but sometimes a little bit too long...

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Anonymous Author
Overall a very good course that I learned a lot from. Thank you.

4
Anonymous Author
good to have all the information in one place; well organized

5
Member's Profile
Good level of detail, interesting examples, very informative

5
Member's Profile
Great video presentation! Will recommend to my coworkers.

5
Anonymous Author
A highly detailed course! I learnt a lot of new things here

5
Member's Profile
This class was a great recap of the overall IA practice.

5
Anonymous Author
comprehensive course, well structured and well presented.

5
Anonymous Author
Training provided great information and is comprehensive.

5
Anonymous Author
Very good and comprehensive; good examples were provided.

5
Member's Profile
I thought it provided a thorough understanding of the IA

4
Member's Profile
Good content, objective, provides relevant information.

3
Anonymous Author
Could review the 1st 2 videos. They were not available.

5
Anonymous Author
well presented. i really learned a lot from this course.

3
Member's Profile
Course was long, much of the information was intuitive.

3
Anonymous Author
Comprehensive course with a great deal of information.

5
Member's Profile
Interesting topic and gave interesting best practices.

5
Anonymous Author
Excellent material. I would recommend this course.

5
Member's Profile
Good overall review.

5
Member's Profile
Great material

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate

No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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hello, i was not able to download supporting materials zip file, is there a way to email me the materials to my email? thanks, alex alexander [dot] navarroatva [dot] gov

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Course Syllabus
  Institute of Internal Auditors Update 20243:22
  Institute Of Internal Auditors Update12:45
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Department1:49:19
  Top Skills for Internal Audit Management1:24:58
  Keys to Managing an Effective Internal Audit Function1:54:56
  Internal Audit: Keys to Building Effective Relationships with the Audit Committee1:13:03
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: Institute Of Internal Auditors UpdatePDF
  Supporting MaterialsZIP
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam