Seminar (Managing to add value)
Not only do Audit managers have to be efficient audit team members. They also have to be effective communicators, teachers, and active listeners. As a follow-up to Audit 101 and 201, Audit 301 is designed for the audit manager and others who are responsible for the management of multiple audit teams and the internal audit function. It focuses on providing audit managers with the tools they need to manage effectively within the internal auditing function. This enlightening seminar will provide new managers with the tools they need to lead effectively in an internal auditing environment. This is a 2 day seminar.
1. Internal Audit 301: Audit Manager Seminar
Managing to add value
Empowering corporate governance audit, compliance and control professionals
Course Description:
Not only do Audit managers have to be efficient audit team members but also effective communicators, teachers, and active listeners. As a follow-up to Audit 101
and 201, Audit 301, this seminar is designed for the audit manager and others who are responsible for the management of multiple audit teams and the internal
audit function. It focuses on providing audit managers with the tools they need to manage effectively within the internal auditing function. This enlightening
seminar will provide new managers with the tools they need to lead effectively in an internal auditing environment. This is a 2 day seminar.
Course Objectives:
After going through this program, you will be able to:
Appreciate the need for effective audit risk assessment
Understand the need for audit management skills
Learn how to evaluate the creation of audit documentation
Appreciate the need for interpersonal and team building skills
Manage the audit report creation process
Appreciate the skills needed to manage the audit communication process
Course Profile:
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1. Audit Manager Responsibilities
Duties of the Audit Manager
Attributes of the Audit Manager
Audit Leadership Requirements
2. Risk Assessment and Audit Plans
Professional Requirements
Building a Risk Assessment
Factors and Conclusions
Annual Audit Planning
3. Managing People
Varying Personality Styles
Generation Y
Emotional Intelligence
Dealing with Conflict
Ethical Leadership
4. Managing your Management
Managing Expectations
Involving Management in Audits
Dealing with Management Requests
Obtaining Resources
5. File Review
What to Look for
Review Comments
6. Finalizing Audit Repots
Classification of Findings
Timing of follow-up
Review and Issuance
7. Making an Impact at the Workplace
Maintaining Professionalism
Audit Reporting
Senior Management Meetings
Target Audience: Experienced auditors, Senior Internal Auditors and Audit Managers Venue: TBD
Program Fee: GHC 900 (VAT exclusive), covers 2 snacks, lunch, course handouts and audit tools and templates; plus certificate of completion.