Modern Internal Audit Leadership

Unmasking true corporate value-addition through governance, innovation and relationships (With Free E-Transcript Manual)

What you'll learn

Understand the modern role of internal audit leaders

Gain practical insights on corporate culture and learn how to effectively navigate corporate politics

Build a strong and progressive internal audit team that can survive the corporate environment and handle chaos in your absence

Translate the IIAs International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) in an exciting way and apply it effectively

Build a reliable professional network that will spur your professional growth

Be inspired to become a credible thought leader through publishing, speaking, and facilitating professional trainings

Requirements

Participants of this course should possess minimum experience in leading an internal audit function, or at least acting in a supervisory role with near-term aspirations to lead a department.

It is important to understand the fundamentals of internal audit through on the job experience, primary training, or through the CIA and other Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) certifications

For proactive internal audit future leaders, no prior experience will be required

Description

This course explores the critical role of internal audit leadership in driving the corporate agenda of their functions and how they can effectively position internal audit at the pinnacle of value-addition un the organisation. The course endeavours to unmask the factors that make internal audit effective and a true value addition to the organisation.  From defining the hidden role of internal audit, effective functional leadership, to board communication, the course delves into the critical but not-so-obvious elements of corporate governance, corporate culture, team leadership, personal and team development, auditing standards, and building strong relationships with management and the board of directors. Beyond industry and global agents of change, the course seeks to integrate the professional mandate of internal audit with the modern industry and economic dynamics which no longer get identified by the traditional approach to internal audit, but rather through the modern lens of change and intentional adaptation. The internal audit leader (CAE) is the main focus of this course, to ensure they become the agents of change in their own teams and departments before attempting to spearhead audacious transformation of the business. Modern internal audit leaders understand that 'people' are the most critical agents of change, and they intentionally spend more time in cultivating valuable relationships with both decision makers and process owners to ensure that internal audit advisories have a strong fan base across the enterprise.   

Overview

Section 1: Lecture 1: Redefining Internal Audit

Lecture 1 Understanding the role of internal audit in a modern perspective

Lecture 2 Developing a modern view of internal audit

Lecture 3 The best marketing of the internal audit brand

Section 2: Lecture 2: Developing core internal audit leadership skills

Lecture 4 The role of the internal audit leader and required key skills

Lecture 0 Developing a strong governance system for internal audit

Lecture 5 Developing a strong governance system for your internal audit function

Section 3: Lecture 3 - Impacting corporate culture and navigating corporate politics

Lecture 6 Defining corporate culture and corporate politics

Lecture 7 Going beyond the culture. Impacting people

Lecture 8 Developing intentional internal collaborations

Section 4: Lecture 4 - Developing a winning internal audit team

Lecture 9 Understanding the core skills in internal audit and how to get them

Lecture 10 Positioning internal audit to win

Lecture 11 Developing a strong coaching and mentorship mindset

Lecture 12 The art of developing internal audit leaders

Section 5: Lecture 5: Simplifying the understanding and application of IPPF standards

Lecture 13 Getting your grip on the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF

Lecture 14 Managing the internal audit activity and cultivating a strong culture around

Lecture 15 Embedding continuous quality management programme in your projects

Lecture 16 Building an accountability circle within the internal audit team

Section 6: Lecture 6: Effective management relationships

Lecture 17 Develop a strong ability to understand personalities

Lecture 18 Understanding the work and responsibilities of corporate management

Lecture 19 Booking a permanent seat at the table

Lecture 20 Building strong relationships with management without losing objectivity

Section 7: Lecture 7: Effective audit committee and board communications

Lecture 21 Understanding the role of the audit committee

Lecture 22 Cultivating an effective working relationship with the audit committee chairman

Lecture 23 How to encourage strong oversight of the internal audit function by the audit

Lecture 24 Facilitating the audit committee's value-addition

Section 8: Closing remarks to the modern internal audit leadership course

Lecture 25 Closing Remarks

Experienced Internal Audit Leaders (CAEs) and newly promoted (or aspiring) Internal Audit Managers and Supervisors,Business Leaders who wish to learn more about internal audit leadership,Audit Committee Members who want to learn effective internal audit leadership with the objective of coaching their CAEs,Aspiring future internal audit leaders