An intensive professional development training course on

Adding Value in Internal Audit

Transforming Internal Audit
into an Insightful, Catalyst for Change

Why Choose Adding Value in Internal Audit Training Course?

The Internal Audit Training Course is designed for organisations committed to strengthening their assurance capabilities and transforming their Internal Audit function into a forward-thinking, value-driven partner. As expectations for transparency, governance, and proactive risk management rise, internal auditors must shift from traditional transactional reviews to a more strategic and influential role. This Internal Audit Course equips participants with practical methods to elevate audit impact and deliver measurable value across the organisation.

This training enables Internal Audit teams to apply modern techniques that support continuous assurance, stakeholder engagement, and improved operational outcomes. The course emphasises how Internal Audit can transition from a control-focused activity into a trusted advisory function that drives organisational resilience and better decision-making. By learning how to integrate value-added principles into audit planning, execution, and reporting, participants will develop the mindset and tools required for a contemporary audit environment.

Throughout the Internal Audit Training Course, delegates explore best practices such as auditing outsourced services, applying continuous auditing methods, enhancing team capability, and incorporating emerging areas like Corporate Social Responsibility and governance oversight. The outcome is a more agile, aligned, and strategically relevant Internal Audit function prepared to meet evolving organisational expectations.

What are the Goals?

This Internal Audit Course focuses on enhancing audit effectiveness, elevating audit insights, and strengthening stakeholder trust.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Benchmark the Internal Audit function against global leading practices
  • Transition from a good audit function to a truly high-performing one
  • Demonstrate measurable added value in audit assignments
  • Manage the challenges of delivering consultancy-style services
  • Audit Corporate Governance frameworks with enhanced confidence
  • Improve the delivery of stakeholder assurance
  • Strengthen engagement with senior management and governance bodies

Who is this Training Course for?

This Internal Audit Training Course is tailored for assurance professionals who aim to expand their capabilities and drive greater value within their Internal Audit teams. It is also ideal for senior leaders seeking to elevate the strategic influence of the internal audit function.

This training course will greatly benefit:

  • Heads of Internal Audit
  • Internal Audit Managers and aspiring audit leaders
  • Audit Supervisors and Senior Auditors
  • Managers responsible for Compliance, Risk or Quality Assurance
  • Senior Management collaborating with Internal Audit
  • Professionals seeking to enhance audit impact and stakeholder alignment

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Internal Audit Course is delivered through an engaging combination of discussions, real-world case studies, and practical exercises designed to maximise understanding and application. Participants explore value-added audit approaches using proven tools, frameworks, and interactive techniques that encourage critical thinking and collaborative learning.

The training integrates practical scenarios, structured activities, and shared insights to help delegates apply new concepts within their own audit environments. Throughout the course, participants gain actionable methods, examples, and tips that support a modernised and optimised audit function capable of exceeding stakeholder expectations.

The Course Content

  • Ensure IA is seen as an agent for positive change
  • Meeting the challenges of the new IIA standards
  • The significant changes in the Internal Audit role
  • The need to recognise audit risk
  • Building a world class team
  • Marketing the IA activities
  • What is VFM?
  • The Power of VFM auditing
  • The 3 E’s (Efficiency, economy and effectiveness)
  • VFM audit techniques
  • Performance measurement
  • Case Studies
  • Focusing attention on the activities with potential to add value
  • Auditing Third Party activities
  • Outsourcing reviews
  • Managing the added value audit process
  • Continuous auditing
  • Assurance Mapping
  • The key aspects of CG
  • Auditing the key aspects of Corporate Governance
  • Developing proactive Audit Committee relationships
  • Auditing Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
  • How to understand and exceed stakeholders’ expectations
  • Auditing new areas such as Social Media
  • Information security
  • Systems under development
  • The web site and external communications
  • IT projects
  • Business Continuity Management
  • Brand and reputation management

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
In Partnership With
Anderson
Copex
Coventry
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Available Sessions

Register for Adding Value in Internal Audit on 15-19 Dec 2025 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 15-19 Dec 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Adding Value in Internal Audit on 13-17 Apr 2026 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 13-17 Apr 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Adding Value in Internal Audit on 10-14 Aug 2026 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 10-14 Aug 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Adding Value in Internal Audit on 14-18 Dec 2026 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 14-18 Dec 2026
Fee: US $5,950
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