Applying the Standards for Internal Auditors - Part 3
In the realm of internal auditing, adherence to professional standards is not just a best practice but a fundamental necessity. Part 3 of our "Standards for Internal Auditors" series delves into the core elements that underpin the effectiveness, credibility, and value of the internal audit function.
This CPE Auditing Course emphasizes the significance of careful consideration during planning, stressing that one checklist may not fit all audit scenarios. It further provides a sample planning checklist, offering guidance on factors like purpose, scope definition, system overview, contacts, and identification of relevant policies and procedures.
In this CPE webinar, we cover the significance of communication, urging auditors to convey results accurately, objectively, clearly, and promptly. The quality of communications is deemed essential, ensuring they are accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, and complete. It emphasizes the importance of effective planning, thorough execution, and clear communication in ensuring the success of audit engagements. The guidelines and checklists offered serve as practical tools for auditors to adhere to standards while adapting to the unique characteristics of each audit.
Join this online CPE webinar and explore the crucial elements to master internal audit standards for enhanced success in your engagements.
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Owner, Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training
Lynn Fountain has over 39 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate accounting and consulting. 20 years of her experience has been working in the areas of internal and external auditing and risk management. She is a subject matter expert in multiple fields including internal audit, ethics, fraud evaluations, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, governance, financial management and compliance. Lynn has held two Chief Audit Executive (CAE) positions for international companies. In one of her roles as CAE, she assisted in the investigation of a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme perpetrated by a vendor that spanned 7 years and implicated 20 employees. The fraud was formally investigation by the FBI and resulted in 5 indictments estimating a $13M fraud loss.
Ms. Fountain is currently engaged in her own consulting and training practice. She has successfully executed on several consulting assignments spanning areas of accounting, risk, ERM and internal audit. She is a highly sought-after trainer and international speaker and has produced hundreds of courses delivered through seminars, conferences and on-demand training. She is the author of three separate technical books.
Ms.
Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from
Washburn University in Kansas. She has her CPA, CGMA, CRMA credentials.
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LA
A great refresher course. Gave insight of another's experience to incorporate into my internal audits.
PCT
Course was a refresher that is applicable in practice.
GM
Learning material can be applied in practice.
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Well organized material/discussion
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Well organized material/discussion
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