MYCPE ONE

Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Department 2 Credits 2 Credits

Aug 08, 2025, 03:00 PM EDT

Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Department 2 Credits 2 Credits

  • Lynn Fountain

    | CPA (US), CGMA, CRMA, cPIA, MBA

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    February, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Auditing

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Learning Objectives

  • To explain the foundational elements crucial for success in an Internal Audit (IA) management role, including the challenges and benefits associated with the position.
  • To discuss the critical components of upholding an internal audit charter, emphasizing the importance of alignment with industry standards and effective execution.
  • To identify independent challenges within IA, and address issues related to organizational independence, reporting, and the establishment of effective reporting lines to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • To review the principles of Risk-Based Auditing (RBA) and its significance in the modern audit function.

Course Overview

Individuals considering entering an IA (Internal Audit) management role must comprehensively understand the challenges and benefits inherent in the position. The job demands a critical grasp of specific elements, emphasizing the importance of a nuanced understanding by those holding such roles. 

This CPE Auditing Course delves into vital yet often overlooked aspects of the IA management role. It emphasizes the importance of IA managers understanding and addressing these less-discussed concepts to enhance their effectiveness in navigating complexities. The course highlights the elevated profile of the IIA profession and prompts reflection on whether management is well-versed in fundamental IA concepts, underscoring the need for IA managers to bridge knowledge gaps for a more informed and collaborative organizational approach.

Major Topics covered:

  • Critical components of upholding your internal audit charter. 
  • The difficulties of the concept of Independence. 
  • Understanding what management views as Risk Based Auditing. 
  • Can internal audit develop the annual audit plan independently? 
  • When management says “no” to internal audit?

Join this online CPE Webinar to gain insights into crucial, less-discussed aspects of IA management, enhance your effectiveness, and contribute to an informed and collaborative organizational environment.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit function for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Auditing for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit function for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Lynn Fountain

Lynn Fountain | CPA (US), CGMA, CRMA, cPIA, MBA

Owner, Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

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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.  

  • Raise the Red Flag – The Internal Auditors Guide to Fraud Evaluations”.
  • Leading the Internal Audit Function
  • Ethics and the Internal Auditor’s Dilemma

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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Eric Mcgaugh, CPA (US)

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An interest and thorough presentation on the keys to successfully implementing an internal audit program at private organizations. The presenter knew from personally experience what kind of roadblocks that could arise and how to best handle the situation while maintaining independence and focusing on what is best to help the organization improve and their internal processes.

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