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Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Department 2 Credits

Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Department 2 Credits

  • Rating

    4.6
  • Published on

    March, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Auditing

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Dec 16, 2024 | 03:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • 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.

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  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 2 General Credit of Auditing for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 2 CPE Credit of Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Internal Audit function for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
  • 2 CPD Credit of Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)

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

Additional Information

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 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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Marios Tsimpidas, CIA

My experience with the MyCPE platform has been both fascinating and instrumental. The platform offers a seamless learning experience with high-quality content tailored for accounting, finance, and tax professionals. The courses are engaging and well-structured, making complex topics easier to understand and apply. I particularly appreciate the ability to learn at my own pace while meeting professional development requirements. MyCPE's integration of knowledgeable educators and practical resources makes it a valuable tool for anyone looking to advance their expertise. Highly recommended for continuous professional growth!

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Pedro Maneiro, Others

This is a nice introductory course for those that need to understand the importance of internal audit and it's functions. Although the material is the basic level knowledge regarding internal audit, it is a good starting ground for those just starting out in internal audit.

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