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UTAP Funding

7.00 CPE Hours (Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Category 4, Others)
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Programme Objective
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the art of internal audit and the strategies for enhancing organizational efficiency and accountability. The course will cover the key concepts, principles, and techniques of internal audit, and equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct effective internal audits and enhance organizational performance.

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the key concepts, principles, and techniques of internal audit
  • Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct effective internal audits
  • Enhance organizational efficiency and accountability through effective internal audit practices
  • Develop strategies for risk management, internal controls, and compliance
  • Measure and evaluate organizational performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Programme Outline

  • Introduction to Internal Audit
    • The role of internal audit in organizations
    • The purpose and objectives of internal audit
    • The internal audit process
    • The importance of internal audit in enhancing organizational efficiency and accountability
  • Internal Audit Standards and Best Practices
    • International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
    • Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
    • International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
    • Best practices for internal audit
  • Risk Management and Internal Audit
    • Overview of risk management
    • Relationship between enterprise risk management and internal audit
    • Techniques for identifying and assessing risks
    • Developing effective risk management strategies
  • Conducting Internal Audits
    • Planning and preparing for internal audits
    • Determining audit universe in the context or regulatory, governance and operating environments
    • Framework for audit planning (assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses)
    • Conducting fieldwork and collecting audit evidence
    • Analyzing and interpreting audit findings
    • Communicating audit results and recommendations
  • Internal Audit Resources
    • People, processes and technology
    • Use of data analytics in internal audit
  • Case Studies and Practical Applications
    • Case studies and practical exercises to reinforce concepts and skills learned in the course
      • Analysis and discussion of real-world internal audit scenarios and challenges
      • Group exercises and role-playing activities to enhance learning and engagement
      • Apply best practices and standards in internal audit to real-world scenarios and
        • challenges


Training Methodology

Lecture style with exercises, case studies and role play by participants.

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

External Auditors, Internal Auditors, Risk and Compliance and All Accounting Professionals with 1 year of experience.

Schedule & Fees

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Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.

NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 01 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. *This excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST and registration fee etc.
 
This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 01 April 2024 – 31 March 2025.
 
As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.

  • Maintained paid-up NTUC membership before course, throughout course duration and at the point of claim and;
  • Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP and training must commence within the supported period and;
  • Unfunded course fee must not be fully sponsored by company or other types of funding
  • Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above, and;
  • Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any and;
  • UTAP application must be made within 6 months after course ends.

To submit for UTAP claims, please visit http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg/. Terms and conditions apply.
Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008

Programme Facilitator(s)

Programme Objective
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the art of internal audit and the strategies for enhancing organizational efficiency and accountability. The course will cover the key concepts, principles, and techniques of internal audit, and equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct effective internal audits and enhance organizational performance.

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the key concepts, principles, and techniques of internal audit
  • Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct effective internal audits
  • Enhance organizational efficiency and accountability through effective internal audit practices
  • Develop strategies for risk management, internal controls, and compliance
  • Measure and evaluate organizational performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Programme Outline

  • Introduction to Internal Audit
    • The role of internal audit in organizations
    • The purpose and objectives of internal audit
    • The internal audit process
    • The importance of internal audit in enhancing organizational efficiency and accountability
  • Internal Audit Standards and Best Practices
    • International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
    • Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
    • International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
    • Best practices for internal audit
  • Risk Management and Internal Audit
    • Overview of risk management
    • Relationship between enterprise risk management and internal audit
    • Techniques for identifying and assessing risks
    • Developing effective risk management strategies
  • Conducting Internal Audits
    • Planning and preparing for internal audits
    • Determining audit universe in the context or regulatory, governance and operating environments
    • Framework for audit planning (assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses)
    • Conducting fieldwork and collecting audit evidence
    • Analyzing and interpreting audit findings
    • Communicating audit results and recommendations
  • Internal Audit Resources
    • People, processes and technology
    • Use of data analytics in internal audit
  • Case Studies and Practical Applications
    • Case studies and practical exercises to reinforce concepts and skills learned in the course
      • Analysis and discussion of real-world internal audit scenarios and challenges
      • Group exercises and role-playing activities to enhance learning and engagement
      • Apply best practices and standards in internal audit to real-world scenarios and
        • challenges


Training Methodology

Lecture style with exercises, case studies and role play by participants.

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

External Auditors, Internal Auditors, Risk and Compliance and All Accounting Professionals with 1 year of experience.

Programme Facilitator(s)


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