Fundamentals of Risk Based Auditing
Fundamentals of Risk Based Auditing
Course Description
Internal auditing is a profession that is always evolving, especially in the area of risk-based audit
approaches. Successful audit leaders know that it is imperative to guide their organizations’ risk-
based auditing, while improving their current internal audit processes.
This course provides the fundamental knowledge needed to become effective in performing risk-
based internal audits. Foundational concepts such as the nature of risk, risk sources and categories,
risk appetite and tolerances, and risk frameworks are provided to help you understand the
application to the audit engagement.
During this course, you will participate in interactive activities and real-life scenarios. Be prepared to
walk away with best practices and key takeaways you can apply to your organization and its internal
audit function. In addition, you will learn the value this approach brings to your organization.
This course is designed for internal auditor practitioners who want to learn the principles and
concepts of risk and risk management, as well the tools and techniques used to perform a risk-based
audit.
Course Objectives
Explain the role of the internal auditor in risk-based auditing.
Identify key risk and risk management concepts and principles.
Identify internal and external influences of risk.
Identify risk categories.
Identify well-known risk frameworks, including COSO and ISO 31000.
Explain the importance of risk appetite and risk tolerance.
Define risk measurement criteria that support the analysis of risk.
Interpret the nature of inherent and residual risk.
Apply risk and risk management concepts in planning a risk-based audit engagement.
Apply tools to conduct a control evaluation in a risk-based audit engagement.
Develop best practices for effectively communicating observations in a risk-based audit
engagement.
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Course Topics
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Risk-based Audit Engagement: Control Evaluation
Managing risks
Definition of control
Types of controls
Evaluating controls
Tools for evaluating controls
Course Information
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