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Our Vision

To be the lead advocate, trainer

and practitioner in internal

auditing in Africa by providing

superior internal audit solutionsto the private and public sectors

as well as the third sector .

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Our Mission

To engage internal audit leaders

and their customers; government

officials, corporate executives and

senior management in a constantdialogue on the position, role and

value of the internal audit

activity.

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Course Overview

• Day One – Modern Internal Auditing – The Audit Process

 – Risk Management and Risk Assessment

 – Audit Planning

• Day Two – Process Documentation

 – Audit Programs

 – Audit Fieldwork

 – Audit Reports

 – Soft Skills

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Module One

Modern Internal Auditing

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Modern Internal Auditing 

• Internal Auditing Defined

• Code of Ethics

• The Value Proposition of IA

• The Role of Internal Auditor

• The IIA Competency Framework

• Components of the Audit Model

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Internal Auditing Defined

• “independent, objective assurance

and consulting activity designed to1add value and improve an

organization’s operations. It 2helps

an organization accomplish itsobjectives by bringing a systematic,disciplined approach to 3evaluate

and improve the effectiveness ofrisk management, control, and

governance processes” 

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Internal Auditing Defined

Thewhat

The

how

The

why

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What are we doing?

•1adding value and improving on

organisations operations – 

• Making things better than whenwe met it.

Systems | Processes | Procedures

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Why are we doing it?

•2helping the organization

accomplish its objectives

• How do you determineorganisational objectives?

• Gain a seat at the table

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How are you doing it?

•3evaluating and improving the

effectiveness of risk

management, control, and

governance processes

• The triple magic wand

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IIA Definition Logic

Helps the organizationaccomplish its objectives

Adding value and improving onorganisations operations

Evaluating and improving on the effectivenessof GRC processes

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 Governance, Risk

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Internal Auditing Defined

• “independent, objective assurance

and consulting activity designed to1add value and improve an

organization’s operations. It 2helps

an organization accomplish itsobjectives by bringing a systematic,disciplined approach to 3evaluate

and improve the effectiveness ofrisk management, control, and

governance processes” 

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Code of Ethics

• Principles and Rules

 – Integrity

 – Objectivity

 – Confidentiality

 – Competency

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Code of Ethics – Principles

• Integrity

 – The integrity of internal auditors

establishes trust and thus provides

the basis for reliance on their

 judgment

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Integrity Rules

• Shall perform their work with honesty,

diligence, and responsibility• Shall observe the law and make

disclosures expected by the law and the

 profession• Shall not knowingly be a party to any

illegal activity, or engage in acts that are

discreditable to the profession of internal

auditing or to the organization

• Shall respect and contribute to the

legitimate and ethical objectives of the

organization

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Code of Ethics – Principles

• Objectivity

 –Internal auditors exhibit the

highest level of professional

objectivity in gathering,

evaluating, and communicating

information about the activity or

process being examined.

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Objectivity Rules

• Shall not participate in any activity or

relationship that may impair or be presumed to impair their unbiased

assessment.

Shall not accept anything that mayimpair or be presumed to impair their

 professional judgment.

• Shall disclose all material facts known

to them that, if not disclosed, may

distort the reporting of activities

under review.

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Code of Ethics – Principles

• Confidentiality

 – Internal auditors respect the value

and ownership of information they

receive and do not disclose

information without appropriateauthority unless there is a legal or

professional obligation to do so.

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Confidentiality Rules

• Shall be prudent in the use and

 protection of information acquiredin the course of their duties.

• Shall not use information for any

 personal gain or in any manner

that would be contrary to the law

or detrimental to the legitimateand ethical objectives of the

organization.

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Code of Ethics – Principles

• Competency

 – Internal auditors apply the

knowledge, skills, and experience

needed in the performance of internal

audit services.

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Competency Rules

• Shall engage only in those services

 for which they have the necessaryknowledge, skills, and experience.

• Shall perform internal audit services

in accordance with the InternationalStandards for the ProfessionalPractice of Internal Auditing.

Shall continually improve their proficiency and the effectiveness andquality of their services

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Internal Auditing is the

cornerstone for sustainable

organisational success 

The IIA Value Proposition

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Role of Internal Auditors

• Re- Corporate Governance

• Re- Risk Management

• Re- Fraud

• Re- Corporate Ethics

• Re- Internal Controls

• Re- Information Technology• Re- Financial Reporting

Th IIA Gl b l I t l A dit

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The IIA Global Internal Audit

Competency Framework - 2013

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Module Two

The Audit Process

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The Audit Process

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The Audit Process

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The Internal Audit Process

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H di i d d

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How an audit is conducted

Pl i

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Planning• Distribute Audit Notification

•Conduct Pre-Audit Meeting

• Interview Department Personnel

• Review Policies and Procedures

Understand and Document theBusiness Processes

• Perform Risk Assessment

• Prepare a Detailed Audit Program

• Prepare audit budget (in hours)

• Select items to be Audited (samples,not 100%)

Fi ld k

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Fieldwork• Review Supporting Documentation

•Interview department personnel

• Perform analyses

• Identify Exceptions

Identify Recommendations forImprovement

• Prepare Written Audit Comments (i.e.,findings)

• Department Provides WrittenResponse and Corrective Action Planfor findings

R ti

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Reporting

• Issue a draft report

• Discuss draft report with unit

management

• Issue final report• Report is factual, clear, concise,

with an appropriate tone

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Module Three

Risk Management/Assessment

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A f thi b t Ri k

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A few things about Risk

• What is Risk?

 – The effect of uncertainty on an

objective

 – Could be positive or negative 

A f thi b t Ri k

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A few things about Risk

• What is Risk Management?

 – Coordinated activities to direct and

control an organisation with regard to

risk  

Th Ri k M P

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The Risk Management Process 

A f thi b t Ri k

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A few things about Risk

• What is Risk Management

Process? – Systematic application of management

policies, procedures and practices to

the activities of communicating,consulting, establishing the context,

and identifying, analyzing, evaluating,

treating, monitoring and reviewingrisk.

C t f Ri k A t

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Components of Risk Assessment

• Risk Identification

• Risk Analysis

• Risk Evaluation

2013 COSO Internal Control

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2013 COSO Internal Control

• Definition

• Pillars | Components | Standards

• Principles

The ORC Relationship

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The ORC Relationship

• Group Work

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Module Four

Audit Planning

Audit Planning

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Audit Planning 

• Annual Audit Planning

• Components of the Audit Project

Plan

Annual Audit Planning

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Annual Audit Planning

• Risk Based Audit Planning

 – Overview

Components of the Audit Project Plan

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Components of the Audit Project Plan

• Audit Objectives

• Audit Scope

• Audit Methodology

• Audit Program

• Audit Time Budget

•Audit milestone dates

Audit Objectives

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Audit Objectives

• General audit objectives

• Specific audit objectives

Audit Objectives

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Audit Objectives

• Select one functional area in

your organisation and formulatea general audit objective and the

appropriate specific objectives

for that function

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Module Five

Audit Programs

Audit Programs

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Audit Programs 

• Components of the Audit

Program

• Audit Objectives and Lines of

Enquiry

Components of the Audit Program

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Components of the Audit Program

• the audit objective(s);

• the relevant line(s) of inquiry,

criteria, and audit questions;

• the information to be requestedfrom entities

• how the evidence will be

analyzed;

Example of Audit Program

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Example of Audit Program

• Cash at Bank and on Hand

 – Cash and bank.doc 

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Module Six

Process Documentation

Process Documentation

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Process Documentation 

• Process Flow charts

• Tools for Process Mapping

• System Narratives

• Interviewing Skills

Process Flow charts

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Process Flow charts

• A Flowchart is a diagram that

uses graphic symbols to depictthe nature and flow of the steps

in a process

• This is very helpful in identifying

the risks embedded within the

process

Drawing a flow chart

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Drawing a flow chart

• Start with the big picture

• Observe the current process

• Record process steps

• Arrange the sequence of steps

• Draw the Flowchart

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Example – Washing of Hands

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Example   Washing of Hands

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Module Seven

Audit Fieldwork

Audit Fieldwork

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Audit Fieldwork 

• Testing Controls – design and

operating effectiveness

• Techniques for gathering audit

evidence• Working paper preparation

Testing Controls – design and

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Testing Controls – design and

operating effectiveness

• Group work.

• Design procurement (G1) and

recruitment and selection G2)

systems with requisite controls

for review by the audit team.

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Module Eight

Audit Reporting

Why write internal audit reports?

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Why write internal audit reports?

• Required by Standards.

• Inform- (Tell what auditorsfound)

• Persuade – (Convincemanagement of worth andvalidity of findings)

Get Results – (Movemanagement towards changeand improvement.)

Audit Reports

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Audit Reports 

• From issues to findings

• The Five Cs

• Reporting Formats

• Other Reports

From issues to findings

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From issues to findings

• Findings are issues which are

fully developed to add value – Improve the current condition

The 5 Cs

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The 5 Cs

Criterion

Consequence

Corrective action

condition

Cause

In a nutshell

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In a nutshell

• What should be?

•  What is?•  Why the deviation from the “what

should be” occurred? 

•  What happened or could happenbecause the “what is” differed from

the “what should be”? 

•  What is needed to correct thecondition and improve operations?

Soft Skills

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Soft Skills

• Team work

• Communication

• Discussion with delegates – Importance of teamwork and

communication

 – Improving teamwork and

comunication

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