Performing an Internal Audit

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  • Live Online Course – Day 1 – 12 October 2026 (9:30am – 4:30pm CET)
  • Live Online Course – Day 2 – 13 October 2026 (9:30am – 4:30pm CET)

Luxembourg/Paris/Amsterdam time zone (CET/CEST)

599,00 $ 800,00 $

Registration deadline: 5 days before the start of the course

This training covers the basics of how to perform an internal audit. It is a highly practical training designed to help participants become directly able to perform audit work.

Start your journey in internal audit by developing the right habits from the beginning. The training shares recognised best practices that even some experienced internal auditors do not always apply consistently.

For those managing internal audit teams, this training will help new team members become effective more quickly and independently perform much of the internal audit process.

What I will learn?

  • Understand the different stages of an internal audit
  • Perform an initial survey and identify and assess relevant risks
  • Plan an internal audit and define appropriate audit objectives
  • Conduct effective interviews and process walkthroughs
  • Assess the design of internal controls
  • Perform substantive tests that respond to the audit objectives
  • Apply sampling and basic statistical techniques
  • Prepare clear and effective audit working papers
  • Determine whether identified risks have been adequately addressed
  • Apply professional requirements relating to integrity and objectivity
  • Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively
  • Prepare an internal audit report and follow up on recommendations

This training provides practical, hands-on guidance designed to help participants build real-world skills they can apply directly in their work. The course combines clear explanations, practical examples, and structured exercises to reinforce key concepts.

Whether you are new to the subject or looking to strengthen existing skills, this course is designed to meet you where you are and help you progress with confidence. Content is delivered in a clear, structured format to support effective learning.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the material, ask questions, and apply what they learn to real scenarios relevant to their role. Course materials are provided to support continued learning after the session ends.

The course includes:

Live Online Lectures

Live online lectures by our expert trainers.

Course Materials

Courses include course materials.

Slide Pack

Course slides for your revision.

Exercises

Quizzes and exercises.

Instructor Support

Instructor Q&A and support to help you succeed.

Certificate of Completion

Courses include a diploma, for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits valid at most professional institutions.

Target Audience

  • New or recently appointed internal auditors
  • Professionals preparing to perform their first internal audit engagements
  • Junior or uncertified internal audit staff
  • Professionals moving into internal audit from external audit, risk management, compliance, or internal control
  • Internal audit managers seeking structured training for new team members
599,00 $ 800,00 $

Registration deadline: 5 days before the start of the course

Target Audience

  • New or recently appointed internal auditors
  • Professionals preparing to perform their first internal audit engagements
  • Junior or uncertified internal audit staff
  • Professionals moving into internal audit from external audit, risk management, compliance, or internal control
  • Internal audit managers seeking structured training for new team members

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