Building an influential internal audit function

To be effective, internal audit needs to have influence. And internal audit can build influence by having the right structures and systems in place. This course provides an overview of these structures and systems.

Who should do the course?

• Internal auditors who want to understand the principles of an effective internal audit function.

What will I learn?

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• define influence,
• discuss why influence is important for internal audit functions, and
• suggest ways to create an influential internal audit function.

What will I do?

The course comprises narrated learning material and a quiz. You will be recorded as having completed the course when you have worked through the material and reached a minimum grade of 80% on the quiz. You can download your certificate of completion and a course summary when you have successfully completed the course.

You have 90 days to complete the course; however, it shouldn’t take you more than an hour to do.

Technical requirements

The course is wholly online so you will need access to an internet-enabled device. The learning material is narrated so you will need access to headphones or speakers.

CPE competency areas covered

Personal skills: communication, and persuasion and collaboration.

1 CPE point