Purpose
This programme is designed to help audit and assurance professionals strengthen their skills and confidence in delivering high-quality audit work. It focuses on practical audit strategies that improve planning, judgement, and assurance outcomes. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to respond to modern audit challenges, apply professional standards effectively, and deliver assurance that adds real value to organisations and stakeholders.
Training Objectives
The programme aims to provide participants with a strong and practical understanding of modern audit and assurance practices. It focuses on improving audit planning, risk assessment, and the evaluation of audit evidence. Participants will learn how to apply professional judgement in real-life audit situations, enhance the quality of assurance engagements, and communicate audit findings more effectively. Emphasis is placed on practical application, allowing participants to confidently use these skills in their day-to-day professional work.
Candidates
This programme is suitable for internal and external auditors, audit managers, and assurance professionals. It is also ideal for individuals working in risk, compliance, governance, and finance roles who wish to enhance their audit knowledge. Overall, the programme is intended for professionals who want to improve audit quality, strengthen assurance practices, and support their professional development.
Topics
- Overview of audit and assurance frameworks
- Audit planning and risk-based approaches
- Professional judgement in audit engagements
- Gathering and evaluating audit evidence
- Effective assurance engagement strategies
- Enhancing audit quality and effectiveness
- Ethical requirements and professional standards
- Assurance reporting and communication
