GIAS - Executing the Internal Audit Engagement in Line with GIAS – Part 2 - Global Internal Audit Standards

Field: Auditing | CPE hours: 2.0 | Delivery Method: Self Study

An internal audit report is a formal document where internal auditor summarizes its work on an audit and reports its findings and recommendations based on work. The Auditor's report is provided as an assurance service in order for the user to make decisions based on the results of the audit. It is a major factor by which the reputation of internal audit department is established.


Internal Audit reporting and communication is a critical element of an effective internal audit function. Principle 15 of the GIAS addresses these areas.

This course is part two in a two-part series on Executing the Internal Audit Engagement. In this course we will focus on the many aspects that must be considered when developing the internal audit conclusion, communicating and report and managing and monitoring findings.

Part two of Executing the Internal Audit will focus on recommendations and monitoring.

Lesson Objectives
  • Examine final engagement conclusion.
  • Explore requirements for final engagement documentation.
  • Explore final engagement communications.
  • Examine engagement action plans.
  • Confirming the implementation of action plans.
  • Examine monitoring and engagement communicate acceptance.



Your Instructor


Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Consultant, CPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, Past Chief Audit Executive

Business Consultant, Trainer, Author


Ms. Fountain has over 40 years of experience spanning public accounting, industry accounting and consulting. Sixteen years of that experience has been in the field of internal audit, risk managment and process improvement. She is well adept to assist your organization evaluate business strategy, perform risk assessments, establish a Sarbanes-Oxley process, synergizing internal audit processes or perform process improvement projects.


As a past corporate executive Lynn has a passion for working with professionals to enhance their processes and provide leading edge education. She has authored and delivered hundreds of training courses for accounting, finance and audit professionals. Her training is filled with not just theory but real world application.


Ms. Fountain has authored three technical publications:

-Leading the Internal Audit Function 

-Raise the Red Flag

-Ethics and the Internal Auditor's political dilemma


Lynn is a recognized leader in the internal audit profession as well as a recognized business professional.  


Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has active, current CPA, CGMA, and CRMA credentials.


https://www.lynnfountain.net/


Course Curriculum


  Executing the Internal Audit Engagement in Line with GIAS – Part 2
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