GIAS - Managing the Internal Audit Function In Line with GIAS - Part 1 - Global Internal Audit Standards

Field: Auditing | CPE Hours: 1.0 | Delivery Method: Self Study

Managing Internal Audit In Line with GIAS Part 1: Planning Strategically


The GIAS articulates how an effective internal audit function should operate. The concepts are outlined in Domain IV – Managing the Internal Audit Function. Domain IV provides the CAE a framework to establish the internal audit function. This session will delve into the Standards and Principles related to Domain IV Principle 9 – Plan Strategically Standard 9.1 through 9.5. We will also provide practical applications necessary to create an effective internal audit function.

A value-oriented IA function will have an understanding of the GIAS and be able to articulate their importance to management. Absence acknowledgement of the Standards infers the group is a quality assurance function. That may be what the organization wants, but the differences should be made clear to management.

Lesson Objectives
  • Understand Domain IV.
  • Evaluate how to plan engagements effectively.
  • Review challenges managing internal audit.
  • Examine effective management techniques.
  • Examine process to plan strategically.
  • Examine Standard 9.1 Understanding GRC processes.
  • Examine Standard 9.2 Internal audit strategies.


Field: Auditing
CPE Hours: 1.0
Delivery Method: Self Study
Format: Video


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


  Managing Internal Audit In Line with GIAS Part 1
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