Internal Audit Professional Series - Module 1: The Profession (PDF)

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BENEFITS OF THIS PDF DOCUMENT

1. 1. Provides practical frameworks, templates, and checklists for understanding your role as an internal auditor and mapping your position within the organization's Three Lines Model.
2. 2. Delivers a comprehensive career development toolkit including certification roadmaps, competency self-assessments, and professional development planning worksheets.
3. 3. Equips you with stakeholder management tools and value articulation frameworks to communicate internal audit's impact effectively to boards, executives, and management.

AUDIT MANAGEMENT PDF DESCRIPTION

This product (Internal Audit Professional Series - Module 1: The Profession) is a 40-page PDF document, which you can download immediately upon purchase.

The Internal Audit Professional Series is a comprehensive 18-module training program designed to transform internal audit professionals from foundational competence to strategic excellence. This is Module 1 of 18, focusing on understanding the internal audit profession as your practical starting point.

Developed and published by Business Excellence, a leading advisory and consultancy firm specializing in internal audit, risk management, corporate governance, and business strategy, this series delivers practical, actionable knowledge fully aligned with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS 2024).

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This presentation is designed for internal audit professionals, aspiring auditors, and governance professionals seeking practical, applicable knowledge. Whether you are new to the profession or looking to refresh your foundational understanding, this module provides the essential building blocks for audit excellence.

WHAT DOES THIS MODULE COVER?

This 32-35 slide presentation covers seven comprehensive sections:

Section 1: What Internal Auditors Actually Do – Explore daily activities, typical tasks, and a week-in-the-life walkthrough with real examples of audit deliverables.

Section 2: The Three Lines Model in Practice – Step-by-step guidance on mapping your organization's three lines, identifying internal audit's position, and establishing coordination protocols.

Section 3: Assurance vs. Advisory Services – Decision frameworks for determining service types, with evaluation checklists and sample engagement categorization tools.

Section 4: Building Your Professional Toolkit – Essential competencies checklist, self-assessment templates, and personal development planning worksheets aligned with the IIA competency framework.

Section 5: Stakeholder Mapping Exercise – Practical templates for identifying and prioritizing key stakeholders, understanding their expectations, and building relationship management plans.

Section 6: Career Pathway Planning – Certification roadmaps covering CIA, CRMA, CISA, and CFE, with experience requirements and career progression timelines.

Section 7: Value Articulation Framework – How to communicate internal audit's value to stakeholders, including elevator pitch templates and impact metrics for demonstrating audit value.

PRACTICAL TOOLS INCLUDED

This module includes ready-to-use templates, checklists, and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your professional audit environment. Each section contains practical exercises, pro tips from experienced practitioners, and real-world examples.

SERIES OVERVIEW

This is Module 1 of the 18-part Internal Audit Professional Series by Business Excellence, fully aligned with GIAS 2024. Each module delivers practical tools, templates, and frameworks for immediate professional application. Browse our other available modules for comprehensive coverage progressing from foundation to advanced practice. A complete series bundle will be available upon series completion.

The series progresses through four levels:

Foundation Level (Modules 1-5): Professional fundamentals, standards, GRC, ethics, and function structure.
Core Processes Level (Modules 6-10): Audit planning, engagement execution, evidence, sampling, and reporting.
Specialized Practice Level (Modules 11-14): IT audit, fraud, compliance, and operational auditing.
Advanced Application Level (Modules 15-18): Quality assurance, data analytics, ESG, and CAE leadership.

Source: Best Practices in Audit Management PDF: Internal Audit Professional Series - Module 1: The Profession PDF (PDF) Document, Amer Morgan