Sextant / Finance & Accounting / FIN-053
Finance & Accounting
Advanced Internal Audit
Overview
This advanced-level programme on Internal Audit gives participants working command of the methods, standards and tools used by leading organisations. It combines expert-led sessions, hands-on exercises, case studies from the Middle East, Europe and Africa, and a personal action plan to apply on return to work.
Designed for finance professionals, accountants, auditors and budget holders.
Learning objectives
- Master the principles, terminology and code requirements of Internal Audit
- Apply proven methods and tools to real field situations
- Analyse risk, cost and performance to make better decisions
- Learn from international case studies and industry best practice
- Build a practical improvement plan for your organisation
Course outline
Day 1Principles, terminology and the standards framework
Day 2Core methods, calculations and tools
Day 3Practical applications and group workshops
Day 4International case studies and lessons learned
Day 5Implementation roadmap, assessment and close
Day 6Advanced requirements and changes in the standards
Day 7Optimisation, KPIs and performance analysis
Day 8Risk management and decision making
Day 9Digital transformation and applied AI tools
Day 10Capstone project, presentation and final assessment
Upcoming sessions
- Rome22 Feb – 26 Feb 2027
- Edinburgh24 May – 28 May 2027
- Doha2 Aug – 6 Aug 2027
- Istanbul25 Oct – 29 Oct 2027
Available in all our Middle East and Europe cities, live online for Africa and worldwide, or at your premises.
Related programmes
FIN-051Internal Audit: FoundationFIN-052Internal Audit: PractitionerFIN-054Internal Audit: Expert MasterclassFIN-055Internal Audit for Managers and LeadersFIN-056Digital and AI Applications in Internal AuditFIN-057Internal Audit: Case Studies and Best PracticesFIN-058Internal Audit: Train-the-Trainer