GIAS - Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS – Part 2 - Global Internal Audit Standards

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

The Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) articulate how an effective internal audit function should operate. The concepts are outlined primarily in Domain IV – Managing the Internal Audit Function. Domain IV provides the CAE a framework to establish the internal audit function.

The first segment of this session looked at Domain IV and the first two Standards within that domain. (Standard 9.1 and 9.2). This segment will focus on Domain IV Standards 9.3 through 9.5

This course is part one in a two on Managing the Internal Audit Function. We examine concepts around managing the internal audit methodology, internal audit plan and aspects of coordination and reliance. These courses move beyond the dictates of the GIAS and discuss methods to utilize to effectively manage the function.

Part three of Managing the Internal Audit function will delve into the remaining Standards and processes related to Domain IV that will help ensure effective management of a function including:
  • Standard 10 – Manage Resources
  • Standard 11 - Communication
  • Standard 12 - Quality

Learning Objectives:
  • Examine Standard 9.3 Internal audit methodologies.
  • Examine Standard 9.4 Internal audit plan
  • Identify planning challenges.
  • Identify planning alternatives.
  • Examine Standard 9.5 Coordination and Reliance.


Field: Auditing
CPE Hours: 2.0
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/


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  Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS – Part 2
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