The Internal Audit Function – Internal Audit’s Role in Governance (Text-Based)
Field: Auditing | Delivery Method: Self-Study | CPE Hours: 2.0
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The Institute of Internal Auditors is recognized as the authority that establishes the guidelines and standards for the internal audit profession. The framework guides auditors in utilizing a structure methodology when performing internal audit evaluations.
- Explore internal audit’s role with the Board.
- Evaluate internal audit’s responsibility to the audit committee.
- Example components of the audit committee charter.
- Understand obligations of the audit committee as it relates to internal audit
Field: Auditing
CPE: 2.0
Delivery Method: Self-Study
Format: Text
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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.