Audit & Internal Controls
| Location | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Upcoming Schedules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi, Kenya | 5 Days | KES 100,000 | USD 1,300 |
| Location | Duration | Non-Kenyan Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 5 Days | USD 550 |
| Register |
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Audit & Internal Controls
About the Course
This course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to conduct effective audits and
design robust internal control systems that safeguard organisational assets, ensure compliance,
and support good governance. Participants will explore audit methodologies, risk assessment,
control frameworks, and reporting practices applicable across internal and external audit
functions.
Target Participants
- ● Internal auditors and audit officers
- ● Finance and risk management professionals
- ● Compliance officers
- ● Finance and risk management professionals
- ● Audit committee members
- ● Senior managers responsible for internal controls
- ● NGO and public sector accountability officers
What You Will Learn
- ● Understand the principles and scope of audit and internal control
- ● Differentiate between internal and external audit functions
- ● Conduct risk-based audit planning and execution
- ● Apply audit sampling and testing techniques
- ● Design and evaluate internal control systems
- ● Identify and report control weaknesses and irregularities
- ● Conduct compliance, financial, and operational audits
- ● Manage fraud risk and forensic audit considerations
- ● Support audit committees and governance structures
Course Duration
- ● Face-to-face workshops: 5 days
- ● Virtual Training: 7 days
- ● LMS: Self-paced learning
Course Outline
- ● What is audit and why it matters
- ● Internal audit vs. external audit: roles and distinctions
- ● The internal control framework: COSO principles
- ● Objectives of internal control: operations, reporting, compliance
- ● The audit profession and ethical standards
Audit Planning and Risk Assessment
- ● Risk-based audit planning principles
- ● Conducting a risk assessment for audit purposes
- ● Developing an annual audit plan
- ● Materiality and audit scoping
- ● Engagement planning and resource allocation
Conducting the Audit
- ● Audit fieldwork: gathering evidence
- ● Audit sampling techniques and methods
- ● Testing controls and substantive testing
- ● Documenting audit work papers
- ● Identifying findings, exceptions, and irregularities
Internal Control Systems
- ● Designing effective internal control systems
- ● Control activities: authorisation, segregation of duties, reconciliation
- ● Control activities: authorisation, segregation of duties, reconciliation
- ● Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls
- ● Common control weaknesses and how to address them
- ● Internal controls in financial, operational, and IT environments
Compliance, Fraud, and Risk Management
- ● Compliance auditing principles
- ● Fraud risk indicators and red flags
- ● Forensic audit considerations
- ● Whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms
- ● Linking audit findings to organisational risk management
Audit Reporting and Governance
- ● Structuring and writing effective audit reports
- ● Communicating findings to management and audit committees
- ● Tracking and following up on audit recommendations
- ● The role of audit committees in governance
- ● Continuous improvement in the audit function
Training Approach
This course will be delivered through a coaching-first approach that goes beyond traditional
instruction. Whether in our Nairobi classroom, live virtual cohorts, or through our White Label
LMS, participants engage in a safe and nonjudgmental learning environment designed for
meaningful transformation.
We focus on the individual behind the professional title, connecting with the heart before
training the mind. This approach encourages reflection, practical application, and deeper
engagement, ensuring that learning is not only understood but also internalized and applied with
confidence.
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course, recognizing their
knowledge and practical competence.
Customized Training Solutions
This course can also be delivered as a tailor-made program, designed to address the specific
needs, priorities, and operational challenges of your organization.