Internal Audit Professional Series - Module 1: Understanding the Profession

MODULE 1: UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNAL AUDIT PROFESSION

Part of the Internal Audit Professional Series | GIAS 2024 Aligned

Master the fundamentals of internal auditing with this comprehensive, practical training module fully aligned with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS 2024).

This is Module 1 of the 18-part Internal Audit Professional Series, designed to transform audit professionals from foundational competence to strategic excellence.

📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✓ What Internal Auditors Actually Do — Explore daily activities, typical tasks, and real examples of audit deliverables

✓ The Three Lines Model in Practice — Step-by-step guidance on mapping your organization's governance structure

✓ Assurance vs. Advisory Services — Decision frameworks for determining service types with evaluation checklists

✓ Building Your Professional Toolkit — Essential competencies checklist and self-assessment templates

✓ Stakeholder Mapping Exercise — Practical templates for identifying and prioritizing key stakeholders

✓ Career Pathway Planning — Certification roadmaps for CIA, CRMA, CISA, and CFE

✓ Value Articulation Framework — How to communicate internal audit's value to stakeholders

📦 WHAT'S INCLUDED:

- 35 Professional Presentation Slides

- 9 Ready-to-Use Templates:

- Internal Audit Value Assessment

- Service Type Decision Matrix

- Stakeholder Analysis Matrix

- Communication Plan Template

- Professional Development Plan

- Competency Self-Assessment

- Career Pathway Worksheet

- Certification Tracker

- Elevator Pitch Template

🎯 WHO IS THIS FOR:

- New internal auditors building their foundation

- Experienced auditors refreshing fundamentals

- CIA exam candidates

- Finance professionals transitioning to internal audit

- Risk and compliance professionals

✅ GIAS 2024 ALIGNED — Fully updated to the latest Global Internal Audit Standards

💼 CREATED BY: Amer Morgan, CIA, CRMA, CFE — 30+ years audit leadership experience

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