An operational audit is a method of examining how an organization conducts business. It identifies areas where an entity can improve to be more effective and efficient. This course will focus on how to plan and perform operational audits, as well as delivering value-added recommendations as a result.
Course ID: RIAOA
The Role of Internal Audit in Operational Audits
Learning Objectives
• Recall the value of an operational audit
• Identify best practices for planning and performing an operational audit
• List important considerations when communicating the results of an operational audit
Major Topics
• The important role of operational audits
• Best practices for designing and performing operational audits
• Identifying causes of operational issues and risk exposures
• Developing solutions to enhance the operational performance of business activities, processes, and resourced deployed across the organization
• Delivering clear, transparent, and objective audit reports to convey critical information
Who Should Attend
Anyone responsible for identifying and managing enterprise risks
Fields of Study
AuditingPrerequisites
None