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Data Analysis for Internal Auditing

Processes are becoming more complex; and simple audit techniques and random audit samples are not enough anymore to provide factual evidence to draw conclusions. Given…

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Data Analysis for Internal Auditing
Next classroom session Amsterdam 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £4,250 Also available Rome 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £4,250

Course overview

Why Attend

Processes are becoming more complex; and simple audit techniques and random audit samples are not enough anymore to provide factual evidence to draw conclusions. Given this, it is only through proper data analysis and smart sampling that auditors can perform their responsibilities in an effective and efficient way.

This course develops critical skills in analyzing and interpreting data, which are essential in today's data-driven world. The course equips participants with knowledge and techniques to identify patterns, trends, and relationships in data, enabling them to make strategic decisions that benefit their organizations. Additionally, participants gain skills to confidently design and execute effective audit sampling plans that can greatly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process.

Course Methodology

Through group exercises, case studies and real-time data bundles, participants will turn raw data into knowledge to understand patterns and identify red flags, or deviations from procedures and standards. Moreover, participants will go through several audit sampling techniques that will help them develop representative and efficient sample sizes that can be applied in their day-to-day missions.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of data analysis techniques
  • Understand the impact of data analysis on audit sampling
  • Use statistical tools to analyze information, manipulate data and conduct audit sampling
  • Apply different audit sampling methods to different scenarios
  • Identify data anomalies and deviations in audit results to simplify the reporting process
Target Audience

This course is suitable for all Internal Auditors, and those involved in the internal auditing process including, but not limited to, internal controllers, risk officers, external auditors and compliance officers from all levels.


Target Competencies
  • Data mining
  • Mitigating risks
  • Data analysis
  • Understanding trends
  • Searching for anomalies


Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Introduction to data analysis & The different sampling methods
    • Introduction to data analysis
    • Definition and history
    • Current technology, the growing availability of data, and increasing challenges
    • The impact of vast volumes of data
    • Understanding when and how to corroborate data
    • Rethinking the value and usage of data
    • Getting real value from the data
    • The different sampling methods
    • Sampling and non-sampling risks
    • Statistical and non-statistical sampling
    • Random sample vs. population census
    • Sampling method vs. sample size
  2. 2Day 2: Benefits and risks of sampling techniques such as
    • Random sampling
    • Stratified sampling
    • Interval sampling
    • Subjective sampling
    • Block sampling
    • Systematic sampling
    • Dollar unit sampling
    • Stop or go sampling
  3. 3Day 3: Comparison and benchmarking
    • Practice Advisory 2320
    • Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) recommendations and publications
    • Performance benchmarking
    • The evolution of big data
    • Evaluating the effectiveness of new data analysis techniques
    • Peer benchmarking
  4. 4Day 4: Data mining vs. audit sampling
    • Different data analysis techniques and selecting the sample
    • Employing methods for adjusting sampling size
    • Simple excel functions and queries to perform analyses
    • Incorporating fraud red flags in the audit sampling
    • Practice combining results for different scenarios
  5. 5Day 5: Identifying data anomalies and deviations & How to identify, analyze and highlight them
    • Identifying data anomalies and deviations
    • Fundamental concepts of data anomalies and deviations
    • Importance and impact on business operations
    • Techniques for identifying, cleaning, and transforming data
    • Types such as outliers, missing values, and errors
    • How to identify, analyze and highlight them
    • Statistical methods
    • Visualization techniques to identify and highlight data anomalies and deviation
    • Real-world examples and cases in different industries and business domains

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag MadridSpain · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Data Analysis for Internal Auditing course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Data Analysis for Internal Auditing course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Rome, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Munich, Madrid, Cape Town.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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