Internal Audit Fundamentals for New Auditors (AGRC-026) Training Course

Internal Audit Fundamentals for New Auditors

New internal auditors must quickly learn audit standards, methodology and the soft skills needed to work with auditees. A strong foundation leads to better audits and…

5 daysClassroom

15Upcoming dates

6Cities

£3,850Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

New internal auditors must quickly learn audit standards, methodology and the soft skills needed to work with auditees. A strong foundation leads to better audits and faster career progress.

This LLMI course introduces the role of internal audit, global internal audit standards, risk-based audit planning, engagement planning, fieldwork techniques, working papers, findings, reporting and professional conduct. Participants practise each step on a simulated audit engagement.

The course is ideal for auditors in their first years and professionals joining internal audit.

Course Objectives

Explain the purpose and standards of internal audit

Understand risk-based audit planning

Plan audit engagements

Perform fieldwork and document working papers

Develop findings with criteria, condition, cause and effect

Communicate results professionally

Target Audience

New internal auditors

Audit staff moving into internal audit

Compliance and risk staff

Finance professionals joining audit

Public sector auditors

Audit assistants

Course Methodology

Methodology sessions

Simulated engagement

Working paper exercises

Interview practice

Report writing

Course outline

1Day 1: Internal Audit Role

Purpose of internal audit
Global standards
Independence and objectivity
Ethics
Three lines model
Exercise: Audit universe

2Day 2: Planning

Risk-based planning
Engagement planning
Process understanding
Risk and control matrices
Audit programmes
Workshop: Engagement plan

3Day 3: Fieldwork

Evidence types
Testing techniques
Sampling
Interviews
Working papers
Simulation: Fieldwork

4Day 4: Findings

Criteria, condition, cause and effect
Root cause
Rating findings
Recommendations
Agreeing actions
Exercise: Writing findings

5Day 5: Reporting and Professionalism

Audit reports
Closing meetings
Follow-up
Professional development
Relationships with auditees
Capstone: Audit report

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Internal Audit Fundamentals for New Auditors course?

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

When is the next Internal Audit Fundamentals for New Auditors course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in London. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, Geneva.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £3,850 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.

Internal Audit Fundamentals for New Auditors

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