AUDITING

Audience

Anyone who works within audit settings will benefit from this course on auditor skills. The course will also meet the needs of participants who are new to auditing.

Overview

The Audit Training Course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and techniques required to conduct audits effectively and efficiently. This course covers various aspects of auditing, including audit planning, risk assessment, evidence gathering, documentation, and reporting. Participants learn how to apply auditing standards and methodologies, identify areas of non-compliance or inefficiency, and make recommendations for improvement. Additionally, the course may cover topics such as audit techniques, interviewing skills, and data analysis methods. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, participants have the opportunity to develop hands-on experience in audit planning and execution. Ultimately, the course aims to empower participants to become competent and confident auditors capable of ensuring compliance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and enhancing organizational performance.

Topics Covered.

1. An introduction to auditor skills
   • Key aspects of audits.
   • The main types of reviews.
   • Traditional views of an audit (e.g., criteria-based audit and audit objectives).
2. Quality audit systems
   • Pre-audit activity.
   • Audit history.
   • The scope of an audit.
   • The benefits of reviews.
   • Essential aspects of audits (e.g., the scope of the audit and process flow).
3. How to set up an audit team
   • Audit team needs.
   • Roles and responsibilities within an audit.
   • Identifying the various challenges of working in teams.
   • How to guide, plan, and schedule an audit.
   • Documentation and checklists.
4. Performing an audit
   • Role and responsibilities of the lead auditor.
   • Key meeting activities.
   • Who should attend opening meetings.
   • Managing activity and gathering evidence.
   • Questioning skills, observation, and note-taking skills.
   • When an audit needs to be aborted.
   • The critical role of audit team meetings.
5. Learning about the auditor
   • Recording non-compliance.
   • Scaling.
   • Non-conformance reports.
6. Final steps
   • The key reasons for closing meetings.
   • How to hold a closing meeting.
   • The need for follow-up.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will:
• Explore different types of audits.
• Understand how to set up an audit schedule.
• Examine how to form an audit team.
• Understand how to perform an audit.
• Understand how to manage relevant documentation.
• Examine an audit process.