Basics of Project Management for
Auditors
Introduction:
In this
comprehensive course, the candidates will learn the basics of project
management, including how they can achieve improved cost control, resource
utilization, and more timely audit conclusions. They will then apply these
techniques to improving productivity in the internal audit process. Using
audit-specific examples, they will learn project planning, scheduling, control,
and decision support concepts and methodologies: the basics of project
management. The techniques outlined in this program will significantly improve
your productivity in planning and managing all audit projects.
Course
Objectives:
By the end of this
course delegates will be able to:
Who
Should Attend?
Internal Auditors, Auditors-in-Charge,
Financial & Operational Auditors, Finance Personnel, External Auditors,
Audit Managers and Supervisors, IT Auditors, Team Leaders and Directors,
Operations Managers, Audit Managers
Course
Outline:
Project Management and Audit
· Defining project management and the project management process
· Major processes in the life of a project
· Major processes in an internal audit
· Project management’s relevance to internal audit
· Expanding audit project leaders’ core competencies
Cornerstones of Project Management
· What is a project?
· The project triangle
· Key project management definitions
· 9 knowledge areas of project management
· Elements of a project plan
· Mapping, scheduling, and controlling the project
· Allocating resources
· Identifying problems early in the process
Applying Project Management Strategies to IA
· Why project management?
· Successful audit/project management: key factors
· The audit/project planning process
· Using project management to plan audits
· Time estimates
· Common workflow planning problems
· Managing resources
· Guidelines and examples of good audit/project management
· Improving time management
Applying Project Management to the Audit Process
· The benefits of adopting a project management focus
· The relationship of planning to control
· Maximizing your investment in planning
· Developing a work breakdown structure
· Developing early warning systems
· Minimizing your investment in fieldwork
· Writing and issuing meaningful reports promptly
Practice Case
· Defining project scope and requirements
· Developing the project work plan
· Defining activity dependencies and creating network diagrams
· Estimating work
· Producing a project plan
· Monitoring and controlling projects
· Closing the project
The Successful Project Manager
· Project manager attributes
· Roles and responsibilities
· Focus areas: communication, motivation, and problem-solving
· 7 ways to succeed
· 7 ways to fail
· Directing and managing others
· Conducting meetings and interviews
· Rational and creative problem-solving techniques
Meeting Today’s Audit Challenges with Project Management Techniques
· How the project manager’s role differs in compliance and operational
reviews
· Multi-tasking: an essential competency for managing operational audits
· How to avoid bottlenecks
· How to differentiate workflows for assurance and consulting reviews
· How to manage your project when you don’t know the final product at the
onset
· Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
· Enterprise-wide risk assessment
· Special projects
| Code | From | To | City | Fee | |
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| AP13 | 12 Jan 2020 | 23 Jan 2020 | Bahrain | US$ 7000 | Book |
| AP13 | 23 Mar 2020 | 03 Apr 2020 | Barcelona | US$ 8500 | Book |
| AP13 | 25 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | Geneva | US$ 9500 | Book |
| AP13 | 19 Jul 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | Dubai | US$ 7000 | Book |
| AP13 | 27 Sep 2020 | 08 Oct 2020 | Cairo | US$ 6500 | Book |
| AP13 | 23 Nov 2020 | 04 Dec 2020 | Istanbul | US$ 7500 | Book |
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Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.
Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.
Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.
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