Performing an Effective Quality Assessment Course

Elevate your internal audit function with confidence by mastering the tools and techniques of a successful quality assessment in the 'Performing an Effective Quality Assessment Course' at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, United States. This transformative course is updated in 2024 to align with the new Global Internal Audit Standards and Quality Assurance Manual.

A strong Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) is essential for audit leaders, as it demonstrates conformance with The IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards. Beyond compliance, an effective QAIP provides assurance to the audit committee and management that the internal audit activity is efficient, effective, and adds value. Furthermore, it builds stakeholder confidence and reinforces a culture of quality, leading practices, and professionalism within the audit function.

The course offers hands-on exploration of the updated Quality Assessment Manual (QA Manual) and guides participants through planning, performing, and evaluating both external and internal quality assessments. Through interactive case studies and practical applications of proven tools—including surveys, interview guides, and assessment programs—participants will learn how to assess conformance with the Standards, identify improvement opportunities, and determine the best quality assessment options for their internal audit activities.

This course is particularly beneficial for audit leaders implementing a quality program for the first time, seeking to improve the efficiency of their existing quality program, or preparing for an external quality assessment. Participants will gain knowledge and skills essential for planning, performing, and evaluating the results of an external quality assessment case study, alongside examining the process flow and templates in the updated QA Manual.

In addition, the course discusses various quality assessment options and their respective pros, cons, and considerations. Participants will engage with the key features of the QA Manual’s planning guides and reporting tools, and apply assessment criteria on common QA scenarios that require professional judgment. They will also evaluate case study results using the assessment criteria, leading to valuable insights on continuous improvement.

A complimentary digital copy of the Quality Assurance Manual is included with the purchase of the course, which is priced at $1,919 for members—who can save an average of 29%—and $1,789 for other participants, with members also enjoying average savings of 28%. Overall, this course is poised to enhance participants' ability to meet rising stakeholder demands in the realm of internal auditing.