Diploma in Internal Audit Practice
The portfolio of qualifications offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors - UK and Ireland contains a flexible range of programmes that enable career development, whether working in internal audit for the first time or as an experienced practitioner.
The Diploma in Internal Audit and Business Risk is designed for practising Internal Auditors who are considering a career in internal auditing. Employers regard it as the hallmark of a competent Internal Auditor.
The Diploma equips students with a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills required to develop their internal auditing career. It covers the principles and practices of internal auditing, risk management, control and governance. It also provides an appreciation of the management and accounting practices that are essential for effective internal audit practice.
The Diploma in Internal Audit Practice comprises five Theory Modules, two Skills Modules and a Professional Experience Module.
The five Theory Modules are:
- Organisation and Management - concepts and practices
- Accounting and Financial Systems
- Internal Auditing
- Business Information Systems Auditing
- Corporate Governance and Risk Management
The two Skills Modules are:
- Effective Delivery of an Audit
- Communications and Client-Auditor Relations
The Professional Experience Module comprises a log of one year's experience, employment, training and development.
Students enrolling on the Diploma in Internal Audit Practice must take a formal course of study for the five Theory Modules. Tuition is available through a range of methods including distance learning, full time study, part-time study, block release, or at the same time as taking another qualification, such as an MSc.
Students will have three years to pass all exams, complete their Skills Modules and their Professional Experience Module.
After completing the Diploma, students are encouraged to continue their professional development by enrolling on the Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing and Management, the qualification for senior and experienced Internal Auditors.
Source: www.iia.org.uk
Contact details
The Institute of Internal Auditors - UK and Ireland
13 Abbeville Mews
88 Clapham Park Road
London SW4 7BS
Telephone: 020 7498 0101
Fax: 020 7978 2492
Email: info@iia.org.uk
Web: www.iia.org.uk