Conducting Competent Preliminary Surveys & Customising and Writing Effective Audit Programs ( 2nd Ru
2010-02-09

Focus & Features
PRELIMINARY SURVEY
The complex operations of today’s enterprises can be difficult and frustrating to learn. Many auditors regretfully wish they had known as much about the intricacies of an audited operation when they began as when the audit was completed. Preliminary surveys can be the auditor’s best tool for gaining insight, information and perspective needed to support a successful audit.
But while a preliminary survey can be a well-considered analysis of people and systems, it can also be a haphazard fishing expedition. Internal auditors must make certain that the time and effort they spend on preliminary surveys are productive. A competent preliminary survey is likely to result in a c competent audit program and a competent audit program is likely to result in a competent audit. When preliminary surveys are carefully planned and executed, they become more than an effective familiarization tactic; they also represent a powerful determinant for the success of the audit.
WRITING EFFECTIVE AUDIT PROGRAMS
The internal audit program is a guide to the auditor and a compact with audit supervision that certain audit steps will be taken. The audit steps are designed to gather evidence and permit internal auditors to express opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the activities to be reviewed. The program lists directions for the examination and evaluation of the information needed to meet audit objectives within the scope of the audit assignment.
The audit program is a link between the preliminary survey and the field work. In the preliminary survey, internal auditors identify operating objectives, risks, operating conditions and controls. In the field work, they gather evidence about the effectiveness of control systems, efficiency of operations, the accomplishment of objectives and the effects of risks on the enterprise.

What You Will Learn
Day One – Conducting Competent Preliminary Surveys
• Audit Responsibilities
• Definition of Preliminary Surveys
• Audit Scope
• Preparation and Conduct of Preliminary Surveys
• Relationship to the Final Report Day Two – Customizing and Writing Effective Audit Programs
• Definition and benefits of audit programs
• What the Standards say
• When an audit program is done?
• Who does audit programs?
• How is an audit program done?
• How much time must auditors spend on audit programs?

Who Should Attend
The seminar is ideal for junior, senior and supervising auditors.

Presented by
Mary Jane O. Rosales, CPA, CIA
(Former) Area Finance Manager, PETRON
Professional Image and Development Consultant

Schedule
09-10 February 2010 08:00 – 5:00 pm
IIAP Training Centre, Unit 1807 Cityland Herrera Tower, cor. Valero and Herrera Sts., Salcedo Village, Makati City

Fees (VAT inclusive)
IIAP Members: P3,360 (1 day), P5,600 (2 days)
Non members: P4,480 (1 day), P6,720 (2 days)
The fee includes a fun-filled learning experience, complete with learning manuals / hand-outs, certificate snacks and lunch. First-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to those with advanced payments. The Event Registration Form is attached here.
LIMITED TO 30 PAX ONLY