Elevate your Internal Audit knowledge with suggested paths to your annual CPE
Your path to expertise in internal audit, mapped out for you.
Ready to deepen your knowledge and skillset for your internal audit career but not sure where to start? Our tailored learning paths for internal auditors are designed to help you build a diverse, cutting-edge skill set. ACI Learning's NASBA-accredited CPE courses are crafted to empower internal auditors with essential knowledge.
Building a diverse skillset
This pathway is designed to provide entry-level to intermediate auditors with a comprehensive foundation in internal audit methodologies, IT, and cybersecurity. It's perfect for those looking to establish or enhance their internal audit career while gaining key insights into technology's evolving role in audit processes.
Key topics include:
- Fundamentals of internal auditing and IT audit frameworks
- Key IT general controls and governance structures
- Innovative techniques to streamline audit processes and fieldwork
This pathway ensures auditors are well-prepared to navigate both traditional and modern challenges in internal auditing.
Understand and Audit Diverse Technologies
Stay on the cutting edge of technology and cybersecurity with our IT Audit learning pathway. Tailored for professionals ranging from entry-level to advanced, this track focuses on information security, business continuity, and emerging technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Core learning outcomes:
- Master the fundamentals of information security and cybersecurity concepts
- Conduct in-depth audits of cloud computing and AI systems
- Improve incident response and data protection techniques
This pathway ensures auditors can confidently handle the complexities of modern IT environments.
Keep Fraud at Bay with Advanced Detection Techniques
Designed for auditors with a focus on fraud deterrence, detection, and prevention, the Fraud learning pathway equips you with critical skills to identify and mitigate fraudulent activities. Covering both intermediate and advanced levels, this track dives deep into fraud data analytics and internal control systems to safeguard organizations.
Key takeaways:
- Learn advanced fraud detection and data mining techniques
- Gain practical skills for fraud awareness and prevention
- Develop fraud data analytics programs and methodologies
This pathway ensures you are prepared to detect and prevent fraud before it becomes a significant risk.
Lead Internal Auditors to Success
For those looking to step into leadership roles within internal auditing, this pathway offers advanced skills in audit management, productivity improvement, and strategic partnership building. With a focus on managing teams, audit quality, and stakeholder relationships, you’ll be equipped to lead with confidence.
Highlights include:
- Mastering audit leadership skills and working with boards and committees
- Strategic approaches to risk assessments and governance
- Cultivating innovation and agility within audit teams
This pathway ensures you can effectively manage both people and processes while driving audit success.