The path to head of internal audit

Inhouse training

Advancing in Internal Audit: Strengthen your professional skills

New! As part of the new Internal Audit curriculum, PwC offers a training for experienced IA professionals who have the ambition to grow into the role of Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and/or want to work on their professional skills. In this unique training for the Netherlands, our experienced IA professionals will provide you with the tools to further shape your ambition in two sessions. We will work on the practical implementation of Internal Audit models. These themes will be briefly presented, after which we will translate them into what this means for you and your organization: what practical challenges do you face. We do this, among other things, by working in groups and by learning from and with other participants.

This training consists of two sessions, followed by an intervision meeting.

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Day 1

The first day is dedicated to the competencies that you need as a CAE to be successful, the development and practical implementation of a strategic plan, and assurance mapping. You will learn about the competencies that a CAE needs and translate them into what this means for you.

Day 2

The second day is dedicated to mapping and managing your stakeholder field. In the afternoon, you will actively practice this and learn from and with each other. The training provides ample opportunities to learn from the experiences of your peers through assignments and discussions.

Intervision

After the two training days, you will further learn from the experiences of your peers and the experiences of a Head of Internal Audit in an intervision. You will also bring in your own learning points and dilemmas. During the intervision, we will reflect on the progress of your development and dilemmas. In addition, a CAE will be present to explain his journey to the role of CAE.

The intervision takes place approximately 4 months after the training and is scheduled during the training.

About this course

This course includes
After the training
For whom?
Who are the trainers?

This course includes

the skills that a CAE (Chief Audit Executive) must possess;
developing a strategic plan for the IAF (Internal Audit Function) based on the organization's strategy;
creating an assurance map and coordinating with assurance providers;
establishing, ensuring, and being accountable for the system of quality assurance and improvement;
mapping the stakeholder landscape and acting as a full-fledged conversation partner;
practicing communication skills with stakeholders.

After the training

are you able to critically reflect on the elements necessary to manage an IAF alongside leading internal audits;
are you able to shape core documents related to managing the IAF;
can you map your stakeholders and shape interaction with them;
do you have an action plan with concrete actions to further develop your ambition;
have you shared experiences with your fellow participants, engaged in discussions about dilemmas or problems you encounter, and heard experiences from a CAE in the peer group meeting.

For whom?

This training is intended for Internal Audit professionals with more than 8 years of relevant work experience who have the ambition to grow into the role of CAE, or already act as (deputy) CAE.

The level of the training is HBO level.

Who are the trainers?

This training is given by colleagues from the Internal Audit Services team who have extensive experience in:

fulfilling internal audit functions in various sectors;
acting as head of internal audit and/or audit manager;
supporting clients in drafting or reviewing strategic documents.

Would you like custom training for your team?

Are you interested in this topic and would you like a tailor-made training course for your organisation? We will gladly discuss with you your learning goals, the casuistry and the desired learning results. We will also determine the duration, date and location of the training in consultation with you. On the basis of a preliminary discussion, we will make a tailor-made training proposal for you. Please contact us for more information.

The program for the inhouse training can be customized for your organization.

PE-Portfolio accountants (RA)

You can include this training course as a learning activity in your PE portfolio. After the training course, you will receive a certificate of participation (number of hours of training included).

PE points for register controllers / register operational auditors (RC/RO)

After the training, you will receive a certificate of participation from us, stating the number of training hours attended. You can register this yourself on the website of the VRC/IIA.