Internal Audit:
Best Practices
Target group:
- Managing directors, board members and supervisory boards
- Head and Staff of Internal Audit
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Program:
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Fit for the future as an internal audit department: Gain in-depth knowledge of modern auditing standards and technologies to keep your internal audit department future-proof and always up-to-date.
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Audit Manual and Risk-Based Audit Planning: Implement an audit manual and risk-based audit planning that support systematic reviews and effective risk management strategies.
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How to take your internal audit to the next level: Use advanced auditing techniques to significantly increase the performance and impact of your internal audit.
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The S+P Tool Box:
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Presentations as PDF: Receive detailed presentation documents that cover all essential aspects of internal auditing. These documents serve as a reference work for standards such as DIIR No. 3 and IDW PS 983 as well as for methods of the risk-oriented audit approach.
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Auditing Standards and Guideline Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest auditing standards and regulatory changes. These constantly updated guidelines will help you align your practice with the latest requirements and ensure that your audit activities meet regulatory expectations.
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Agile Revision Toolkit: Learn and implement agile techniques for audit reporting and audit planning. This toolkit contains guidance, best practices, and templates designed specifically for internal audit to promote agility and adaptability in your audit processes.
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KPIs, KRIs, and OKRs Templates: Use specific templates for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to make your department’s performance measurable and transparent.
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Continuous Monitoring and Auditing Tools: Implement continuous monitoring and auditing tools to ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of internal controls. These tools help you proactively manage risk and respond to changes in a timely manner.
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Communication Training for Auditors: A specialized training that aims to improve communication skills. Learn how to communicate exam results effectively and increase the acceptance of your recommendations within the company.
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Best Practices Case Studies: Learn from real-world examples of how leading companies have optimized their internal audit functions. These case studies offer valuable insights into successful approaches and techniques that you can implement in your everyday work.
This tool box is designed to support and empower you in your role as an Internal Auditor. It provides you with the resources you need to proactively shape your area of responsibility and continuously expand your skills. Use these tools to take your auditing activities to the next level and provide lasting value to your business
Program
How can internal audit effectively help mitigate risk and increase the efficiency of your organization? This question is at the heart of many companies operating in an increasingly complex and regulated environment.
In our seminar “Internal Audit: Best Practices” you will gain in-depth insights and field-tested methods to optimize your audit processes. You will learn about the latest international standards and techniques that will help you identify vulnerabilities and eliminate them sustainably. Our experts will teach you the most important best practices that you can immediately apply in your everyday work.
Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with other professionals and benefit from the best practices worldwide. With the tools and strategies you will learn in this seminar, you will be well equipped to take internal audit in your company to the next level.
Fit for the future as an Internal Audit
- Risk management, compliance and internal audit as indispensable representatives of the management
- Organizational independence of the Internal Audit department
- Setting up internal auditing securely: New auditing standards DIIR No. 3 and IDW PS 983 in practice
- Learn agile techniques and implement them successfully with
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and OKRs (Objectives and Key Results),
- Continuous Monitoring and Continuous Auditing,
- agile techniques for audit reporting.
- Business Judgement Rule – Reach the Safe Harbor
- Making the right decisions under uncertainty
Audit manual and risk-oriented audit planning
- Building an Audit Map: Risk Assessment, Risk Assessment and Audit Planning
- Risk-oriented testing techniques: project-related testing, functional and system tests
- Create more acceptance: Convincing communication of exam results
- Setting up completion procedures efficiently: Action tracking and follow-up processes in practice
How to take your internal audit to the next level
- Regulatory Monitoring: Top information on current compliance topics
- HinSchG: Minimum requirements for a whistle-blowing system
- Sanctions Enforcement Acts I/II and new Central Office for Sanctions
- Single EU Rule Book Money Laundering: AMLR, AMLD6 and AMLA Regulation
- ESG requirements – what to do
- IT & Cyber Risks – Maximize Your Business Resilience
How can you strengthen your auditing? Moving forward with best practices and innovative techniques!
- Fundamentals and updates: Providing in-depth knowledge of the latest developments in risk management, compliance, and auditing standards.
- Risk identification and management: Practical techniques for the precise identification, analysis and management of relevant corporate risks to strengthen corporate security.
- Regulatory Compliance: Guidance on how to reliably meet regulatory requirements that are critical to effective business management.
- Agile Audit Techniques: Introduction to agile methodologies and tools that make internal audit more dynamic and responsive.
- Continuous monitoring and auditing: Strategies for the implementation of continuous monitoring and auditing processes for the continuous improvement of internal control systems.
This seminar is an excellent opportunity to broaden and consolidate both the personal skills and the strategic role of Internal Audit in the company
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FAQ – What do I need to know?
The internal auditing seminars aim to provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills that are essential for the effective and efficient implementation of auditing processes. You will learn how to better identify and manage risks, optimise internal control systems and ensure compliance requirements in your company. Another aim is to familiarise you with the best international standards and innovative techniques that you can apply directly in your day-to-day work. In addition, the seminars promote dialogue with other experts and offer you valuable insights into current trends and best practices in the field of internal auditing. You will be well prepared to take auditing in your company to a new level.
The seminar ‘Internal Audit: Best Practices’ is ideal for specialists and managers working in the field of internal audit, compliance or risk management. It is aimed at internal auditors, compliance officers, risk managers and those responsible for finance, controlling and corporate management. Employees who are preparing for a job in internal auditing or would like to deepen their knowledge in this area will also benefit from this seminar. With the best practices and innovative techniques taught, the seminar is particularly valuable for anyone who wants to optimise their auditing processes and strengthen their organisation in terms of security and efficiency.
Participants of the seminar ‘Internal Audit: Best Practices’ will receive access to the comprehensive S+P ToolBox, which includes detailed lecture material, current audit standards, agile techniques, KPIs, KRIs and OKRs templates as well as tools for continuous monitoring and auditing. These resources are designed to support you in your role as an internal auditor, enhance your skills and make your auditing activities more effective.
Registration for our S+P seminars is quick and easy via our website. There you will find all the necessary information and can reserve your place directly.
The S+P Tool Box is a comprehensive set of practical tools and templates that have been specially developed for participants in our seminars. It offers helpful resources for implementing the techniques learnt and supports you in applying the seminar knowledge directly in your company.
Role of Internal Audit in DORA Implementation
- IT governance audit: Ensuring that DORA requirements are integrated into the company’s governance.
- Assessment of resilience measures: Control the effectiveness of IT security and emergency plans.
- Reporting obligations: Supporting the management in fulfilling the reporting obligations to authorities.
Internal Audit and Money Laundering Act (AMLA)
- Risk-based approach: Examination of whether risk-based approaches to money laundering prevention are consistently implemented.
- Monitoring obligations: Ensuring that suspicious transactions are detected and reported.
- Training: Checking whether employees are regularly trained in money laundering prevention.
Internal Audit and Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
- Review of supply chain policies: Ensure that supply chains comply with human rights and environmental requirements.
- Notification procedure: Control of the establishment and use of complaint mechanisms in the supply chain.
- Reporting obligations: Monitoring of the annual reporting in accordance with the requirements of the LkSG.
