Certificate in Internal Audit

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Course Description

The field of internal audit has continuously evolved over the last decade and emerged to become a stable and critically important component of successful organizations all around the world. Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve an organization's operations as well as to provide independent assurance that an organization's risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively.

At the same time, an ineffective audit can mean severe consequences; resulting in process failure, customer dissatisfaction and regulatory noncompliance.

With this Certificate Program in Internal Audit, you will acquire the skills you need to progress your career and start conducting internal audits. If you already have experience in the audit profession, the Certificate Program in Internal Audit will help you to improve your existing skillset and accelerate your audit career.

Boost your internal audit capabilities by gaining confidence in planning and performing an effective audit, as well as reporting and taking corrective action where necessary.

This Certificate Program in Internal Audit develops the necessary skills to assess and report on the conformance and implementation of processes based on management systems. You’ll learn how to initiate an audit, prepare and conduct audit activities, compile and distribute audit reports and complete follow-up activities.

Program Overview

Learning Objectives

Understand money laundering and terrorist financing
Explain how money laundering and terrorist financing work in practice
Comprehend money laundering and terrorist financing examples
Understand Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)
Identify key AML/CTF compliance concepts in practice
Learn about the risk-based approach (RBA), policies/procedures, suspicious activity reports (RBA), etc.
Understand customer due diligence (CDD) and know your customer (KYC)
Identify different levels of risk and customer due diligence

TARGET AUDIENCE

Professionals wanting to acquire and demonstrate specialized knowledge in AML and Compliance
Professionals wanting to increase their value through a better understanding of AML and Compliance
Professionals wanting to build a comprehensive AML and Compliance knowledge
Career starters and students wanting to get an edge in AML and Compliance

REQUIREMENTS

For participating in this Certificate Program, you will need an electronic device with online video-viewing capabilities (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer, etc.). You will need no previous knowledge in compliance or anti-financial crime, although this is helpful. A background in business, legal, or finance might also be beneficial but is not required.

LEARNING METHOD

This Certification Program is presented entirely online. Modules can be completed in your own time and at your own pace. This interactive, supportive teaching model is designed for busy professionals and results in unprecedented certification rates for Certification Programs.

Course Structure

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6

Internal Audit Fundamentals

What is Internal Audit?
History of Internal Audit
Overview of International Standards for Internal Audit
Internal Audit Versus External Audit
Typical Functions of Internal Audit
Types of Internal Audit

What You Will Get From This Course

In-Demand Skills

Gain the relevant knowledge to ensure that you are supporting your firm and progressing your career.

Career Credential

Get a certificate from the FCA Financial Crime Academy and SSBM Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva.

Flexibility

Study on-demand and at your own time and pace, regardless of where you are in the world with this flexible online course.

GLOBAL COMMUNITY

Get access to our exclusive LinkedIn group with 1,500+ like-minded professionals and experts.

Course Material

Download supplementary course material such as the comprehensive course study guide.

Quiz Questions

Test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions and determine which skills you have mastered!

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What our Course Participants are Saying

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Ruud Hamers Fraud, OSINT and KYC Investigator

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The online training from Financial Crime Academy helped me to better understand risk management and corporate governance in the FinTech industry. The skills I have acquired are invaluable for risk management, and forensic investigations and helped me accelerate my career.

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Anastasia Sabova Senior Financial Analyst

As somebody trying to break into the Anti-Money Laundering field, I’ve found that the courses offered by Financial Crimes Academy have been great. The courses provide a simple, yet comprehensive overview of the various aspects of AML. Strongly recommended if you are looking to gain an introductory understanding or to strengthen what you already know.

Jeff Zuber AML / Fraud Investigator

The course was very comprehensive, thorough and detailed, at the same time it was easy to understand. Excellent presentation of the lecturer. Highly recommend!

Anna Latiseva AML/KYC Officer

Tangible Career Impact

If you have been in the industry for years and want to polish your skills, or if you are just starting out and want to acquire comprehensive knowledge, this online training is for you. Accelerate your corporate risk management, compliance, and anti-financial crime career by acquiring in-demand skills with this on-demand training!

Accelerate your career by acquiring in-demand skills with this on-demand training.

Increase your knowledge and learn to effectively mitigate risks in a corporate environment.

Obtain the course certificate to improve your resumé and get access to stellar opportunities.

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Is this Course for You?

Upon successful completion of the program, course participants will be awarded the Certificate in Internal Audit by the Financial Crime Academy and the Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva.

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Learn from seasoned Industry Experts

This Training is steered by the global FCA Advisory Board to ensure Educational Quality and Practical Relevance for Program Participants.

Salih is a seasoned internal auditor and experienced fraud examiner with over 20+ years of professional experience. He has a wide range of industry experience including textile, iron and steel, petroleum, construction, FMCG, and retail industry. Salih has extensive experience in fields such as internal audit, risk management, internal controls, business process improvement, and organizational analysis.

Salih Ahmed Islam, CIA - Group Internal Auditor, Group Rocher

Anna has 10+ years of experience in communications and is a specialist at YouControl Academy — which has already educated more than 12,000 people around the world and is a cooperation partner of the Financial Crime Academy. Previously, Anna has worked in the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice, educating people on the importance of establishing democratic values in Ukraine.

Anna Opanasenko - Academy Manager, YouControl

Omer is an experienced senior auditor with a demonstrated history of working in the finance industry in the MENA region. Omer has worked for several of the "Big 4" accounting firms on matters of internal audit, external audit, corporate investigations, and others.

Omer Yousuf, ACCA, CAF - Audit Specialist, EY

Usman is an experienced compliance and risk management professional. In the past, he worked on projects related to regulatory compliance, risk management, finance, and internal audit. Usman specializes, in particular, in regulatory compliance, risk management, internal audit, policies and procedures, and SOP development.

Usman Zuberi - Senior Compliance Expert

Christiaan is a jurist, compliance counsel, and anti-financial crime specialist. Christiaan is uniquely experienced in international banking and in the dynamic global FinTech space across multiple jurisdictions.

Christiaan Vorster, CAMS - AFC Consultant, AlixPartners

Ahsan is an experienced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) expert. Currently, Ahsan is responsible for matters of operational AML compliance and governance, working for a Canadian multinational banking and financial services company. He also holds an MBA degree and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

Ahsan Habib, MBA, CAMS - Senior Analyst, Scotiabank

Mario has over 20 years of professional experience in various senior management positions, working for several international corporations. Mario holds an MBA and obtained his Ph.D. at the University of St. Gallen. His research motivation focuses on the fields of information security, open-source software, and mobile. He is currently the Academic Director at the Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva (SSBM) and Postdoc at the University of St. Gallen.

Mario Silic, PhD, MBA - Academic Director, SSBM Geneva

William is a seasoned researcher at the Countering Wildlife Trafficking Institute, where he works to find solutions surrounding the global poaching crisis. William is highly skilled in analysis, feature engineering, and machine learning, which he leverages to analyze anti-poaching/wildlife trafficking and the convergence with transnational crime and global terror.

William Adams - Researcher, Countering Wildlife Trafficking Institute

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I enroll in the course?

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How can I pay for the course?

You can pay with a variety of different credit cards. The supported card brands include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover & Diners, China UnionPay (CUP), and Japan Credit Bureau (JCB).

Are there any homework assignments?

There are no formally required homework assignments, although it is recommended that you repeat relevant study materials at your own pace.

Do I have to take an exam or a test?

You don't have to take an exam or test as part of this online training. You are, however, required to complete several multiple-choice questions as part of the course. The number of attempts is unlimited.

When will I get my Certificate? Does it expire?

You will get your official Certificate after you have completed all lessons of this course. The Certificate does not expire.

Who can attend? Are there prerequisites?

Prerequisites are rare and are identified in the syllabus for each course. Most courses start with the “Essentials” and work up to just the right depth for staff at all levels to apply to your specific programs and systems.

What is this course like?

This course is a self-paced video course that is structured in individual modules. The course also comprises multiple choice questions and you can complete the entire content at your own pace.

Is the course appropriate for my country/region?

The course is written and presented by subject matter experts working around the world. It pulls examples from many countries and is globally appropriate.

Is the course appropriate for my industry?

Yes, the lessons and examples are relevant to any industry.

What is your return/refund policy?

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On a Final Note

At Financial Crime Academy, we believe that education is the key to solving every challenge in the world. This is true especially for corporate risk management, compliance, and anti-financial crime. We are dedicated to delivering applicable educational programs to improve the knowledge, skills, and careers of professionals working in relevant functions. Altogether, I am certain that we can make a difference – Fighting financial crime with online education.