Overview
Aims
- Toacquire fundamental knowledg eabout the aims and methods in the field of internal audit;
- To know the main principles, procedures, technics, instruments used to perform an internal audit mission;
- To form and open-minded epistemic attitude related tot he field ofinternal audit.
Course contents
1.Introductiontointernal audit 2.Standardization of internal audit 3.International set of Internal Audit Standards 4.Internal audit andinternal control – function of the management’s entity 5.Risks as a fundamental in performing and internal audit mission
Learning outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts, theories, andmethods in the field and speciality area; • Use of fundamental knowledge in order to explainand interpret various types of concepts, situations, processes, projects, etc. associated to the field; • Adequateuse of standard assessment methods and criteria in orderto evaluate the quality, merits and limits of various processes, programs, projects, concepts, theories, and methods, etc.; • Drawing up professional projects using several methods and principles acknowledged in the field.
Assessment
Written exam – 70%; verification during semester – 30%.