Course Description
Building an effective quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) is similar to establishing a total quality management program, of which products and services are analyzed to verify they meet stakeholder expectations, operations are efficient and effective, and their practices conform to applicable standards.
Many internal audit functions have created QAIPs that demonstrate their commitment to quality and performance to Standards in the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
With the establishment of the Global Internal Audit Standards, the next generation of QAIPs must be developed to conform to the new Principles and Standards. In this next generation, QAIPs include:
- Quality will be a combined measure of conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and the achievement of the internal audit function’s performance objectives.
- QAIPs will be designed to evaluate and ensure the internal audit function conforms with the Standards, achieves performance objectives, and pursues continuous improvement.
This course provides participants with an opportunity to evaluate their current QAIP and improve its sustainability. While it offers a comprehensive understanding of QAIP principles and the skills needed to assess and enhance quality, it does not provide specific tools or techniques, as every QAIP is uniquely designed to meet the needs of each internal audit function. In alignment with the Standards, all internal audit functions must develop a QAIP tailored to their specific requirements.
Who will benefit from this course?
This course is intended for audit leaders who are either implementing a quality program for the first time or audit leaders who are wishing to improve the efficiency of the existing quality program.
Course Objectives
- Identify the Global Internal Audit Standards Principles and Standards related to building a sustainable quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP).
- Examine the Global Internal Audit Standards Domains, Principles, and Standards.
- Assess internal audit functions’ readiness to build their sustainable quality program in conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Discuss QAIP successful practices related to ongoing monitoring activities, periodic self-assessments, and communicating QAIP results.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop a QAIP that exemplifies conformance, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities and action items to improve the quality of internal audit services.
General Information
NASBA Knowledge Level: Intermediate
NASBA Field of Study: Auditing
Competency Level: Applied Knowledge
Prerequisites: Participants should have 3–5 years’ experience in internal audit, and a strong understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards.
Advance Preparation: None
Topic(s): Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
Delivered by: Ninad Pradhan - CRMA, MBA, PGDCSM, BSc, QAC & Senior Consultant & Trainer (UAE Internal Auditors Association)
Ninad has a cumulative 25+ years experience in the fields of IT, Quality, and Internal Audit in assessing using various models and standards such as Deming’s Prize, EFQM/Dubai Quality Award, Dubai Human Development Award, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO/TS 16949. His assessment and process audit experience covers industries ranging from manufacturing, hospitality and construction.
Currently, Ninad is a Senior Consultant & Trainer with the UAE IAA with primary responsibilities of providing value added QA services to its clients and focused and bespoke training. Ninad has very recently completed the QA certificate course from IIA Global.. He has been involved in conducting QAs for clients in UAE and the GCC Countries. Conducted 90+ QAs and Readiness Reviews for clients in UAE and GCC of which he has been team lead for 80+ QAs and Readiness Reviews.
Location: The venue will be decided prior to the course date
