Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance

Agile Auditing: Faster, Value-Focused Audits

Agile auditing applies agile principles to internal audit to deliver faster, more relevant and collaborative assurance. This course covers agile audit planning, audit sprints, stakeholder collaboration, iterative reporting, risk-based prioritisation, team roles and adopting agile practices in audit functions.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Traditional audits can be slow and deliver findings too late. Agile auditing helps internal audit add value quickly and stay aligned with emerging risks.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses an agile audit simulation, planning workshops, case studies and adoption planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain agile principles for internal audit
Plan audits using backlogs and prioritisation
Execute audits in sprints
Collaborate continuously with stakeholders
Report findings iteratively
Plan adoption of agile auditing

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Internal auditors
Chief audit executives
Audit managers
Risk and compliance professionals
Quality assurance staff

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Agile audit planning
Sprint execution
Stakeholder collaboration
Iterative reporting
Risk prioritisation
Change adoption

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Agile and Audit

09:00–09:54Why agile auditing
09:54–10:48Agile principles
10:48–11:00Benefits and challenges
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Benefits and challenges (continued)
12:12–13:06Maturity
13:06–14:00Exercise: Audit process review

Day 2Agile Planning

09:00–09:54Audit backlogs
09:54–10:48Prioritisation
10:48–11:00User stories for audit
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12User stories for audit (continued)
12:12–13:06Sprint planning
13:06–14:00Workshop: Audit backlog

Day 3Execution

09:00–09:54Sprints
09:54–10:48Daily stand-ups
10:48–11:00Kanban
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Kanban (continued)
12:12–13:06Documentation
13:06–14:00Simulation: Audit sprint

Day 4Reporting and Collaboration

09:00–09:54Stakeholder involvement
09:54–10:48Iterative reporting
10:48–11:00Retrospectives
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Retrospectives (continued)
12:12–13:06Quality
13:06–14:00Case study: Agile audit function

Day 5Adoption

09:00–09:54Methodology changes
09:54–10:48Skills
10:48–11:00Standards conformance
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Standards conformance (continued)
12:12–13:06Roadmap
13:06–14:00Capstone: Adoption plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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