Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance

Continuous Auditing and Monitoring

Continuous auditing uses automated tests to assess risks and controls as transactions occur. This course explains continuous auditing and monitoring: selecting areas, designing automated tests, data access, thresholds and alerts, handling exceptions, coordinating with management monitoring and scaling the programme.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Periodic audits miss issues between reviews. You will learn to provide timely, ongoing assurance.

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.

Test design workshops, analytics demonstrations, case studies and programme planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Distinguish continuous auditing from continuous monitoring
Select processes for continuous testing
Design automated tests and thresholds
Manage data access and refresh
Handle and follow up exceptions
Scale a continuous auditing programme

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Internal audit managers
Data and IT auditors
Risk and compliance analysts
Finance controllers
Audit leaders

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Test design
Automation
Exception management
Data access
Programme scaling

Course outline

Your learning journey.

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

Day 1Concepts

09:00–10:08Continuous auditing and monitoring
10:08–11:00Benefits
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Benefits (continued)
11:45–12:53Maturity
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Selecting Areas

09:00–10:08Risk-based selection
10:08–11:00Data availability
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Data availability (continued)
11:45–12:53Quick wins
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Designing Tests

09:00–10:08Rules and thresholds
10:08–11:00Tools
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Tools (continued)
11:45–12:53Alerts
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Exceptions

09:00–10:08Triage
10:08–11:00Management follow-up
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Management follow-up (continued)
11:45–12:53False positives
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Scaling

09:00–10:08Governance
10:08–11:00Skills
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Skills (continued)
11:45–12:53Roadmap
12:53–14:00Action 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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