This course provides an introduction to IT audit and value for money auditing, the fundamentals of IT auditing, internal audit's obligation in regard to IT and risk and control, global technology audit guides (GTECs), similarities and differences between internal audit and IT audit, and IT controls and frameworks. It covers essential concepts and practices that enable students to understand how IT audit helps in assessing risks and evaluating IT controls.

The course explores the intersection of internal audit and IT audit functions, the use of global frameworks like COBIT and ISO 27001, and how to address today’s most pressing IT risks including cybersecurity, cloud vulnerabilities, and digital transformation.

Designed for internal auditors, finance professionals, and compliance officers, the course empowers attendees to engage confidently with IT audit processes and contribute to performance-driven insights.

• What Is an IT Audit?
• The Role of IT Audits in Performance and Value-for-Money Reviews
• Fundamentals of IT Auditing: Scope, Planning, and Execution
• Understanding the IT Environment and Identifying IT Risks
• Internal Audit’s Responsibility in the IT Landscape
• AI, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies in Auditing
• Using Global Technology Audit Guides (GTAGs) and ISACA Resources
• Internal Audit vs. IT Audit: Similarities and Differences
• Key IT Controls and Control Frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST)
• Conducting Effective IT Risk Assessments
• Top IT Risks: Cybersecurity, Cloud, Compliance, and More
• IT Audit Planning, Reporting, and Follow-Up
• Future of IT Audit: Strategic Advisory and Performance Focus