INTRODUCTION TO INTERNAL AUDITING - NQF LEVEL 6
Join us on the West Campus for our evening class – Introduction to Internal Auditing is offered over 14
weeks in two hour weekly sessions in the evening from 17h30 – 19h30. The course is offered at the University
of the Witwatersrand, (West Campus) Johannesburg in lecture/seminar format with Wits financial specialist
lecturers, and invited guest lecturers from the diverse financial markets, guiding you through the programme.
OBJECTIVE OF THIS COURSE
To provide participants with an overview of the basic philosophy, concepts and principles underlying the
practice of Internal Auditing.
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE?
This introductory course is intended for people who are interested in Internal Auditing, and inform those who
wish to pursue a career as Internal Auditors, or those who work with Internal Auditors in their present positions.
Individuals and managers, who are expected to perform internal auditing tasks, also require a background in
Internal Auditing.
COMMENCEMENT DATE
Semester 1: Wednesday, February 2016
Semester 2: Wednesday, July 2016
Detailed course outlines will be given to participants in the first lecture.
SYLLABUS
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The emerging role of the Internal Auditing profession
Ethics, standards, and codes relevant to the profession
Internal versus External Auditors
Managing ethics
Laws and regulations of the profession
Types of Internal Audit practice
Engagement planning
Gathering of appropriate Internal Audit evidence
Risk assessment
Control frameworks
The course is limited to 60 participants, and a minimum registration of 10 students is needed to offer this
course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Tertiary qualification in either Accounting, Law, Auditing or a related field.
ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE
Attendance of at least 75% of classes is required for the participants to write the final examination. A pass
mark of at least 50% in the course must be overall achieved in order to successfully complete this short
course. A Sub-minimum of 40% must be obtained in the final examination in order for the participants to pass
the course (Irrespective of the participants' final result).
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FEES & METHOD OF PAYMENT
Cost fee: R8 450. The fees for all courses are the responsibility of the individual attending the course. All
fees must be paid prior to registration. Payment can be made by electronic payment or bank deposits. You
will then need to bring your original proof of payment to Registration day, dates provided on the acceptance
letter.
CANCELLATION OF COURSES
 Cancellation by a registrant more than 10 working days before the start date will result
in liability for
25 % of the course fees
 Cancellation in less than 10 working days before the start date, will result in liability for 40 % of the
course fees
 Cancellation after commencement of the course, will result in liability for 50% of the fees.
 Students who do not meet the requirements to continue in the 2nd half of a year course, will be
refunded all fees paid in advance for that semester. ICAM fees and parking disk fees are not
refundable.
CAMPUS ACCESS
All short course participants are issued with a Visitors Access Card at a cost of ±R140 and access to parking
at a cost of approximately ±R270 which will give you access to swipe at the boom gates. You may park in
student parking on the west campus.
WHO ARE THE LECTURERS?
The courses will be taught by Wits staff members in a small group environment in lectures and tutorials.
Interactive discussion will be integral to these courses. The course will be lectured by high quality lecturers
from the School of Economics and Business Sciences.
FOREIGN NATIONALS Contact our International Office to ensure that you meet all requirements to attend
certificate courses. Tel: 011 – 717 1054. You need to be in possession of Work Permit (which has to be
endorsed with Home Affairs if we accept you) and your educational qualifications. Note that there is an
International Registration Fees which is payable on acceptance for the course.
Note: Wits Plus, University of the Witwatersrand, reserves the right to withdraw a course from its program
should registrations not reach viable numbers. In this event a full refund will be made.
CONTACT DETAILS
Short Course Coordinator
Wits Plus
Tel: (011) 717 9503
Email: shortcourses.witsplus@wits.ac.za
Web address: www.witsplus.wits.ac.za
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