Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation: Advanced Application Strategies in Financial and Accounting Auditing and Internal Audit in Accordance with International Standards

Methodology

Interactive lectures supported by presentations and real-world practical models.

Group workshops and practical exercises using AI tools and software relevant to auditing and internal audit.

Real-world case studies from leading local and international government experiences in the digitalization of auditing and internal audit.

Group discussions and brainstorming sessions to analyze institutional challenges and formulate solutions.

An integrated practical project — Digitalization Roadmap for the Auditing and Internal Audit Function — developed progressively throughout the five-day program.

Objectives

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

Understand the latest global trends in leveraging Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation within government auditing and internal audit functions.

Develop an in-depth understanding of the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and IIA Standards, and explore ways to support their application through intelligent technologies.

Leverage AI technologies in audit planning, risk assessment, and determining the scope of audit activities.

Enhance their ability to use intelligent analytics for continuous auditing, 100% population testing, and fraud detection.

Develop skills in preparing audit and internal audit reports with the support of Generative AI.

Acquire practical tools for managing audit quality and ensuring compliance with international professional standards in a digital environment.

Develop an institutional Roadmap for implementing AI within the auditing and internal audit function of their government entities.

Target Audience

Senior and middle-level leaders of internal audit and auditing departments within government entities.

Managers and heads of financial, accounting, and internal audit departments.

Internal and external auditors and financial auditors.

Members of audit and internal audit committees.

Compliance, governance, and enterprise risk management professionals.

Digital transformation and IT teams responsible for electronic auditing systems.

Target Competencies

Comprehensive understanding of international auditing and internal audit standards and the principles of integrating them with AI and digital transformation.

Ability to apply AI tools in audit planning and risk assessment.

Ability to develop a practical model for continuous intelligent auditing of a government financial or accounting process.

Ability to develop a practical and actionable roadmap for integrating digital transformation into the organization’s auditing and internal audit function.

Enhanced capabilities in the early detection of fraud and risks using intelligent analytics.

Knowledge of leading international best practices and experiences in the digitalization of auditing and internal audit.