Dates : 25 - 26 March 2025
The training is 2x1/2 day from 13:30 to 17:00
Place : Online
Language : English
Deadline to register : 16 March 2025
CPE Points : 7
Instructor: Dr. Dominik FoerschlerManaging Director | Senior E
quity PartnerAudit Research Center | ARC-Institute 
BIO Instructor
 
Leverage MS Copilot to Innovate Your Audit Workflow
Transforming Internal Audit with AI-Powered MS Copilot: Unlocking Productivity and Precision
 
Training Description 
Unleash the Future of Internal Auditing with Microsoft Copilot
Embrace the power of AI to revolutionize your internal audit practice. This hands-on training introduces participants to Microsoft Copilot, the advanced AI assistant, specifically adapted for internal auditing functions within Microsoft Office tools, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Discover how MS Copilot can streamline and enhance daily audit tasks, from data analysis in Excel to audit report automation in Word. Participants will explore the underlying technology behind MS Copilot, understand its training process, and practice applying it across various stages of the audit cycle to improve efficiency, accuracy, and data-driven insights. Learn how to safely integrate MS Copilot into your audit workflows, optimize collaboration, and enhance decision-making while upholding ethical standards and accuracy.
 
Learning Objectives
Understand Microsoft Copilot’s AI-driven capabilities and their application in internal audit.
Identify and apply Copilot functions within Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to automate repetitive audit tasks.
Enhance audit planning and documentation with data-driven insights from Copilot.
Use MS Copilot to design, streamline, and conduct audit interviews and control tests.
Improve audit risk assessment by leveraging Copilot’s analytical capabilities.
Design and review audit reports with Copilot to ensure clarity, accuracy, and speed.
Foster collaboration within audit teams using AI-powered features in MS Office.
 
Audit Training Agenda:
1. Introduction to Digital Transformation in Auditing
Role of AI in the evolution of internal audit
Overview of digital audit tools and the impact of AI on audit workflows
Practical overview of MS Copilot’s AI features
2. Exploring Microsoft Copilot
Introduction to AI-powered tools and their place in internal auditing
Understanding Copilot’s underlying technology, training model, and ethical considerations
3. Microsoft Copilot in Action: Office Applications for Audit
Excel for Data Analysis: Simplifying complex data analytics, risk assessments, and sampling techniques
Word for Documentation: Automating audit documentation, drafting summaries, and structuring audit reports
PowerPoint for Reporting and Audit Engagement Presentations: Building AI-assisted audit presentations for effective communication
Outlook for Collaboration: Facilitating email communication, scheduling, and reporting with AI support
4. Integrating Copilot into the Internal Audit Process
Practical Use Cases: Mapping MS Copilot’s role across audit sub-processes
Aligning audit procedures with AI functionalities in MS Office applications
Ethical guidelines and best practices for responsible AI in auditing
5. Best Practices for Leveraging Copilot in Audit
Practical applications across the audit value chain
Enhancing risk assessments, control evaluations, and reporting processes
Case studies: Successful Copilot integrations in audit scenarios
6. Hands-on Exercises and Live Demonstration
Live demonstrations of MS Copilot in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Interactive exercises for real-time practice with MS Copilot
7. Conclusion and Future Outlook
Summarizing key takeaways and practical steps for adoption
Future of AI in internal audit and opportunities for advanced AI integration