Dates : 01 - 02 April 2025
The training is 2x1/2 day from 13:30 to 17:00
Place : Online
Language : English
Deadline to register : 22 March 2025
CPE Points : 7
Instructor: Dr. Dominik FoerschlerManaging Director | Senior E
quity PartnerAudit Research Center | ARC-Institute 
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Reducing Audit Cycle Time Without Compromising Quality 
“Deliver Fast, Consistent, and High-Quality Audit Results | Learn how to break down audits into manageable agile auditing sprints, delivering faster, more frequent results while maintaining high-quality standards.” 
Training Description 
In an era where organizations demand faster insights and increased audit responsiveness, traditional lengthy audit cycles can no longer meet the pace of evolving risks and compliance needs. 
This training introduces Agile Auditing Sprints, a revolutionary approach to break down audits into manageable, iterative phases, or sprints, designed to deliver quicker, more frequent audit outputs without sacrificing quality.Agile auditing empowers internal audit teams to adapt quickly, deliver value continuously, and engage stakeholders with more frequent updates. 
In this training, participants will explore how to structure audits into sprints, use agile project management tools, and create a collaborative environment for more efficient audit processes. You'll learn how to apply agile principles such as transparency, incremental progress, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure that audit insights are delivered promptly and accurately. This training is ideal for auditors looking to streamline their workflows, improve stakeholder engagement, and enhance the overall quality of audits in a fast-paced business environment. 
 
 
Learning Objectives: 
Understand the principles of Agile Auditing and its application to internal audit. 
Break down audit engagements into manageable sprints for more efficient execution. 
Use agile tools and techniques to enhance audit planning, execution, and reporting. 
Deliver faster, more frequent audit results while maintaining high-quality standards. 
Foster near-time collaboration with audit stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle. 
Improve audit team productivity by adopting an iterative approach to audits. 
Identify and resolve risks and issues more proactively through shorter audit cycles. 
Ensure continuous audit improvement through retrospective sprint reviews and lessons learned. 
 
Audit Training Agenda: 
1. Introduction to Agile Auditing 
Overview of agile methodologies and their relevance to auditing 
The benefits of agile auditing compared to traditional approaches 
Key elements of agile sprints for internal audit 
 
2. Structuring Audits into Sprints 
Breaking down audit engagements into iterative sprints 
Prioritizing audit objectives and deliverables for each sprint 
Assigning roles and responsibilities within audit sprint teams 
 
3. Agile Tools for Audit Planning and Execution 
Using agile audit project management tools such as audit activity task cards 
Tracking progress through agile boards and sprint metrics 
Using Agile Audit Canvas as new Audit Planning Memorandum format 
Managing audit backlogs and sprint planning meetings 
 
4. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement 
Facilitating near-time collaboration between auditors and stakeholders 
Managing expectations with frequent updates and feedback loops 
Ensuring transparency in audit processes and progress reporting 
 
5. Quality Assurance in Agile Auditing 
Maintaining audit quality through continuous review and feedback 
Conducting peer reviews and sprint retrospectives for process improvement 
Balancing speed with thorough risk assessments and control testing 
 
6. Live Demonstration: Agile Auditing in Action 
Live demonstration of an audit sprint from planning to completion 
Interactive exercises on using agile tools for near-time audit tracking 
Case study: Successful implementation of agile auditing sprints in practice 
 
7. Retrospective and Continuous Improvement 
Conducting sprint reviews and retrospectives for audit improvement 
Capturing lessons learned and adjusting sprint plans accordingly 
Creating an agile mindset for ongoing improvements in the audit function 
Joint summary, conclusion and practical guide