Internal auditors have a complex job, but tools like Microsoft's Excel program make managing data easy. This online course will train you in the IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and teach you advance techniques for using Microsoft Excel. You will be fully prepared to pass the IIA's Certified Internal Auditor exam and the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert exam for Microsoft Excel. Key topics include mandatory guidance under the IPPF, managing an internal audit project and concepts of internal control, risk, governance, and technology.
This course offers enrollment with a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Excel certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.
Instructor(s):Tracy Berry
Tracy Berry has been a senior graphic designer/programmer, instructor, and consultant since 1993 and has developed hundreds of logos, marketing materials, websites, and multimedia solutions for customers worldwide. She was also involved in several large corporate software rollouts. She has helped many organizations optimize and streamline data solutions. She teaches both onsite and online courses and has her CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) certification. Tracy specializes in teaching graphics, desktop publishing, web design, and reporting/productivity applications.
The Certified Internal Auditor is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
- Microsoft Office 365, 2021 or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
- Microsoft Word or an equivalent word-processing program.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for Microsoft Excel 2019 course are included in enrollment and will be available online. You will receive unlimited Practice Assessments and a PDF textbook when you begin the Certified Internal Auditor course.
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Lesson 1
- Microsoft Excel Certification Training
- Introduction to Excel
- Microsoft Office Basics
- Creating a Microsoft Excel Workbook
- The Ribbon
- The Backstage View (The File Menu)
- The Quick Access Toolbar
- Entering Data in Microsoft Excel Worksheets
- Formatting Microsoft Excel Worksheets
- Editing Worksheets
- Working with Rows and Columns
- Using Formulas in Microsoft Excel
- Finalizing Microsoft Excel Worksheets
- Introduction to Excel Exam
- Intermediate Excel
- Common Functions
- Working with Lists
- Visualizing Your Data
- Working with Tables
- Advanced Formatting
- Intermediate Excel Exam
- Advanced Excel
- Using PivotTables
- Advanced Functions
- Auditing Workbooks
- Data Tools
- Working with Others
- Recording and Using Macros
- Advanced Excel Exam
- Final Exam
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Part 1 – Internal Audit Basics
- Mandatory Guidance
- Internal Control / Risk
- Conducting Internal Audit Engagements – Audit Tools and Techniques
- Part 2 – Internal Audit Practice
- Managing the Internal Audit Function
- Managing Individual Engagements
- Fraud Risks and Controls
- Part 3 – Internal Audit Knowledge Elements
- Governance / Business Ethics
- Risk Management - Proficiency Level (P)
- Organizational Structure/Business Processes and Risks
- Communication
- Management / Leadership Principles
- IT / Business Continuity
- Financial Management
- Global Business Environment
- Final Exam
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