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One Day Training (Jul): Ethically Mastering the Global Internal Audit Standards

Date(s):
27th Jul 2026
Time:
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Venue:
In-person training, venue to be confirmed

Location: Singapore
Costs:

Member (Incl. 9% GST): $534.10
Non Member (Incl. 9% GST): $763.00

Description:
CPE Hours: 8
Format of Training
  • In-person classroom training (8 CPE)
  • 2 hours of self-study via The IIA’s Learning OnDemand Platform (2 CPE)
Participants will be enrolled for this self-study programme. The programme is to be completed within 30 days upon completion of the training course.

INTRODUCTION
Are you an experienced user of the 2017 IPPF? Concerned about how to adapt your internal audit function’s best practices and methodologies to be in conformance with the new Global Internal Audit Standards? This course is just for you!

The Ethically Mastering the New Global Internal Audit Standards course is designed specifically for internal auditors seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in alignment with the revised International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and Standards set forth by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). This course delves into the changes introduced to the IPPF and Standards, with a particular emphasis on the five domains that govern the internal audit profession.

This unique two-part course is comprised of a 6 CPEs instructor-led training session intended to walk participants through the structure, changes in language, and new requirements to keep in front of mind as they prepare to adopt the revised IPPF.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course will benefit experienced users of the 2017 IPPF who are preparing to adjust their internal audit practices and methodologies to be in conformance with the new Global Internal Audit Standards.
PREREQUISITE
Participants should come with knowledge of, and experience with, the auditing process under the 2017 IPPF conformance expectations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Examine the changes to The IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards and their significance for internal audit functions currently in conformance with the 2017 IIA Standards.
  • Determine what changes the internal audit function needs to consider for conformance across the five domains of the Global Internal Audit Standards.
  • Analyse ethical scenarios within the context of the revised standards and develop strategies to address them.
  • Enhance professional judgment and decision-making skills when faced with ethical dilemmas in the auditing field, based on conformance with the new Global Internal Audit Standards.

COURSE OUTLINE
Revised IPPF Structure
  • Examine the structure of the Global Internal Audit Standards:
    • Domains.
    • Principles.
    • Standards.
      • Considerations for:
        • Implementation.
        • Evidence of Conformance.
  • Understand other IPPF components:
    • Guidance.
    • Topical Requirements.

Domain Review

  • Examine major changes in the 5 domains:
    • Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing
    • Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism
    • Domain III: Governing the Internal Audit Function
    • Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Services
    • Domain V: Performing Internal Audit Services
    • Determine what changes the internal audit function should consider for conformance.

Practical Implementation of the Global Internal Standards

  • Analyse the impact of the changes on auditing processes hoistically.
  • Align current internal audit practices with the new Standards.

Ethically Mastering the Standards (Self-Study Module)

  • Apply the standards to ethical scenarios.
  • Develop strategies for addressing ethical dilemmas in auditing, in the context of the Global Internal Audit Standards.

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Ms Melissa Aw Yong has over 20 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, and corporate investigations, gained through both consulting and in-house leadership roles across multiple industries. Her work focuses on governance, organisational risk, and ethical decision-making in complex and high-pressure environments.

She works with boards and senior leaders to anticipate emerging risks, strengthen governance, and address risk through judgement, culture, and leadership. Melissa also speaks and facilitates on ethical leadership, culture risk, and governance maturity.

Melissa has extensive experience delivering training for the internal audit profession, particularly through IIA Singapore, and brings a practitioner’s perspective to the classroom by linking technical concepts to real-world audit, risk, and investigation scenarios. She is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Chartered Accountant (CA), guided by a mission to enable and empower organisations to achieve their objectives with integrity and excellence.

REGISTRATION

Please email the completed registration details as per the excel form to IIA Academy at iia-academy@iia.org.sg. We will notify you once your registration for the training has been successfully processed.

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PAYMENT
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IMPORTANT NOTE

  • Please email the completed registration details as per the excel form to IIA Academy at iia-academy@iia.org.sg. We will update you upon successful registration of the mentioned training.
  • Once the course is confirmed, an email confirmation will be sent to the registrants’ contact email addresses 1 week prior to the course commencement date.
  • If you do not receive any email notification regarding your course registrations, please call IIA Academy at 6324 9029 ext 2004 or 2005.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Contact person will be notified via email upon successful registration of the participants. The training details would be sent to the registered participants one week prior to the training.
  • Registration fee must be received prior to the date of the training.
  • Registered participants will be liable for the full registration fee in the event of non-attendance on the date of the training.
  • Cancellation must be submitted in writing to the Academy team at iia-academy@iia.org.sg at least 7 working days prior to the training and subject to IIA Singapore's approval. A processing fee of $100 per participant will be imposed for any cancellation received less than 7 working days. Substitutions will be permitted, and conditions will apply. You may substitute a “like” person to attend the training in your place – for example, if you are an IIA Singapore member, you may substitute with another IIA Singapore member.
  • IIA Singapore reserves the right to cancel or postpone the training if the minimum class size is not met. In such cases, all paid registration fees will be refunded in full.
  • IIA Singapore reserves the right to revise the training programme as necessary.
  • IIA Singapore reserves the right in our absolute discretion and without further liability to cancel any training, in which case any fees paid by you will be refunded. However, in such circumstances IIA Singapore cannot be held responsible for hotel or travel expenses which you are unable to recoup as a result of a training being cancelled.
  • IIA Singapore reserves the right to take videos and photographs during the training for use in IIA Singapore’s marketing collaterals and other publicity purposes.
  • Complimentary parking, if available, will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis.
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