Comprehensive Guide to GIAS 2024 (Arabic & English)
Master the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards – Your Guide to a Modernized, Principles-Based Framework.
Course Schedule
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Course Introduction
This comprehensive guide offers internal auditors and assurance professionals an in-depth understanding of the new Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) released in January 2024. Replacing the previous IPPF framework, GIAS 2024 introduces a streamlined, principle-based structure designed to elevate audit quality and align with modern governance, risk, and control environments.
Available in both Arabic and English, this practical resource enables readers to navigate the five domains and 15 guiding principles with clarity, supported by real-world implementation tips and structured recommendations.
Course Objectives
By engaging with this guide, learners will be able to:
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Understand the structural shift from IPPF to GIAS 2024
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Grasp the five domains and their embedded 15 guiding principles
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Apply the new standards to enhance internal audit performance
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Align internal audit activities with organizational objectives
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Prepare their teams for full compliance by January 2025
Key Benefits of Attending
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It breaks down complex standards into clear, actionable insights
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Available in both Arabic and English for broader accessibility
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Offers a practical foundation to prepare your audit function for full GIAS alignment
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Written by internal audit expert Amer Morgan, including lifetime updates
Intended Audience
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Internal Auditors
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Audit Managers & Directors
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Compliance & Risk Officers
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Corporate Governance Professionals
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Audit Committee Members
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Public Sector & Private Sector Internal Audit Teams
Individual Benefits
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Strengthen your understanding of the updated global audit framework
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Confidently lead your team through the 2024–2025 transition
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Improve your professional credibility and alignment with IIA best practices
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Optionally pair with GIAS-related training or exam preparation
Organization Benefits
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Ensure full compliance with GIAS 2024 by the enforcement deadline
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Build audit plans that reflect globally accepted practices
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Enhance transparency, accountability, and stakeholder trust
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Reduce audit failures and improve reporting integrity
Instructional Methdology
This is a document-based guide that includes:
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Conceptual overviews of all five domains
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Explanation of the 15 guiding principles
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Visuals and tabular breakdowns
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Commentary and implementation tips
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Case-based examples from various industries
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Lifetime updates for ongoing reference
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
DAY 1: Introduction to GIAS 2024 & Domain 1 – Purpose of Internal Auditing
Module 1: Evolution from IPPF to GIAS (07:30 – 09:30)
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Background & purpose of the new framework
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Key changes and rationale
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GIAS structure overview
Module 2: Transition Strategy & Timeline (09:45 – 11:15)
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Implementation roadmap for 2024–2025
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Mapping old IPPF elements to new domains
Module 3: Domain 1: Purpose of Internal Auditing (11:30 – 01:00)
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Principles of independent, objective assurance
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Role in value creation
Module 4: Case Discussion: Audit’s Value in Strategic Objectives (02:00 – 03:30)
DAY 2: Domain 2 – Ethics & Professionalism
Module 1: Code of Ethics and Ethical Responsibilities (07:30 – 09:30)
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Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, Competency
Module 2: Professional Judgment & Due Professional Care (09:45 – 11:15)
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Situational case analysis
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Safeguarding against conflicts of interest
Module 3: Independence vs. Objectivity (11:30 – 01:00)
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Organizational positioning
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Managing impairments
Module 4: Practical Workshop: Ethics Scenarios (02:00 – 03:30)
DAY 3: Domain 3 – Governing the Internal Audit Function
Module 1: Governance Structures & Oversight Responsibilities (07:30 – 09:30)
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Audit committee collaboration
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Reporting relationships
Module 2: Authorization & Organizational Independence (09:45 – 11:15)
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Chartering and strategic mandate
Module 3: Quality Assurance & Improvement Programs (11:30 – 01:00)
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Performance reviews and external assessments
Module 4: Simulation: Building an IA Governance Framework (02:00 – 03:30)
DAY 4: Domain 4 – Managing the Internal Audit Function
Module 1: Strategic Planning & Resource Management (07:30 – 09:30)
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Risk-based audit planning
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Competency-based staffing
Module 2: Internal Audit Policies, Procedures, and Technology (09:45 – 11:15)
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Documentation and knowledge systems
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Leveraging audit management systems
Module 3: Monitoring and Reporting Results (11:30 – 01:00)
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Communication standards and escalation
Module 4: Group Activity: Crafting a 12-Month IA Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
DAY 5: Domain 5 – Performing Internal Audit Services
Module 1: Engagement Planning & Risk Assessment (07:30 – 09:30)
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Setting objectives and defining scope
Module 2: Fieldwork, Supervision & Documentation (09:45 – 11:15)
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Collecting evidence, internal controls testing
Module 3: Communicating Results & Following Up (11:30 – 01:00)
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Reporting quality and timeliness
Module 4: Final Case Study, Wrap-Up & Action Planning (02:00 – 03:30)
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Self-assessment
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Readiness checklist for GIAS 2024
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Closing Q&A
Certification
This guide does not offer formal certification. However, it serves as a foundational resource to support further GIAS 2024 certification preparation, internal audit quality reviews, or audit readiness programs.