MICRO-CREDENTIAL IN INTERNAL CONTROL IN PRACTICE – AN AUDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE

About this Module

What you will learn

The “Internal Control in Practice: An Auditor’s Perspective” micro credential module is a crucial component in Auditing (AUD339) course, features pre-recorded videos and interactive activities designed to enhance learners’ understanding.

The Do’s:

  • Have a basic understanding of auditing
  • Understand the purpose of the course
  • Be ready to think like an auditor

The Don’ts:

  • Don’t assume internal control is only about preventing fraud
  • Don’t skip the learning activities or rush through the module

Learning requirements:

  • Knowledge
    Basic accounting knowledge and preferably some exposure to auditing concepts.
  • Learning Commitment
    Complete the learning materials, activities, quizzes and assessments within the stipulated learning period.
  • Learning Mindset
    Be prepared to identify risks, evaluate controls, recognise control weaknesses and consider their implications for audit work.

Disclaimer:

This material is intended solely for educational purposes. The examples and scenarios provided are simplified for learning and may not reflect complex real-world accounting practices.

What skills you will gain

  • Equips students with foundational skills in risk evaluation, process analysis and auditing practices.
  • Learners cultivate a practical, analytical mindset that enables them to approach organizational problems and pinpoint specific vulnerabilities and operational weaknesses.
  • Learners gain an understanding of how effective internal controls support the preparation of accurate, reliable, and high-quality financial statements.

Total contents and assessments

5 teaching videos, 5 teaching materials, infographic, graded and ungraded assessments, 1 comprehensive case study question with suggested answer.

Module Details

CLUSTER : Business & Management ( SP )
MODE/DURATION : Flexible
LENGTH : 3 days
EFFORT : 4
LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CERTIFICATE : Yes
CPD POINT : 0
PRICE : Free

Associated Course (s) :
No Course

 Syllabus

Why Do We Need Internal Controls?

Definition
Objectives of Internal Controls
Why Internal Controls matter in an Audit

Key concepts underlie management's design & implementation of Internal Controls

Control environment
Risk assessment
Control activities
Information & communication
Monitoring

Examples
Red flags that auditors should watch for
Relationship between weak Internal Controls and fraud

Relationship between Internal Control and Audit Evidence

Identify internal control weaknesses.
Determine the possible effects of the identified weaknesses.
Suggest recommendations for the identified weaknesses.

Our Instructor

LILY MAZLIFA BINTI MUSTAFA

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SABARIAH BINTI JAMALUDDIN

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ANIS BARIEYAH BINTI MAT BAHARI

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NORLINDA BT ZAINAL ABDUL

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ARINA NABILAH BINTI ABD. LATIF

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