EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
COP4218 IIA-Turkey Internal Audit Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HÜMEYRA ADIGÜZEL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: To ensure that the students are contacting with experienced and qualified internal audit professionals and to give them a wider perspective, as well as to increase awareness on internal audit among the academia.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Theory & practice knowledge on internal audit
2) Knowledge & experience sharing from internal auditors from various sectors
3) Knowledge on internal audit related areas ( corporate governance, risk management, internal control, sustainability etc…)
4) International Internal Auditing Standarts
5) IT Audit
6) Ethics & Anti-Fraud

Course Content

Course will be 14 weeks long and will be delivered by experienced lecturers from various sectors

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) "Introduction to Internal Audit • Explanation of Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, Professional Ethics, Internal Control and Risk Management • explanation of developments and regulations in the world and in Turkey relating to internal audit • Giving information about the general operation and content of the course "
2) Corporate Governance • Corporate Governance Princples • Analysis of Various Corporate Governance Models • The Role and Responsibilty of Audt Committees and Internl Audit
3) Risk Management and Internal Control • Methods, processes and structures related to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) • Various Risk MAnagement Processes (Models and their differences) • Evaluation of Total Risk MAnagement Methodologies (Risk Management Frameworks)
4) Internal Audit International Professional Practices Framework 1. Overview of the Role and Responsibilities of Internal Auditor • Role and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors • Role and Responsibilities of Department Managers • Role and Responsibilities of Audit Committees 2. İç Denetim Görevinin Türleri Types of Internal Audit Function • Assurance Auditing • Advisory Services 3. Types of Auditing • Activity Auditing • Financial Auditing • Compliance Auditing 4.Ethic Codes of Internal Auditing
5) Internal Audit International Professional Practices Framework (Cont.) 1. Standarts (Terminology and Principles) 2. Implementing IPPF in an Audit work
6) Implementation Principles of Internal Audit - Audit Process 1. Audit Plan (Issues to consider, aims, content, risk based audit work) 2. Resource Planning related to the work 3. Çalışma Programının Geliştirilmesi Developing Work Program 4. Various Tools and Techniques
7) Implementation Principles of Internal Audit - Audit Process (Cont.) 5. Delivering Results 6. Evaluation of A Completed Audit
8) Implementation Principles of Internal Audit - Reporting 1. Defining and Delivering Content for Reporting 2. Delivering Results, Criteria (methods, value added, quality of effective reporting, Summary Reporting for Critical Issues 3. Reporting of Non Compliance 4. Labelling as "Audited in Accordance with the Standarts 5. Monitoring (Monitoring Results and Corrective Actions)
9) Commuication Skills for Internal Auditors • Communication Processes and Elements of Effective Communication in Corporations • Interpersonal Communication Skills • Interview Skills and Undertaking Interviews • Preparation, Organization and Presentation of Written and Oral Communication • Written Communication • Graphics and TAbles as Coomunication Tools
10) IT Audit • Methods, Techniques and Practices for IT Audit
11) Ethics, Sustainability ve Social Responsibility • Categories of Ethics, Personal Ethics, Professional Ethics and Work Ethics •Work Ethics and the Role of Management in Developing Ethics Policy • The Role and Resğonsibility of Internal Audit in Ethics Activities • Bahavioral Rules • Corporate Ethics Culture • Sustainability and Social Responsibility Concepts and the Role of Internal Auditor
12) Fraud Risks and Auditing • Overview fo Fraud, Concepts, Elements of Fraud, Fraud Theory, Signs, Types, Red Flags, Whistleblowing, Profile fo a Fraudster • Management of Fraud Risk in Corporations • The Role of Internal Auditor • Prevention, Detection, Investigation and Reporting of Fraud
13) Quality Assurance and Review in Internal Audit
14) Career Path of an Internal Auditor (Critical Factors throughout a Career Path and Design of Future Resume)
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Çetin Özbek, " İç Denetim, Kurumsal Yönetim, Risk Yönetimi ve İç Kontrol", TİDE Yayınları No: 3
Sawyer's İç Denetçiler İçin Rehber 3 Cilt, TİDE Yayınları No:10
COSO İç Kontrol - Bütünlerrşik Çerçeve 4 Cilt, TİDE Yayınları No: 11
References: Weekly documents prepared by the IIA-Turkey Trainers.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 12 72
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 118

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3