COP4218 IIA-Turkey Internal AuditBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ADVERTISINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementBologna CommissionNational Qualifications
ADVERTISING
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 : Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims at ensuring 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;
The students will benefit from the below learning outcomes;

1) Gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices of internal auditing.
2) Learn from internal auditors across various sectors, enhancing understanding through real-world insights.
3) Explore critical topics such as corporate governance, risk management, internal control, and sustainability.
4) Familiarize yourself with globally recognized standards that guide internal auditing practices.
5) Develop skills in auditing information technology systems and processes.
6) Learn the importance of ethical conduct and strategies to detect and prevent fraud.

Course Content

The teaching methods of the course are Guest Speaker, Lecture, Implementation, Discussion.
This course examines the fundamental concepts, practices, and ethical principles of internal auditing. Course will be 14 weeks long and will be delivered with contributions from experienced professionals across 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
Project 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 13 96
Project 1 10
Final 1 2
Total Workload 150

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 prepare students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media 2
2) To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management
3) To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising
4) To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising
5) To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field.
6) To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective
7) To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising
8) To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising