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VITARA - Audit Program (VITARA-AUD)

This module aims to build knowledge and understanding of how audit contributes to compliance, and key considerations in managing and executing an audit program. The module covers key areas such as the legal framework, organization and governance of the audit function, the audit process as well as staffing, training, systems, tools and performance measurement in the audit domain.

Topic : Fiscal Issues

Target Audience

Executives and senior managers in tax administrations responsible for developing and managing the audit function. The module is also useful for other tax administration staff involved in auditing taxpayers. It is also recommended for tax officials who work in related areas such as compliance risk management.

Qualifications

This module has no educational prerequisites. It is appropriate for tax administration staff with a foundational knowledge of tax administration practices. While the primary audience includes senior and executive officials working in the audit function, the module also supports staff who have no previous experience in auditing and wish to establish a robust audit program in their organization for the first time.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:
¿    Describe the role of audit in compliance.
¿    Understand the relationship between compliance risk management, case selection and audit.
¿    Delineate the legislative provisions, organization, tools and systems needed to support an audit program.
¿    Identify audit-related performance measures at strategic, operational, and individual level.
 

Upcoming Offering

Start dateEnd dateLocationDelivery MethodSession No.Primary & (Interpretation) languageApply
May 1, 2025April 15, 2026Course conducted onlineOnline TrainingOL 25.223EnglishApply online by April 1, 2026

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