Qualification Information
Module One: Introduction to Internal Audit
This module introduces the role of the internal auditor and the relationship between the internal auditor and the council. It provides the legal framework and stresses the importance of independent internal audit.
Module Two: The Practitioners’ Guide
This module gives the background to the Practitioners’ Guide and its fundamental requirement as a document for both councils, council officers and internal auditors to rely upon.
Module Three: The AGAR
This module introduces the AGAR and the role of the internal auditor, the external auditor and the SAAA.
Module Four: General Governance
This module reviews the legislation and general governance that should be reviewed by internal auditors when conducting a comprehensive examination and test of a council’s practices.
Module Five: Finance
This module reviews the processes and procedures underpinning finance for local councils.
Module Six: Personnel
This module examines the legislation and best practices that should be reviewed by internal auditors when conducting a comprehensive examination and test of a council’s employment processes.
The course can be studied at your own pace, in your own time. You will have access to the course on the Online Learning Portal for 12 months. The Online Learning Portal is accessed through your SLCC account once payment has been received and processed.
The course is compiled of six modules. Each module consists of several sections and pages of activities, questions and explanations. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed after you have completed the e-learning content at the end of each module.
‘I’ve no desire to be an Internal Auditor but I have found this e-learning course incredibly valuable. It has improved my knowledge of internal audit and deepened my understanding of the legal framework behind the whole process. I now feel much better prepared for compliance with internal and external audit requirements for year-ends in the future. Learning is a continuous journey, and I’m glad to have gained new insights through this course. Every day is a school day!’ Elaine Brown PSLCC, Newbiggin By-The-Sea Town Council
‘Delighted to have completed the PIALC course today. It was great to refresh my internal audit knowledge’ Shaun Fishenden PSLCC, Meopham Parish Council
‘I am a certified accountant and found doing the PIALC course very useful. I learnt so much about the processes and procedures of the finances for local councils. Completing and passing the course has filled the gaps in my knowledge and it certainly has given me the confidence to seek out roles as Section 151 Officer or Internal Auditor.’ Sue Mortimer FCCA
