Course Outline

1. Introduction to Agile:

  • Overview of Agile principles and values for government.
  • Understanding the Agile Manifesto.
  • Key Agile frameworks relevant to public sector operations.

2. Agile in Auditing:

  • How Agile concepts can be applied to the auditing process for government.
  • Contrasting traditional auditing approaches with Agile Auditing methods.

3. Agile Auditing Frameworks:

  • Exploring specific Agile frameworks or methodologies relevant to auditing in the public sector.
  • Understanding how iterations and increments can be applied in the audit context for government.

4. Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Defining roles in an Agile Auditing team for government.
  • Clarifying the responsibilities of auditors, management, and other stakeholders within public sector organizations.

5. Collaboration and Communication:

  • Techniques for effective communication within the audit team and with stakeholders in a government setting.
  • Encouraging collaboration and teamwork to enhance audit processes for government.

6. Agile Tools and Techniques:

  • Introduction to tools that support Agile Auditing practices for government.
  • Techniques for managing and visualizing audit work in the public sector.

7. Adaptability and Flexibility:

  • Strategies for adapting the audit plan in response to changes within government organizations.
  • Dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity in the audit process for government.

8. Customer Focus:

  • Identifying the "customer" in the audit context for government.
  • Ensuring that audit activities align with organizational goals and objectives for government agencies.

9. Continuous Improvement:

  • Emphasizing a culture of continuous improvement in auditing practices for government.
  • Techniques for retrospective reviews and lessons learned within the public sector.

10. Case Studies and Examples:

  • Real-world examples of Agile Auditing implementations in government organizations.
  • Case studies demonstrating the benefits and challenges of Agile Auditing for government.

11. Risk Management:

  • Integrating risk management into Agile Auditing practices for government.
  • Addressing potential risks and uncertainties in the audit process within public sector organizations.

12. Measuring Success:

  • Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for Agile Auditing in government.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the success of Agile Auditing initiatives for government agencies.

13. Practical Exercises and Simulations:

  • Hands-on exercises to reinforce learning for government auditors.
  • Simulations to provide a practical understanding of Agile Auditing in action within the public sector.

14. Implementation Strategies:

  • Developing a roadmap for implementing Agile Auditing in government organizations.
  • Strategies for overcoming common challenges during the transition to Agile Auditing practices for government.

15. Ethical Considerations:

  • Addressing ethical considerations in Agile Auditing for government.
  • Ensuring that Agile practices align with professional auditing standards and codes of conduct within the public sector.

Requirements

Not Applicable for government.

 14 Hours

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