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Course Overview

External Quality Assessments (EQAs) are essential for evaluating the effectiveness and credibility of audit functions. This Best Practices in External Quality Assessments Training Course equips participants with proven methodologies, international standards, and practical tools to plan, conduct, and report on EQAs.

The program covers strategies for aligning EQAs with organizational objectives, identifying performance gaps, and ensuring compliance with global frameworks such as the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Real-world case studies and interactive workshops will provide participants with hands-on experience to strengthen audit quality.

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to apply best practices in EQAs to improve audit functions, reinforce governance, and enhance stakeholder confidence.

Course Benefits

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of EQAs and global standards.

• Learn best practices for planning and conducting EQAs.

• Improve audit performance through objective assessments.

• Strengthen compliance with professional frameworks.

• Enhance transparency, accountability, and governance.

Course Objectives

• Understand the purpose and value of external quality assessments.

• Apply international standards in conducting EQAs.

• Plan, scope, and execute EQAs effectively.

• Identify performance gaps and recommend improvements.

• Assess compliance with professional auditing frameworks.

• Report results to stakeholders with clarity and credibility.

• Promote continuous improvement in audit quality.

Training Methodology

The course uses a blend of lectures, international case studies, group exercises, and practical simulations. Participants will learn to apply tools and frameworks directly to audit scenarios.

Target Audience

• Internal and external auditors.

• Audit managers and directors.

• Compliance and quality assurance professionals.

• Governance and risk officers.

Target Competencies

• External quality assessment skills.

• Compliance with professional frameworks.

• Audit function evaluation.

• Governance and accountability assurance.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to External Quality Assessments

• Purpose and value of EQAs.

• Distinguishing internal vs. external assessments.

• Global frameworks and standards overview.

• Case studies on EQA benefits.

Unit 2: Planning and Scoping EQAs

• Determining scope and objectives.

• Risk-based planning approaches.

• Gathering data and documentation.

• Establishing assessment criteria.

Unit 3: Conducting the Assessment

• Interviewing stakeholders and audit staff.

• Reviewing processes, policies, and reports.

• Benchmarking against best practices.

• Identifying gaps and opportunities.

Unit 4: Reporting and Communication

• Structuring EQA reports for stakeholders.

• Ensuring objectivity and credibility.

• Communicating findings effectively.

• Using reports to drive organizational change.

Unit 5: Sustaining Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Embedding EQA recommendations into practice.

• Developing action plans for improvement.

• Monitoring and follow-up mechanisms.

• Aligning audit quality with organizational goals.

Ready to raise the standard of your audit function?
Join the Best Practices in External Quality Assessments Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and strengthen audit quality and governance.