Pideya Learning Academy

Automated Auditing and Monitoring Through AI

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
08 Sep - 12 Sep 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
27 Oct - 31 Oct 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
08 Dec - 12 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
13 Jan - 17 Jan 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
31 Mar - 04 Apr 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
28 Apr - 02 May 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250
23 Jun - 27 Jun 2025 Live Online 5 Day 3250

Course Overview

In an era where data flows are continuous, compliance demands are tightening, and risks evolve in real time, traditional audit approaches are no longer sufficient to deliver timely, accurate, and scalable assurance. Manual methods—characterized by periodic reviews and limited sampling—cannot keep pace with the vast volumes of structured and unstructured data generated across modern organizations. To respond to this challenge, leading enterprises are adopting intelligent audit systems that integrate automation, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Automated Auditing and Monitoring Through AI course by Pideya Learning Academy empowers audit and compliance professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement, manage, and optimize these advanced systems.
This training provides an in-depth look at how AI is transforming the internal audit function—shifting it from a reactive, backward-looking activity into a proactive, predictive, and continuous oversight mechanism. Participants will gain a strategic understanding of how AI technologies, including machine learning, robotic process automation (RPA), and natural language processing (NLP), can be leveraged to detect anomalies, test controls, and generate audit insights at scale. The course also explores how to align AI-driven audit processes with governance frameworks, ethical standards, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the 2023 Deloitte Global Internal Audit Survey, 67% of organizations have either adopted or plan to adopt AI in their audit operations. Moreover, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) reports that organizations employing continuous auditing with AI have experienced a 40% improvement in issue detection timeliness and a 50% reduction in operational risk incidents. These compelling statistics underscore the urgency for internal auditors, risk managers, and compliance leaders to upskill in intelligent audit technologies and strategies.
Some of the key highlights that make this training course especially relevant include:
Understanding the shift from static audit cycles to real-time continuous monitoring models
Techniques for implementing AI and ML to detect fraud, anomalies, and internal control deviations
Strategic methods for integrating AI-driven automation into existing enterprise audit systems
Evaluating AI tools for assurance quality, audit scoping, and risk-based planning
Aligning AI audit initiatives with governance, ethics, and accountability principles
Enhancing transparency and stakeholder trust through explainability and interpretability of audit algorithms
These core themes are delivered in a structured, accessible format that balances foundational knowledge with advanced insights. Participants will explore real-world use cases such as fraud pattern detection through supervised learning, leveraging RPA for audit testing, applying NLP to review textual audit evidence, and designing automated dashboards for executive assurance reporting. The course also addresses common challenges, including model bias, data integrity, control alignment, and audit trail documentation in AI contexts.
Beyond technical understanding, the course nurtures a leadership mindset, encouraging professionals to critically assess the impact of automation on assurance functions and organizational resilience. This future-ready perspective prepares attendees to lead digital transformation within their audit departments and champion the adoption of intelligent audit tools across business units.
With Pideya Learning Academy’s emphasis on structured, human-centered learning, this course serves as a catalyst for audit modernization. It enables professionals to transition confidently from manual processes to smart, scalable, and agile auditing ecosystems. Whether you’re an internal auditor, compliance officer, risk executive, or digital strategist, this training will elevate your competencies and strategic impact in an increasingly AI-driven audit environment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the shift from static audit cycles to real-time continuous monitoring models
  • Techniques for implementing AI and ML to detect fraud, anomalies, and internal control deviations
  • Strategic methods for integrating AI-driven automation into existing enterprise audit systems
  • Evaluating AI tools for assurance quality, audit scoping, and risk-based planning
  • Aligning AI audit initiatives with governance, ethics, and accountability principles
  • Enhancing transparency and stakeholder trust through explainability and interpretability of audit algorithms
  • Understanding the shift from static audit cycles to real-time continuous monitoring models
  • Techniques for implementing AI and ML to detect fraud, anomalies, and internal control deviations
  • Strategic methods for integrating AI-driven automation into existing enterprise audit systems
  • Evaluating AI tools for assurance quality, audit scoping, and risk-based planning
  • Aligning AI audit initiatives with governance, ethics, and accountability principles
  • Enhancing transparency and stakeholder trust through explainability and interpretability of audit algorithms

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, the participants will learn to:
Define and contextualize automated auditing within enterprise audit strategies
Identify key AI technologies reshaping audit and assurance functions
Develop frameworks for continuous monitoring using AI and ML
Detect fraud, irregularities, and policy breaches through anomaly detection models
Apply natural language processing for auditing unstructured data
Interpret and communicate AI-audit findings with transparency and clarity
Evaluate AI tools for audit planning, sampling, and scoping
Align audit automation with internal control frameworks and risk registers
Integrate audit bots and robotic controls into operational workflows

Personal Benefits

Expanded skillset in AI-driven audit and risk analytics
Greater confidence in deploying intelligent tools for assurance
Enhanced professional credibility in audit innovation
Strategic audit planning capabilities with AI insights
Proficiency in interpreting and validating AI-driven findings
Competitive advantage in emerging internal audit roles

Organisational Benefits

Improved audit efficiency and reduced cycle times
Strengthened internal control environment through real-time monitoring
Enhanced regulatory compliance and reporting accuracy
Greater assurance through automated detection and validation
Scalable audit operations without linear increase in audit personnel
Future-proofing audit capabilities with intelligent automation

Who Should Attend

This course is highly relevant for:
Internal Auditors and Audit Managers
Risk Management Professionals
Governance and Compliance Officers
Financial Controllers and Analysts
IT Auditors and Data Analytics Teams
Heads of Internal Control and Assurance
Digital Transformation Leaders
Regulators and Oversight Specialists
Detailed Training

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of AI in Auditing
Evolution of auditing in the digital era Overview of AI, ML, and data analytics in audit Benefits and limitations of AI-based auditing AI audit lifecycle and maturity models Audit process automation: scope and strategy Case studies of early adoption in internal audit
Module 2: Continuous Auditing and Monitoring Techniques
Transitioning from periodic to real-time audits Data ingestion and audit data lakes Continuous control testing using automation Streamlining audit workflows with AI Alert mechanisms and exception reporting Role of continuous monitoring in GRC integration
Module 3: AI-Driven Fraud Detection and Risk Analysis
Supervised vs. unsupervised ML for fraud detection Building predictive models for risk-based auditing Identifying unusual patterns and outliers Audit trail analytics and behavior profiling Rule-based vs. AI-based control validation Integration with enterprise fraud management systems
Module 4: Natural Language Processing for Audit Insights
NLP overview for auditors Text mining for contracts, reports, and policies Automated sentiment and tone analysis Extraction of risk-related entities from documents Chatbots and virtual audit assistants Audit findings generation using NLP tools
Module 5: Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Audit
RPA vs. AI: Complementary roles in audit Configuring audit bots for recurring tasks Use cases in control testing and evidence collection Workflow orchestration using RPA Monitoring bot performance and error rates Scaling RPA in multi-entity audit environments
Module 6: Data Governance and Ethical Auditing with AI
Importance of data quality and lineage Auditability of AI models and algorithms Ensuring bias mitigation and fairness Transparency and explainability in audit AI Compliance with audit ethics codes Building trust with stakeholders
Module 7: Audit Toolkits and Technology Landscape
Evaluation of AI audit platforms Benchmarking tools and performance metrics Integration with ERP and GRC systems Cloud-based audit automation Selecting tools based on business context Vendor comparison and deployment readiness
Module 8: AI in Strategic Audit Planning
Audit universe definition with AI insights Intelligent sampling techniques Scoping high-risk areas using predictive models Time series and trend analysis for planning Resource allocation optimization Rolling audit plans supported by analytics
Module 9: Implementing AI in Audit Departments
Change management strategies Skills and competency frameworks Governance of AI-driven audit projects Success metrics and adoption barriers Piloting, scaling, and institutionalizing AI Building an AI-ready audit culture

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