Course Summary:
The Certified Procurement Auditor (CPA) course aims to provide procurement professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective procurement audits. The course covers various topics related to procurement auditing, including the legal and regulatory framework, ethical and professional standards, and international best practices.
The target audience for the CPA course includes procurement auditors, procurement managers and executives, internal and external auditors, compliance officers, and risk management professionals.
Course duration is 4 to 6 days.
Learning outcomes of the course:
Upon completing the Certified Procurement Auditor (CPA) course, participants can expect to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Understanding of Procurement Auditing Fundamentals: Participants will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of procurement auditing, including the role of procurement audits, the benefits of procurement auditing, and the types of procurement audits.
- Knowledge and Skills in Conducting Procurement Audits: Participants will develop the knowledge and skills required to conduct procurement audits, including risk assessment, documentation review, testing, and reporting.
- Understanding of the Legal and Regulatory Framework for Procurement Auditing: Participants will gain an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework for procurement auditing, including national and international legal and regulatory frameworks, and standards and guidelines for procurement auditing.
- Understanding of Ethical and Professional Standards for Procurement Auditors: Participants will develop an understanding of ethical and professional standards for procurement auditors, including a code of ethics for procurement auditors.
- Understanding of International Procurement Best Practices: Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of international procurement best practices, including procurement risk management and procurement process improvement.
Overall, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical standards required to conduct effective procurement audits and ensure compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness in procurement processes.
Who should attend the course:: The CPA course is designed for procurement professionals who want to develop skills in procurement auditing, including but not limited to:
- Procurement auditors
- Procurement managers and executives
- Internal auditors
- External auditors
- Compliance officers
- Risk management professionals
Methodology: The CPA course is a combination of theoretical concepts, case studies, practical exercises, and interactive discussions. The course materials include reading materials, video lectures, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam.
Duration: 4 to 6 days
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Procurement Auditing
- The role of procurement auditing in ensuring compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness in procurement processes
- The benefits of procurement auditing
- Types of procurement audits
Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Framework for Procurement Auditing
- National and international legal and regulatory frameworks for procurement auditing
- Standards and guidelines for procurement auditing
Module 3: Procurement Auditing Process
- Procurement audit planning
- Risk assessment in procurement audits
- Documentation review in procurement audits
- Testing in procurement audits
- Reporting on procurement audits
- Follow-up and corrective actions
Module 4: Ethical and Professional Standards for Procurement Auditors
- Ethical and professional standards for procurement auditors
- Code of ethics for procurement auditors
Module 5: International Procurement Best Practices
- Best practices in procurement auditing
- Procurement risk management
- Procurement process improvement
