University Center

The resources available on the University Center will help professors enhance their curriculum and help students learn more about the internal audit and risk management profession. If you are a University Professor or Student and would like to learn more about gaining complimentary access to KnowledgeLeader, please check out the KnowledgeLeader University Program.

STUDENT RESOURCES

Use the resources below to discover if Internal Audit or Risk Management is the right career path for you and learn tips on how to manage your career.

Protiviti Intern Blogs

Campus Recruiting: Backpack to Briefcase

Tune into the Protiviti recruiting blog to hear from our campus recruiters who are searching for the best and brightest university students to join their teams! Find out what they are looking for and learn firsthand tips to help you rise to the top of their list. Visit the Protiviti Career and Internship Information page for more helpful tips and information.

West Region Intern Blog

Read blog posts from Protiviti’s 2011 Western Region Interns and learn what it’s like to have an internship with Protiviti and the lessons they learned in the process.

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Tips on How To Manage Your Career

Robert Half International offers a number of free resources to guide you in your career including tips on how to write a strong resume, how to succeed in a job interview, and whether or not to friend your boss on Facebook.

Resume and Cover Letter Tips

View samples and learn how to write a strong resume and cover letter.

Interview Tips

Read insights on phone and in-person interviews, common questions, and pitfalls to avoid.

Networking Tips

Learn how to avoid common mistakes and how to manage your digital footprint.

Business Etiquette Tips

Read the new rules on business etiquette in a digital age, including advice on whether or not to friend your boss on Facebook, and insights into digital protocols, from LinkedIn to IM.

Salary Guide

The average starting salary ranges for nearly 300 accounting, finance and banking positions, as well as an overview of employment trends.

A Day in the Life of a Protiviti Professional

Profiles of IA and Risk Management Professionals

These profiles are designed to provide you with an idea of a day in the life of an internal audit or risk management professional. The profiles discuss beneficial university courses, day to day work activities, what they like the most about being a consultant, and some advice for soon-to-be grads.

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Scott
Scott Musser is a process consultant in Protiviti's Dallas, TX office and attended Texas A&M University. He enjoys the broad range of projects and industries that he’s able to experience. Being a process consultant allows him to peel back the layers of what enables large businesses to run. Read more.

 

 

Linda
Linda Pham is a technology risk consultant in Protiviti's Houston office and attended Texas A&M University. The most helpful courses she took were Business Information Security, Risk Management and Management of Information Systems. As a technology risk consultant, she uses the knowledge of both classes daily. When it comes to choosing majors and courses, her best advice is to look at the big picture. Read more.

 

 

What are Internal Audit and Risk Management?

Internal Audit and Risk Management - The Basics

This page contains a list of links to KnowledgeLeader publications and tools that will assist a new professional in understanding and getting started in a career in internal audit and risk management.

Organizations and Training Resources for Students

This page contains a list of links to standards, organizations and training resources that will assist a new professional in understanding internal audit and risk management.

PROFESSOR RESOURCES

Use the resources below to enhance your curriculum and discover ideas on how to integrate KnowledgeLeader into your classroom.

Ways to Integrate KnowledgeLeader into Your Course

Need ideas on how to integrate KL into your course?

View an entire page of ideas

This page provides a number of ideas for using KnowledgeLeader in the classroom. Many of these ideas were contributed by professors who use KnowledgeLeader as part of their curriculum. You can also read quotes and ideas from the participating professors.

Example Course Syllabi

KnowledgeLeader has an extensive library of sample syllabi for internal auditing, IT auditing, and accounting classes. All of the sample syllabi can be downloaded to provide a head start on course development.

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Internal Audit Syllabus - Sample 4

The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the conceptual and theoretical foundations of internal auditing and to develop basic student competency of internal auditing.

Principles of Internal Auditing - Sample Syllabus

The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the conceptual and theoretical foundations of internal auditing and to develop basic student competency of internal auditing.

SAP Configuration, Control & Implementation (Sample Syllabus)

SAP Configuration, Control & Implementation includes the study of the design, implementation and control of enterprise resource planning systems through the use of the Governance, Risk and Compliance paradigm.

ACL

Connect With ACL

The ACL Education Futures Program

The ACL Education Futures Program supports higher learning institutions in teaching the concepts and effective use of data analysis software in accounting, auditing and finance disciplines. As part of the program, ACL Services Ltd. provides software, technical support (for instructors) and educational materials to universities and colleges approved for participation. There are no costs associated with membership. For more information or to apply, click the link above.

Protiviti Podcasts

Do your students like podcasts?

Protiviti Podcasts

Protiviti publishes a number of podcasts on various topics that you can use to educate your students in an engaging way!

Resources from the Institute of Internal Auditors

The Institute of Internal Auditors' Academic Relations Program

The IIA is committed to increasing and enhancing internal auditing education in colleges and universities worldwide. Internal auditing is fundamental to the governance process of any well-run organization, so IA education should be part of every business and public administration curriculum. The focus of this program is to partner with colleges and universities to offer quality IA programs. The IIA Academic Relations Department oversees the Internal Audit Education Partnership (IAEP) program, as well as the Internal Auditing Academic Advancement Fund, Inc. (IAAAF).

Internal Auditing In the Spotlight (Flash Movie)

The Institute of Internal Auditors produced this video for students describing the Internal Audit profession. The 17-minute video features internal audit professionals at different stages in their careers, describing what they do, why they enjoy the IA profession, and why IA is a good place to begin a career. To view this video you must have Adobe Flash Player '9,0,16,0' installed. Download the most up-to-date version at: www.adobe.com - select the 'Player Download Center' link.

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For full screen double click on video.

To download this video right click on this link (http://mm.theiia.org/theiia/iia_english_subtitled_sized.mov ) and save as target.



Tools for Promoting Internal Auditing to Students

What makes internal auditing a GREAT career choice? Are you considering a career in internal auditing? These are just some of the questions that you may want to pose to your students. Click the link above to download and print some great promotional materials to display around campus!

Resources from Professors

KnowledgeLeader has resources that have been contributed to the community by professors,

Course Syllabi

All of the sample syllabi have been contributed by Professors in the University Program.

Useful Websites for Professors and Students

This list of useful web sites was contributed by Professor Steve Ulmer from University of Maryland University College.
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