 Engagement Supervision Objectives:

Assign Responsibilities: Supervisors must clearly assign tasks and responsibilities to individual

auditors to ensure clarity and accountability during the engagement.

Approve Engagement Program: The supervisor is responsible for reviewing and approving the

engagement program, ensuring that it aligns with the engagement objectives and internal audit

standards.

Training and Development: Supervision also involves mentoring and developing audit staff, providing

guidance and feedback to enhance their skills and performance.

 IIA Standards:

Standard 2340 – Engagement Supervision: Internal audit engagements must be properly supervised

to ensure objectives are achieved, quality is maintained, and staff are developed.

 Primary Objectives:

Clarity and Accountability: Assigning responsibilities ensures that each auditor knows their role and

tasks.

Quality and Compliance: Approving the engagement program ensures that the audit plan is robust

and compliant with standards.

Professional Development: Enabling training and development helps build a competent and skilled

audit team.

 Reference:

Effective engagement supervision involves assigning responsibilities, approving the engagement

program, and facilitating training and development, ensuring a successful audit engagement and

continuous staff improvement.