Does auditors look for formal training as an auditor to the new standard?
The requirements of the 2015 Standard is a significant enhancement of what was the requirements of the 2008 Standard therefore it is highly recommended that existing Internal Auditors undertake some form of conversion training.
ISO 19011 states that, in terms of determining Auditor competence; Auditors should possess the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve the intended results of the audits they are expected to perform.