Delegates attending this conference will have the desire to develop or improve their own organization’s internal audit function. The development, improvement, and monitoring of a highly-integrated, internal audit function are essential for the continued financial success, stability, and growth of world-class organizations.
A well-designed and effective internal audit system will provide verification and support that accounting and financial policies, procedures, and controls are working adequately. It will establish a system of internal controls and procedures enabling the organization to protect itself from the risk of fraud and meet national and international regulatory requirements. Effective auditing not only reduces risk but also improves procedures, efficiency, and profitability
Understand the role and function of an Internal Audit Department and Staff.
Undertake various types of audits to effectively control and monitor policies, procedures, and performance
Evaluate the effectiveness of Internal Controls and Security Policies.
Understand audit risk and efficiently plan, control, and record an audit assignment
Conduct efficient Audit Exit Conferences and Post-Audit Reviews
Accounting and financial professionals and senior management that are presently or may interface with the daily functioning of an internal audit department
Financial and non-financial professionals who may be appointed to support or interface with an Internal Audit Committee or that might review internal audit findings for Boards of Directors or investor/shareholder reports for other informational purposes
Non-financial professionals that may need to coordinate other activities with an internal audit department and/or share findings, reports, or information
Defining the Distinctions and Responsibilities between Internal and External Auditors
Identifying the Internal Audit Staff Positions
Identifying Internal Audit Staffing Requirements
Techniques for Ensuring Credibility for the Internal Audit Team
Developing the Audit Committee Charter for a Board of Directors
Review of Statements on International Auditing Standards Update and General Auditing Practice Issues
Fraud and Forensic Audits
Compliance Audits
Operational Audits
Information Systems Audits
Financial Audits
Risk Factors & Audit Risk Alerts
Developing Streamlined PROCESSES for Conducting Internal Audit Examinations
Identifying Effective Audit PROGRAMS for the Various Types of Audits
Risk-Based IT Audit Procedures
Key Considerations for your Internal Audit Plan
20 Questions Directors Should Ask about Internal Auditing
We all operate in an increasingly complex commercial and professional environment that requires us to negotiate on a daily basis not only with customers, clients, suppliers and contractor, but also with managers, fellow employees and colleagues within our own organisation.
‘Mastering Negotiation Skills’ is a five-day course designed to explain the negotiation process in detail and demonstrate how to use it effectively, giving delegates the negotiation skills and strategies they need to succeed in today’s challenging commercial environment.
The ability to negotiate effectively and manage conflict is one of the most valuable skill sets we can develop within our organization. Not only does developing these skills allow us to negotiate better deals by creating and then claiming value, but it also enables us to manage teams more expertly, interact more constructively with colleagues and manage conflict effectively.
This course provides both a comprehensive strategic analysis of the negotiation process as well as the essential tools for planning and managing every negotiation. Delegates will learn to negotiate excellent outcomes both externally with suppliers, contractors, and customers but also internally within your organization between colleagues, departments, and managers.
One of the major keys to success in the business world is being able to apply “discipline” to your life and actions! This is the key to developing personal effectiveness and professional excellence.
This training course will provide professionals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to manage and lead teams and organizations before, during, and after a crisis or emergency. All leaders are sooner or later confronted with the need to lead and manage their team or organization during a crisis or emergency. The leadership skills and competencies that are required in these demanding circumstances are much more challenging for the leader than normal everyday leadership. This course will also cover the basics of the COVID 19 Virus currently impacting the world. Most of our lives are a combination of work, family, and community involvement. A pandemic can affect all of these areas. Being informed and knowing what to do during a pandemic can help minimize the impact.
This course is designed for IT professionals who are looking to take on the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in an organization. The course will cover key concepts and skills in information security, including risk management, security governance, incident response, and compliance.
A five-day course on the practical aspects of piping and pipeline design, integrity, maintenance, and repair. The participants will obtain an in-depth understanding of the ASME B31 code rules and API standards, their technical basis, and practical application to field conditions.