The Corporate Governance and Auditing Training Course by Imperial Corporate Training Institute provides comprehensive skills and knowledge in the area of Financial Auditing. The Course enables participants to fully understand how to effectively govern modern organisations. Participants will be provided with many examples of how Corporate Governance provides the foundation for one of the fundamental tenets of Corporate Governance, which is transparency, accountability, risk management and ethical decision making. Similarly, participants will also gain an understanding of how Auditing functions also provide independent assurance over Financial Reporting, Internal Controls and Compliance.
The Corporate Governance and Auditing Training Course will provide participants with a practical approach to Corporate Governance, in addition to providing participants with a thorough understanding of the Regulations, Expectations, Responsibilities and Best Practices for Corporate Governance and Auditing within the Corporate World. By the end of the Course, participants will have an increased capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of governing bodies; evaluate the performance of boards and their members; understand the role of audit committees and how to assess them; and apply the standards and requirements of both Internal Audit and External Audit. Participants will also be able to critically assess governance structures and align audit practices to support a governing body’s objectives, thereby enhancing an organisation’s financial integrity.
Objectives
By completing this Corporate Governance and Auditing Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Familiarize yourself with the basic concepts, principles, and frameworks for corporate governance.
- Understand how corporate governance relates to Risk Management and Auditing.
- Identify the responsibilities of Corporate Boards of Directors and Senior Management.
- Evaluate the structure and responsibilities of Audit Committees.
- Be able to implement Corporate Governance Codes and International Best Practices.
- Understand the Objectives, Scope, and Methodologies used in Internal Audits.
- Evaluate the roles of External Auditors and requirements for Auditor Independence.
- Evaluate the Effectiveness of Internal Control Systems.
- Understand the Regulatory and Compliance Obligations relative to Corporate Governance and Audits.
- Identify Corporate Governance Failures and weaknesses in Audits, through Case Study Methodology.
- Establish Financial Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability Mechanisms.
- Support Ethical Practices and Compliance in Organizations.
Target Audience
This financial audit training course is suitable for professionals who are involved in governance, auditing, and financial oversight functions, including:
- Internal auditors and external auditors
- Audit managers and senior audit professionals
- Finance managers and financial controllers
- Risk management and compliance officers
- Corporate governance professionals
- Board members and non-executive directors
- Audit committee members and secretaries
- Accountants and finance professionals
- Internal control and assurance specialists
- Regulatory and oversight professionals