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Audit Committee Program - Center for Governance (PIF) , Saudi Arabia

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:33:40 +04

Audit Committee Program:

This 2-day Audit Committee Program is designed to equip participants with critical skills to strengthen governance and oversight. It explores key topics such as fraud risk management, legal and regulatory frameworks, fraud detection, ethical culture, whistleblowing, board oversight, and emerging governance trends. The program is essential for promoting organizational integrity, ensuring compliance, and upholding strong governance practices in today’s corporate environment.

Who Should Attend?

1- Current and recently appointed Audit Committee Members looking to enhance their effectiveness in audit committee meetings.

2- Chief Financial Officers (CFO) who regularly engage with the Audit Committee and seek a deeper understanding of committee dynamics.

3- Current and recently appointed Board Directors who aim to enhance their oversight capabilities emphasizing governance excellence.

Program Modules:

Module 1: Critical Role of the Audit Committee
Module 2: Improving Internal Impact
Module 3: Increasing Effectiveness

Cost: 14372 SAR

Duration: 2 Days

Regulatory Compliance: Foundations and Beyond - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:14 +04

Course Introduction:
The Regulatory Compliance Foundations course at LCT International provides delegates with a comprehensive understanding of key compliance principles and practices. Participants will engage in interactive sessions covering regulatory frameworks, risk management, and compliance auditing. By the end of the course, delegates will be equipped to implement effective compliance programs and mitigate organisational risks, enhancing their professional competencies and contributing to their companys regulatory adherence.

Course Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the importance of regulatory compliance in various industries
Identify key regulatory frameworks and their impact on business operations
Implement effective compliance strategies within their organisations
Mitigate compliance risks and ensure ethical conduct

Who Should Attend:
Professionals in regulatory compliance roles
Managers and directors responsible for compliance within their organisations
Individuals seeking to understand the fundamentals of regulatory compliance

Course Topics:
Introduction to Regulatory Compliance

Overview of Regulatory Compliance
Understanding the regulatory landscape
Compliance as a strategic advantage
Key compliance terminology
Historical perspectives on regulation

Regulatory Frameworks and Standards

Major Regulatory Frameworks
Introduction to industry-specific regulations
Compliance with international standards
Regulatory bodies and their roles
Case studies on regulatory challenges

Developing a Compliance Program

Building an Effective Compliance Program
Elements of a compliance program
Risk assessment and compliance planning
Creating policies and procedures
Training and communication

Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

Monitoring and Enforcing Compliance
Auditing and self-assessment
Reporting and documentation
Responding to compliance breaches
Legal implications and consequences

Ethical Leadership and Compliance Culture

Promoting an Ethical Compliance Culture
Role of leadership in compliance
Fostering an ethical work environment
Whistleblowing and ethics reporting
Continuous improvement in compliance

Cost: 4250 GBP

Duration: 5 Days

Internal Controls for Financial Institutions - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:13 +04

Course Introduction:
This course on internal controls for financial institutions will equip delegates with essential skills to design, implement, and evaluate robust control systems. Participants will learn to identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. By focusing on practical strategies and real-world scenarios, delegates will gain actionable insights to strengthen their institutions financial integrity and resilience.

Course Outcomes:
Describe key risk management and internal control concepts
Apply the main industry frameworks and standards which influence internal controls
Assess the effectiveness of their organisations internal controls
Demonstrate to and guide executives and management in the establishment of an appropriate control environment
Understand the effective usage of internal controls

Who Should Attend:
Regulatory authorities in Banking, Insurance, Pensions and Capital Markets
Executive and non-executive Board and committee members
Company secretaries
Shareholder representatives
Senior managers and executives
Corporate lawyers
Marketing specialists
Institutional investors

Course Topics:
Internal Controls in the Context of Todays Corporate Governance

What is Corporate Governance?
Why is it different for financial institutions?
Internal controls as a mechanism for controlling risks
Board and senior management responsibilities for internal controls and the establishment of a control culture
US Sarbanes Oxley Act 2002 and its requirements for monitoring and annual reporting on internal controls effectiveness

Main Components and principles of Internal Controls

The definition and purpose of internal controls
The five components of the original COSO internal controls frameworkIntegration of the original COSO control framework into COSO Enterprise Risk Management framework (ERM)
Linking COBIT to COSO Information technology framework and internal controls

Financial Sector Regulators and Internal Controls

The three categories of objectives for internal controls
COSO internal controls framework the expanded 2013 revisionThe new seventeen principles practical application to provide comprehensive controlsThe strong link between Basel II operational risk management and COSO
Inherent limitations of internal controls

The Control Environment

The vital first step establishing the management tone at the top and an institution-wide code of conduct reflecting integrity and ethical valuesBoard and managements delegation of authority
Commitment to competence attracting developing and retaining the right human resources
Performance measures incentives and rewards

Types of Internal Controls

Risk appetite and strategy established by the Board and risk response strategies
Control activities internal controls responsibilities and uses through the eyes of different stakeholders
Inherent and residual risks
Reporting and assurance

Cost: 4250 GBP

Duration: 5 Days

Internal Auditing - Level 1 - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:12 +04

Course Introduction:
The Internal Auditing Level 1 course provides a foundational understanding of internal auditing principles and practices. Delegates will learn about audit planning, risk assessment, control evaluation, and audit reporting. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, participants will gain the skills needed to conduct effective internal audits and contribute to organisational improvement. This course is ideal for those new to internal auditing or seeking to enhance their auditing skills.

Course Outcomes:
Expand the role of the audit function in their organisation
Contribute effectively to organisational audit strategy and implementation
Engage continuous improvement and quality assessment within the organisations audit function
Present information effectively at the auditing committee and senior management
Embed new technology and financial crime controls into the audit function

Who Should Attend:
Delegates who have some experience of auditing, either directly as an auditor or from within the financial services sector seeking to develop a professional and best practice approach to the development of the internal audit function in private and public sector organisations and enterprises.

Course Topics:
The Role and Function of Internal Audit

Review of key action points
Develop organisational specific risk matrices
Global best practice case studies lessons learned analysis
Key action points delegate and manage action plan development

Conducting Effective Audits

Pre-audit planning
Effective audit sampling techniques
Recording findings during auditing
Effective stakeholder engagement

Audit Structures

The audit committees role
Developing the audit charter
The external auditors role
Developing and improving best practices

Financial Crime Risks

Money laundering terrorist financing and sanctions risks
AML controls
CTF controls
Sanctions controls matches
Trade-based money laundering risks
Customer due diligence controls
Enhanced customer due diligence controls
Consideration of money laundering risks in practice evidenced by the organisation
Beneficial Ownership Transparency individuals and entities
Testing operational efficiency v. financial crime risk prevention in practice
Training and awareness programmes

Audit Report Writing

Ensuring objective comments
Ensuring use of constructive language
Financial crime compliance terms and abbreviations for internal auditors
Improvement recommendations
Continuous improvement techniques

Cost: 4250 GBP

Duration: 5 Days

Internal Auditing - Level 3 - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:12 +04

Course Introduction:
The Internal Auditing Level 3 course offers an in-depth exploration of advanced auditing techniques and best practices. Delegates will learn how to evaluate complex audit situations, develop strategic audit plans, and enhance their analytical skills. This course equips professionals with the tools to drive continuous improvement, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance within their organisations. Perfect for experienced auditors aiming to elevate their expertise.

Course Outcomes:
Ensure their reports integrate risk for decision making processes
Identify and assess financial crime risks within the control environment
Engage effectively with stakeholders and deliver assurance standards on the culture of the organisation
Promote and enhance the function of the organisations Chief Risk Officer
Ensure their reports integrate risk for decision making processes
Identify and assess financial crime risks within the control environment
Engage effectively with stakeholders and deliver assurance standards on the culture of the organisation
Promote and enhance the function of the organisations Chief Risk Officer
Ensure their reports integrate risk for decision making processes
Identify and assess financial crime risks within the control environment
Engage effectively with stakeholders and deliver assurance standards on the culture of the organisation
Promote and enhance the function of the organisations Chief Risk Officer

Who Should Attend:
Delegates who have some auditing experience, either directly as auditors or from within the quality assurance sector seeking to develop further their auditing skills and best practice approach to the development of the internal audit function in private and public sector organisations.

Course Topics:
Review of Key Audit Function Foundations

Key goals of the internal audit function
Ensuring auditor objectivity
Avoidance of conflicts of interest within auditing
Auditor skill set

Audit reports Working with Stakeholders

Effective post audit de-briefing
Root cause analysis and remediation recommendations
Developing departmental action plans with stakeholders: contributing to the delivery of compliance
Managing conflict situations

Use of technology in combating financial crime and cyber crime

Overview of the digitalisation of risk management
Big data analytics: mapping indicators of fraud money laundering bribery and corruption sanction breaches and market manipulation
The holistic approach to risk management: effectiveness efficiency scalability oversight
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): customising and consolidating automated manual processes
Overview of transaction monitoring and threshold values for internal auditors
Trade surveillance software and correlation analysis: from repetitive behaviours to manipulating behaviours
Testing financial crime compliance systems: Data chosen cleansing articulation and understanding before feeding into the compliance system
Assessing fitness and operational efficiency of organisational systems and controls to prevent and combat cyber-crime risks: Phishing Webcam manager File hijacking Keylogging Screenshot manager Ad clicker Hacking and distributed denial of services (DDOS)

Effective Linkage of Organisational Systems

Overview of core organisational systems Finance HR Governance ESG
Closing the loopholes to assist in legal prosecution case efficiency
Ensuring good staff policy compliance
Establishing and managing staff register of interests and conflicts of interest

Engaging with External Auditors

The key role and objectives of external audit
Ensuring availability of evidence through defensible in court procedures for situations faced
Detecting severe but plausible scenarios
Overcoming organisational cultural challenges
Capturing and maximising earning and growth opportunities from the external audit

Cost: 4250 GBP

Duration: 5 Days

Strategic Internal Auditing - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:12 +04

Course Introduction:
The Strategic Internal Auditing course equips delegates with essential skills to enhance internal audit processes. Participants will learn to align audits with organisational strategy, identify key risk areas, and implement effective auditing techniques. Through practical exercises and expert insights, they will gain the tools needed to drive strategic value, ensure compliance, and improve organisational performance. Ideal for professionals seeking to elevate their internal auditing impact.

Course Outcomes:
Focus on critical enterprise risks and emerging risks from the audit function side
Contribute effectively to addressing ongoing organisational business management risks on an outlier basis
Link risk reporting to the organisations business objectives
Effectively use risk reporting in order to advance dialogues around risk appetite
Integrate risk reporting with performance reporting
Assess and report on whether changes in the external environment affect the critical assumptions underlying the organisations strategy

Who Should Attend:
Internal auditors and audit managers
Risk management and compliance professionals
Finance managers and controllers
Senior executives responsible for governance and compliance

Course Topics:
The Role and Function of Internal Audit

Key goals of the internal audit function
Ensuring auditor objectivity
Avoidance of conflicts of interest within auditing
Auditor skill set

Conducting Effective Audits

Identifying areas of risk
Classifying and quantifying risk areas
Developing audit and re-audit frequency in line with risk
Overview of emerging threats

Audit Structures

The audit committees role
Developing the audit charter
The external auditors role
Developing and improving best practices

Financial Crime Risks

Money laundering terrorist financing and sanctions risks
AML controls
CTF controls
Sanctions controls matches
Trade-based money laundering risks
Customer due diligence controls
Enhanced customer due diligence controls
Consideration of money laundering risks in practice evidenced by the organisation
Beneficial Ownership Transparency individuals and entities
Testing operational efficiency v. financial crime risk prevention in practice
Training and awareness programmes

Audit Report Writing

Ensuring objective comments
Ensuring use of constructive language
Financial crime compliance terms and abbreviations for internal auditors
Improvement recommendations
Continuous improvement techniques

Risk Based Auditing

Identifying areas of risk
Identifying new areas of risk
Classification and quantification of risk areas
Identifying potential interface of existing and new areas of risk
Developing audit and re audit frequency in alignment with risk
Overview of emerging and evolving threats

Audit reports Working with Stakeholders

Effective post audit de-briefing
Root cause analysis and remediation recommendations
Developing departmental action plans with stakeholders: contributing to the delivery of compliance
Managing conflict situations

Financial Crime Compliance

Record keeping procedures
Controls to identify potentially suspicious activities
Trade finance transactions
Trade processing controls by processing staff
Red flagging procedures
Pre-determined thresholds systems and controls
Escalations
Actions taken by senior management
Evidence and awareness of senior management evidencing how crime risks evolve in organisational type of business

Engaging with the Audit Structure

Making effective recommendations and business cases
Presenting information effectively
OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) for internal auditors
Contributing meaningfully to the development of the long term audit strategy
Upgrading the profile of internal audit within the organisation

Cost: 7250 GBP

Duration: 10 Days

Advanced Strategic Internal Auditing - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:12 +04

Course Introduction:
The Advanced Strategic Internal Auditing course at LCT equips delegates with advanced skills in strategic internal auditing. Participants will learn to enhance audit processes, integrate risk management strategies, and apply cutting-edge techniques to ensure organisational effectiveness. By the end of the course, delegates will be adept at aligning audits with strategic goals, improving oversight, and driving organisational success through sophisticated audit practices.

Course Outcomes:
Describe the role, benefits and purpose of IFRS
Engage with all key stakeholders
Ensure compliance with financial reporting obligations
Identify the key steps in implementing the standards

Who Should Attend:
Managers and executives from all sectors, particularly those using or planning to use IFRS and want to know acquire the tools needed to understand and apply the standards:

Those who are new appointed into a senior financial role and want to find their way around the key standards
Those who work in the private sector who are looking for best practice application of IFRS
Those who work in parts of the public sector who are or will be using IFRS
Financial planning practitioners who want to update their skills and knowledge
Those who are for the first-time adoption of the standards
Financial analysts, auditors, accountants
Audit team members who need to update their knowledge

Course Topics:
Review of Key Audit Function Foundations

Review of key action points
Developing organisational specific risk matrices
Global best practice case studies andamp; analysis
Key action points Delegate action plan development

Risk Based Auditing

Identifying areas of risk
Classifying and quantifying risk areas
Developing audit and re-audit frequency in line with risk
Overview of emerging threats

Conducting Effective Audits

The auditors role as a consultant
Utilising audit reporting to inform organisational policy development
Continuous improvement initiatives and supervision
Measuring improvement toolkit for objective measurement and demonstration of audit output improvements

Financial Crime Compliance

Record keeping procedures
Controls to identify potentially suspicious activities
Trade finance transactions
Trade processing controls by processing staff
Red flagging procedures
Pre-determined thresholds systems and controls
Escalations
Actions taken by senior management
Evidence and awareness of senior management evidencing how crime risks evolve in organisational type of business

Engaging with the Audit Structure

Making effective recommendations and business cases
Presenting information effectively
OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) for internal auditors
Contributing meaningfully to the development of the long term audit strategy
Upgrading the profile of internal audit within the organisation

Financial crime compliance

Effective post audit de-briefing
Root cause analysis and remediation recommendations
Developing departmental action plans with stakeholders: contributing to the delivery of compliance
Managing conflict situations

Use of technology in combating financial crime and cyber crime

Overview of the digitalisation of risk management
Big data analytics: mapping indicators of fraud money laundering bribery and corruption sanction breaches and market manipulation
The holistic approach to risk management: effectiveness efficiency scalability oversight
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): customising and consolidating automated manual processes
Overview of transaction monitoring and threshold values for internal auditors
Trade surveillance software and correlation analysis: from repetitive behaviours to manipulating behaviours
Testing financial crime compliance systems: Data chosen cleansing articulation and understanding before feeding into the compliance system
Assessing fitness and operational efficiency of organisational systems and controls to prevent and combat cyber-crime risks: Phishing Webcam manager File hijacking Keylogging Screenshot manager Ad clicker Hacking and distributed denial of services (DDOS)

Effective Linkage of Organisational Systems

Overview of core organisational systems Finance HR Governance ESG
Closing the loopholes to assist in legal prosecution case efficiency
Ensuring good staff policy compliance
Establishing and managing staff register of interests and conflicts of interest

Engaging with External Auditors

The key role and objectives of external audit
Ensuring availability of evidence through defensible in court procedures for situations faced
Detecting severe but plausible scenarios
Overcoming organisational cultural challenges
Capturing and maximising earning and growth opportunities from the external audit

Cost: 7250 GBP

Duration: 10 Days

International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:12 +04

Course Introduction:
The course on International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) provides delegates with comprehensive training on IPSAS fundamentals, including accrual-based financial reporting, recognition, measurement, and presentation of financial statements. Participants will gain practical insights into implementing IPSAS, enhancing transparency and accountability in public sector financial management, and aligning with global accounting practices. The course benefits public sector professionals aiming to improve financial reporting accuracy and compliance with international standards.

Course Outcomes:
Understand the role, objectives and functions of the treasury department in an organisation
Increase the strategic role of the treasury function
Optimise working capital
Contrast and compare the treasury function in the private and public sector
Differentiate between primary and secondary markets and the roles of the markets
Develop skills of calculating the fair value of equity and bond instruments
Develop skills in assessing the performance of stocks and shares
Demonstrate how derivative instruments can be used to protect against pure risks

Who Should Attend:
Those in treasury who use or plan to use the capital markets and want advanced knowledge of raising finance and/or investing using capital market instruments. They will be from all sectors, including private, public and not-for-profit including:

Those working in treasury and need to know more about the capital markets and treasury

Managers who want to increase their strategic capability
Operations managers who want to know more about treasury activities
Managers who are responsible for investing surplus funds in the capital markets
Treasury employees who need to know how to assess financial performance
Internal auditors, accountants who need to show CPD

Course Topics:
Private and Public Standards - how they have Evolved

The background and evolution of financial standards around the world
International Financial Standards for Private and Public Sectors compared
Underlying financial and accounting principle
Benefits to the organisations and investors
Application of standards world-wide

IPSAS and IFRS Convergence

IPSAS and IFRS Board structures of Governing Bodies and Due Process
IPSAS and IFRS similarities and differences summarised
Budgeting in the Private and Public Sectors compared
Disclosure and transparency aspects
Accounting issues covered by IFRS with no equivalent IPSAS?

IPSAS and IFRS Effective Implementation and Benefits

Planning for transition and implementation identification of key issues
Choosing your approach Big Bang or phased
Scoping the project
Project team structure and roles
Milestone planning
Managing issues and communication
Critical success factors

Key principles of International Standards for the Public Sector

Different users of public sector financial information
Underlying financial and accounting principleWhich public sector entities it should be applied to?
Benefits to the organisations and stakeholders
Cash-based or Accrual based which is the route to take?

Preparation of IPSAS Compliant Financial Statements

IPSAS 1 disclosure and policies
Statement of financial position key features issues and content
Statement of financial performance key features issues and content
Statements of changes in net assets/equity - key features issues and content
Comparison with budgets

Cost: 4250 GBP

Duration: 5 Days

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:12 +04

Course Introduction:
The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) course by LCT International is designed to provide delegates with comprehensive insights into the IFRS framework, enabling them to understand and apply these standards in financial reporting. Through a mix of theoretical sessions and practical exercises, participants will learn to enhance financial transparency and comparability. By the end of the course, delegates will be well-equipped to implement IFRS in their organisations, ensuring improved financial decision-making and compliance with global reporting requirements?.

Course Outcomes:
Describe the role, benefits and purpose of IPSAS
Engage with all key stakeholders
Ensure compliance with financial reporting obligations
Identify the key steps in implementing the standards and develop a plan for migration
Leverage the benefits to the organisation of IPSAS

Who Should Attend:
Managers and executives from the public sector, particularly those using or planning to use IPSAS and want to know acquire the tools needed to understand and apply the standards:Those who are new appointed into a senior financial role and want to find their way around the key standards

Those who work in the public sector who are looking for best practice application of IPSAS
Those who work in parts of the public sector who are or will be using IPSAS
Accountants and finance staff at all levels involved in the preparation of financial statements for the public sector
Financial analysts, auditors, accountants
Audit team members who need to update their knowledge

Course Topics:
Private and Public Standards - how they have Evolved

The background and evolution of financial standards around the world
International Financial Standards for Private and Public Sectors compared
Underlying financial and accounting principle
Benefits to the organisations and investors
Application of standards world-wide

IPSAS and IFRS Convergence

IPSAS and IFRS Board structures of Governing Bodies and Due Process
IPSAS and IFRS similarities and differences summarised
Budgeting in the Private and Public Sectors compared
Disclosure and transparency aspects
Accounting issues covered by IFRS with no equivalent IPSAS?

IPSAS and IFRS Effective Implementation and Benefits

Planning for transition and implementation identification of key issues
Choosing your approach Big Bang or phased
Scoping the project
Project team structure and roles
Milestone planning
Managing issues and communication
Critical success factors

Preparation of IFRS / IAS Compliant Financial Statements

Disclosure requirements and issues
Statement of Profit or Loss example and comments
Statement of Financial Positions example and comments
Statement of Cash flows example and comments
Notes to the accounts
Comparison with US GAAP

Working towards First Time Adoption of IFRS (IFRS 1)

Critical Success Factors (CSF) in implementing IFRS
Overview of the most important features of IFRS 1
Engaging key stakeholders
The opening IFRS statement of financial position
Effective project management

Cost: 4250 GBP

Duration: 5 Days

Internal Auditing - Level 2 - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:11 +04

Course Introduction:
Elevate your auditing skills with this comprehensive course focused on advanced internal audit techniques and best practices. Delegates will delve into complex auditing processes, risk assessment strategies, and effective reporting. By the end of the course, participants will enhance their ability to conduct thorough audits, identify key issues, and drive continuous improvement within their organisations, leading to more robust and compliant operational practices.

Course Outcomes:
Develop the role of the audit function in their organisation
Contribute effectively to refining organisational audit strategy
Engage continuous improvement and quality assessment within the organisations audit function
Make high impact presentations to auditing committees and senior management
Manage the integration of new technology
Test embedded financial crime systems and controls

Who Should Attend:
Delegates who have experience of auditing, either directly as an auditor or from within the financial services sector seeking to develop a professional and best practice approach to the development of the internal audit function in private and public sector organisations and enterprises

Course Topics:
Review of Key Audit Function Foundation

Review of key action points
Develop and test alignment of organisational systems and controls to prevent and mitigate financial and cyber-crime risks
Global best practice case studies lessons learned analysis
Key action points delegate and manage action plan development

Risk Based Auditing

Identifying areas of risk
Identifying new areas of risk
Classification and quantification of risk areas
Identifying potential interface of existing and new areas of risk
Developing audit and re audit frequency in alignment with risk
Overview of emerging and evolving threats

Conducting Effective Audits

The auditors role as a consultant
Utilising audit reporting to inform organisational policy development
Continuous improvement initiatives and supervision
Measuring improvement toolkit for objective measurement and demonstration of audit output improvements

Financial Crime Compliance

Record keeping procedures
Controls to identify potentially suspicious activities
Trade finance transactions
Trade processing controls by processing staff
Red flagging procedures
Pre-determined thresholds systems and controls
Escalations
Actions taken by senior management
Evidence and awareness of senior management evidencing how crime risks evolve in organisational type of business

Engaging with the Audit Structure

Making effective recommendations and business cases
Presenting information effectively
OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) for internal auditors
Contributing meaningfully to the development of the long term audit strategy
Upgrading the profile of internal audit within the organisation

Cost: 4250 GBP

Duration: 5 Days

Optimizing Audit Committee Performance - Ascendia Holding , Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Dubai, Online

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:32:53 +04

Course Outline:

This advanced course is designed for board members, senior executives, and audit committee professionals seeking to enhance their governance capabilities. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of audit committee roles, responsibilities, and best practices, with a focus on financial reporting integrity, risk management oversight, and auditor independence.

Through real-world case studies and practical frameworks, the course empowers participants to drive transparency, uphold accountability, and strengthen institutional trust. Ideal for those involved in corporate governance, the training ensures strategic alignment between management and oversight functions in today’s dynamic regulatory landscape.

Cost: 1299 AED

Duration: 24 Hours

Responsive Auditing - Ascendia Holding , Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Dubai, Online

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:26:40 +04

Course Outline:

This course emphasizes agile and adaptive internal auditing methodologies tailored for today’s dynamic regulatory and risk environments. Participants will learn how to implement responsive audit practices that enable real-time execution, continuous monitoring, and proactive risk management.

The curriculum covers aligning audits with strategic stakeholder priorities, ensuring transparency, and delivering actionable, value-driven recommendations.

Modern audit tools and frameworks such as risk-based auditing, data analytics, and integrated governance models are introduced to enhance efficiency and insight.

You will also explore best practices for navigating regulatory updates, managing enterprise risk, and strengthening internal controls, all while maintaining audit integrity and supporting organizational resilience and performance.

Cost: 1199 AED

Duration: 20 Hours

Internal Audit and Controls - LEORON Professional Development Institute , Dubai,Azerbaijan,Georgia,Kazakhstan,Oman,Saudi Arabia

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:38:06 +04

People enter Contract and Commercial Management discipline from a wide variety of backgrounds, often with little or no specific training. They may be financial or legal professionals, they may have come from sales or from a market intelligence function.
A key value offered is that the IACCM learning provides everyone with a consistent base level of knowledge. IACCM also introduces the concept of a professional standard and matching certification, to encourage individuals in their continued ;
This enables IACCM to deliver a valid assessment of current capabilities at Associate, Practitioner and Expert level.

Cost: 5670 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Certificate in Internal Audit Leadership - LEORON Professional Development Institute , Dubai,Azerbaijan,Georgia,Kazakhstan,Oman,Saudi Arabia

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:53:13 +04

The Masterclass in Internal Audit Leadership & Management is one of our unique certificates due to the added value it provides participants at both a technical and soft skills ;
This course first focuses on the new trends in the internal audit landscape, shedding light on the new emerging technologies and how they are impacting the role of internal audit both on an assurance and consultancy ;
On a soft skills level, the course address the key successful attributes that internal audit practitioners need to obtain and further focuses on the skillsets required to be acquired collectively on behalf of the internal audit function to ensure it adequately services its stakeholders.

Cost: 2870 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Data Analytics in Internal Audit - LEORON Professional Development Institute , Dubai,Azerbaijan,Georgia,Kazakhstan,Oman,Saudi Arabia

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:30:41 +04

A practical hands-on approach to conducting Data Analytics has become a necessity since the spread of IT systems has made it a pre-requisite that auditors as well as management have the ability to examine high volumes of data and transaction in order to determine patterns and trends. In addition, the increasing need to continuously monitor and audit IT systems has created an imperative for the effective use of appropriate data mining tools.
While a variety of powerful tools are readily available today, the skills required to utilize such tools are not. Not only must the correct testing techniques be selected but the effective interpretation of outcomes presented by the software is essential in the drawing of appropriate conclusions based on the data analysis.
This means that the users of such tools must gain skills not only in the technical implementation of the software, but also in the understanding of structures and meanings of corporate data including the ability to determine the information requirements for the effective management of business.

Cost: 2870 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Effective Report Writing for Internal Auditors - LEORON Professional Development Institute , Dubai

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:23:00 +04

This course is designed to help internal auditors to understand best practices in internal audit ;
This course also provides knowledge to demonstrate your ability to:

Develop a collaborative approach while completing the audit
Enhance your communication skills
Focus on core findings to maximize outcomes
Focus on strategic organizational risks while reporting
Add value for your organization and for the auditee

Cost: 1970 USD

Discount: 50% Off for Laimoon Users!

Duration: 2 Days

Certified Compliance Professional - LEORON Professional Development Institute , Dubai,Azerbaijan,Georgia,Kazakhstan,Oman,Saudi Arabia

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:11:08 +04

The Certified Compliance Professional course will provide participants with the relevant skills and knowledge, both in theory and in practice, to undertake the role of a compliance ;
The content covers key area needed to move, both as an individual, and as an organisation, towards a state of sustainable compliance, achieving compliance maturity through enhanced Governance, Risk and Compliance frameworks and ;
Using international benchmarks and standards, we will cover key areas of best practice, aligning these to regulatory requirements and developing key skills used by compliance practitioners.

Cost: 5670 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Certified Investments and Derivatives Auditor (CIDA) - CIFA ARABIA , Riyadh,Khobar

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:43:30 +04

CIDA provides significant credibility to your investment and derivative audit experience. The CIDA certification identifies the skill-set and comprehension necessary of a highly qualified investments and derivatives auditor. It is a specialized certification, globally recognized as an emblem of professional excellence.

COURSE OUTLINE

Understanding the Investment Environment
Understanding the Cash Management and Debt Activities
Understanding the Derivative Environment
The Forward and Futures Contracts
The Option Market
The Swap Market
Understanding and Auditing the Investment and Derivative Infrastructure
The Asset and Liability Management Function
Controlling Derivative Activities

Cost: 6500 SAR

Duration: 10 Days

Internal Audit & Control - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 19:18:58 +04

Objective

Identify the various kinds of business assets
Describe the structure and elements of an internal control system
Develop asset control activities
Explain how to implement asset control activities effectively

Outline

What is Internal Control
The Elements of an Internal Control System
Types of Accounts
Cash and Bank Accounts
Accounts receivable
Equity and Liability
Inventory
Various and kinds of Assets
Fixed Assets
Financial Reports
Notes of Managers
Cost Center
Cost Codes
Cost and Expenses
Price and cost Differences
Finance Policies and Manual
Auditing Practice
Difference between Auditing and other types of Control
Report Ethics
Global Practice

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days