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Effective Recruitment and Selection - 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:
Master the art of recruiting and selecting the right talent. This course covers the end-to-end recruitment process, from job analysis to selection methods, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Course Outcomes:
Gain greater understanding of integrating business and resourcing strategy
Understand the employee value proposition and how to develop, resourcing plan, retention and flexibility strategy
Develop recruitment, selection and induction policies and obtain support from your senior managers
Learn how branding impact quality of recruitment and how to create your brand

Who Should Attend:
HR Directors who are in charge of designing a fit for business resourcing strategy
HR professionals who would like to enhance and update their knowledge of recruitment and selection
Resourcing managers who would like to enhance their recruitment skills to ensure ROI

Course Topics:
Resourcing Strategy

The strategic HRM approach to resourcing
Integrating business and resourcing strategies
Workforce planning
Resourcing plan
Retention strategy

The Recruitment process

An overview of the recruitment process
Assessing the vacancy
Understanding competencies
Identifying knowledge skills and behaviours required
Preparing effective job descriptions and person specifications

Attracting candidates

Attracting the right candidates
Employee value proposition
e-Recruitment and social media
Advertising guidelines
Short-listing against your selection criteria

Selection methods

Understanding and using different selection methods
The interviews preparations techniques and skills
Competency based interview
How to ensure objectivity
Psychometric testing/aptitude test
Evaluating candidates and making the right decision

Induction

The purpose of induction
The benefits of an effective induction programme
LandDs role in induction
The induction process

Cost: 4250 GBP

Duration: 5 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

Succession Planning - 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 prepares organisations for leadership continuity through strategic succession planning, identifying and developing talent to ensure seamless transitions in key positions.

Course Outcomes:
Identify the links between Succession Planning, Talent Management and Performance Management
Address the role of Human Resources in forecasting future needs of business and to formulate strategies for Attracting, Retaining and Developing skilled individuals
Develop future leaders from within while retaining intellectual/operational expertise
Take a targeted approach to identify the Competencies needed for specific positions
Design a Succession Planning Process and an Effective Monitoring and Evaluation technique

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for HR managers, and organisational managers, who wish to develop the understanding and ability to produce effective resourcing plans, manage talent and develop robust succession plans within organisations.

Course Topics:
Effective Succession Planning

Building Leadership pipeline
Links between succession planning and Talent Development Process
Succession Planning and Performance Management

The Role of HR

Links with business planning
Forecasting future needs and strategic alignment
Effective Performance Management Process
Identifying successors
Identifying Competencies

Managing Learning and Development

Strategic Approach to support Succession Planning
Landamp;D Opportunities; result of Effective Appraisal
Career Planning
Personal Development Planning

Developing the Succession Planning Process

Link Strategic and Workforce Planning Decisions
Analyse Gaps
Identify Talent Pool
Develop and Implement Succession Strategy

Effective Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Evaluation
Tracking selections from Talent Pool
Success of Internal Talent and Internal Hire
Follow-up process

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

Corporate Governance - 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 Corporate Governance course by LCT International empowers participants to design and implement robust governance structures. Through engaging workshops, real-world case studies, and expert guidance, attendees will master risk management, regulatory compliance, and boardroom strategies. This training enhances strategic decision-making, promotes ethical leadership, and fosters organisational transparency and accountability, ultimately driving business success.

Course Outcomes:
Understand the duties of company directors
Evaluate how company boards organise themselves
Explain the underlying issues which led to the creation of corporate governance as a discipline
Demonstrate knowledge of the checks and balance that apply to the boards of listed companies
Understand the framework of governance rules that has been created by the UK Corporate Governance Code

Who Should Attend:
Company Executive and Non- Executive Directors
Shareholder representatives
Pension and Investment Fund Managers
Public officials in a regulatory, supervisory or compliance functions
Executives involved in strategic and operational functions, including finance, corporate strategy, human resources, and government affairs
Senior managers involved in setting up corporate governance initiatives
Investor Relations managers responsible for their organisations dealings with the finance community

Course Topics:
What is Corporate Governance?

Essential structures of corporate governance
Principle functions and responsibilities of the Board
Setting the company strategic direction
Establishing corporate values
Holding the executives to account
Maintaining the corporate reputation

Company Directors and Company Boards

Duties of a Director
Promoting the success of the company
Role of the chairman
Executive and Non-executive directors
Making a difference using non-executive directors

Corporate Failure Resulting from Poor Governance

The ineffective board
Examples of corporate failure: Maxwell Polly Peck Enron
Analysis of the banking crisis as a failure of governance
Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulatory responses to corporate governance failure
Lessons learned from corporate failures

Protecting Shareholders and Other Stakeholders

The UK Corporate Governance Code
The Comply or Explain rule
How to protect the shareholder?
Communicating with the shareholder
A Legal framework for corporate governance

Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)

The pressure for corporate behaviour change
The Legal Background of ESG
Company directors obligations and ESG
Voluntary measures
Is ESG Just Public Relations?
ESG and corporate governance links

Cost: 4250 GBP

Duration: 5 Days

Corporate Risk Management - 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 Corporate Risk Management course at London Corporate Training equips delegates with essential skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within their organisations. Over five days, participants will explore risk analysis, control strategies, and compliance requirements. This training enhances decision-making capabilities, ensuring effective risk management practices to protect and advance business interests?

Course Outcomes:
Understand corporate risks and how they should be managed in either a private or public sector organisation
Identify how strategic and operational managers can ensure their organisation has identified its key assets and the threats and risks those assets may face
Demonstrate an understanding of the tools and techniques available for effective corporate risk management
Develop plans to protect key people, financial and operational assets
Create effective risk management plans at corporate and operational business levels
Develop techniques to effectively protect your organisations key assets

Who Should Attend:
Experienced managers with a reliance on the companys key market, financial and operational assets to achieve their business objectives or those managers who are identified as having the potential to achieve such senior/middle management positions in the near future
Operational managers who wish to gain a greater understanding of corporate risk management as a key element of their business and operational planning cycle

Course Topics:
Strategic Context

Putting corporate risk management into context and exploring what can go wrong
Exploring recent case studies to understand what has gone wrong and how they affected the companies/organisations involved
Establishing corporate risk in the company or organisations planning cycle
Understanding your key corporate assets

Threat and Risk Analysis

Analysing your organisation to get the necessary understanding of where threats and risks may lie
Protecting your company data and systems
Protecting key personnel
Looking at the potential for disaster accident and emergency
Setting risks and threats into context using Impact and Probability tools

Financial Market and Credit Risks

Understanding the terminology and tools available
Understanding the value of your organisation and its assets
Credit risk
Cash flow and debt risks and how to manage them

Practical Risk Management

Building risk management plans into your organisations corporate and operational business plan
Exploring risks in major project and change management
Risk allocation and effective reporting mechanisms
Crisis management planning

The Organisational and Personal appetite for Risk

Taking a realistic evaluation of the organisations appetite for risk
Looking at risks and benefits
Effective stakeholder management and corporate communications
Personal risk-management planning

Cost: 3250 GBP

Duration: 5 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

Advanced Corporate Governance - 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:
Dive into the essentials of advanced compliance with our comprehensive course. You will explore key regulatory frameworks, practical tools, and strategies for effective compliance management. Gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios, enhance your ability to navigate complex regulations, and improve your organisations compliance posture. Equip yourself with the skills needed to tackle compliance challenges confidently and efficiently.

Course Outcomes:
Understand the duties of company directors
Evaluate how company boards organise themselves
Explain the underlying issues which led to the creation of corporate governance as a discipline
Demonstrate knowledge of the checks and balance that apply to the boards of listed companies
Understand the framework of governance rules that has been created by the UK Corporate Governance Code
Appreciate the trends in corporate governance from around the world
Understand the structure and function of a Board, and Board committees, such as those concerning Remuneration and Audit

Who Should Attend:
Company Executive and Non- Executive Directors
Shareholder representativesPension and Investment Fund Managers
Public officials in a regulatory, supervisory or compliance functions
Company Secretaries of public companies
Executives involved in strategic and operational functions, including finance, corporate strategy, human resources, and government affairs
Senior managers involved in setting up corporate governance initiativesCorporate lawyers who wish to improve their understanding of new company law developments concerning corporate responsibility
Investor Relations managers responsible for their organisations dealings with the Finance community

Course Topics:
What is Corporate Governance?

Essential structures of corporate governance
Principle functions and responsibilities of the Board
Setting the company strategic direction
Establishing corporate values
Holding the executives to account
Maintaining the corporate reputation

Strategic Risk Management

Identifying Prioritising and Managing risks
Probability andamp; Impact analysis
Risk tolerance and other management approaches
Tools to apply to enterprise risks
Board approaches to strategic risk

Company Directors and Company Boards

Duties of a Director
Promoting the success of the company
Role of the chairman
Executive and Non-executive directors
Making a difference using non-executive directors

Board Committees

Role of Board committees
Workings of the Nomination Remuneration and Audit Committees
Other board committees
Holding Board committees to account
Your responsibilities as a NED committee member

Corporate Failure Resulting from Poor Governance

The ineffective board
Examples of corporate failure: Maxwell Polly Peck Enron
Analysis of the banking crisis as a failure of governance
Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulatory responses to corporate governance failure
Lessons learned from corporate failures

Case Studies in Comparative Corporate Governance: BP and News Corporation

Composition of the boards
The balance of Executive directors to NEDs
Compliance with corporate governance standards
Annual corporate governance statements
Unpicking the Environmental Social and Governance reports

Protecting shareholders and other stakeholders

The UK Corporate Governance Code
The Comply or Explain rule
How to protect the shareholder?
Communicating with the shareholder
A Legal framework for corporate governance

International Corporate Governance Approaches

US and UK corporate governance compared
Corporate governance in developing countries case study of Nigerias codes
Unitary and Dual Board systems
The supervisory board in Germany

Environmental Social and Governance

The pressure for corporate behaviour change
The Legal Background of ESG
Company directors obligations and ESG
Voluntary measures
Is ESG Just Public Relations?
ESG and corporate governance links

Cost: 7250 GBP

Duration: 10 Days

Ethics, Governance, and Compliance - 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:
Explore the essentials of Ethics, Governance, and Compliance with our comprehensive course. Delegates will delve into ethical decision-making, governance frameworks, and compliance regulations through interactive sessions and real-world case studies. By the end, participants will gain practical skills to enhance organisational integrity, ensure regulatory adherence, and foster a culture of ethical responsibility within their teams.

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

Understand the interplay between ethics, governance, and compliance in modern organisations
Develop and implement effective governance structures that promote ethical conduct
Identify ethical dilemmas and apply ethical decision-making frameworks
Establish compliance programs aligned with ethical principles
Enhance their leadership skills to drive a culture of ethics, governance, and compliance

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for a wide range of professionals, including corporate executives and directors who play a pivotal role in governance, compliance officers and managers responsible for compliance programs, individuals in ethics-related positions, and anyone interested in understanding the intricate relationship between ethics, governance, and compliance in todays business environment.

Corporate executives and directors
Compliance officers and managers
Professionals in governance and ethics roles
Anyone interested in understanding the nexus between ethics, governance, and compliance

Course Topics:
Introduction to Ethics Governance and Compliance

Fundamentals of Ethics Governance and Compliance
Defining ethics governance and compliance
The importance of ethical behavior
Legal and regulatory frameworks
Historical perspectives on corporate ethics

Corporate Governance and Ethics

The role of the board of directors
Shareholder rights and responsibilities
Ethical leadership in governance
Case studies on corporate governance failures

Ethical Decision-Making

Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks
Ethical theories and principles
Identifying ethical dilemmas
Steps in ethical decision-making
Real-world ethical dilemmas and solutions

Compliance and Ethical Conduct

Building a culture of compliance and ethics
Compliance programs and standards
Ethical behavior in the workplace
Ethical auditing and monitoring

Leadership in Ethics Governance and Compliance

Ethical Leadership and Sustainability
The role of leadership in ethical culture
Leading by example
Sustainability and corporate social responsibility
Creating a legacy of ethical leadership

Cost: 4250 GBP

Duration: 5 Days