Pideya Learning Academy

Strengthening Internal Controls through Risk-Oriented Auditing and Evaluation

Upcoming Schedules

  • Schedule

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
13 Jan - 17 Jan 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
17 Feb - 21 Feb 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
12 May - 16 May 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
30 Jun - 04 Jul 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
08 Sep - 12 Sep 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
17 Nov - 21 Nov 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
22 Dec - 26 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750

Course Overview

In today’s dynamic and compliance-driven business environment, strengthening internal control systems has become a strategic priority for organizations aiming to safeguard assets, ensure operational continuity, and uphold stakeholder trust. As governance frameworks evolve and business risks grow more complex, professionals must develop the competencies needed to design, monitor, and evaluate internal controls through a risk-focused lens. The “Strengthening Internal Controls through Risk-Oriented Auditing and Evaluation” training by Pideya Learning Academy provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and modern methodologies to reinforce internal control environments and drive performance accountability across organizational levels.
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) 2024 Report to the Nations, organizations lose an estimated 5% of their annual revenues to fraud, with 42% of these cases involving internal control weaknesses as the enabling factor. This data illustrates the tangible financial and reputational consequences of ineffective control systems. As organizations are increasingly held accountable by regulators, boards, and stakeholders, adopting a structured, risk-oriented approach to internal auditing has become an essential capability for finance professionals, auditors, risk managers, and compliance officers.
This carefully structured course by Pideya Learning Academy covers the full spectrum of internal control activities—from framework design and regulatory alignment to performance evaluation and strategic audit integration. It emphasizes data-supported decision-making, stakeholder coordination, and the long-term value of embedding risk awareness into internal governance structures.
Participants of this program will benefit from a deeply engaging and professionally enriching learning experience, which includes:
In-depth understanding of internal control frameworks and their application in risk mitigation across business functions
Structured guidance on monitoring, evaluating, and reporting internal control effectiveness
Alignment of internal controls with global compliance requirements and governance standards
Integration of internal audit insights into external audit planning and enterprise risk management
Use of data-driven techniques for risk identification, prioritization, and audit resource allocation
Insight into stakeholder roles and responsibilities in enhancing internal control and governance culture
Contextual learning through real-world scenarios and industry-relevant discussion-based exercises
These highlights are strategically interwoven into the course content to ensure a highly relatable and operationally applicable understanding of internal control systems. By combining technical rigor with a holistic view of internal governance, this course prepares participants to manage emerging risks and ensure audit readiness at all times.
Delivered by expert facilitators through Pideya Learning Academy’s immersive training environment, the “Strengthening Internal Controls through Risk-Oriented Auditing and Evaluation” program fosters leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities essential for today’s risk and audit professionals. The course not only helps improve internal audit effectiveness but also contributes to enterprise-wide resilience by reinforcing control systems that can adapt to dynamic risk landscapes.
By the end of the training, participants will be equipped to assess internal controls more strategically, plan audits more effectively, and recommend meaningful improvements that align with organizational goals and compliance mandates. This program is ideal for professionals looking to advance their understanding of internal controls while elevating their role in enterprise risk governance and audit leadership.

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, the participants will learn:
How to define, classify, and implement internal control systems across business functions.
To evaluate the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in internal control processes.
Techniques for ongoing monitoring and performance measurement of control activities.
Methods to identify, assess, and prioritize risks affecting control effectiveness.
Strategies to integrate internal control findings into risk-based external audit planning.
Approaches to optimize audit efficiency while ensuring compliance with global standards.
Tools for documenting, reporting, and presenting internal control evaluations effectively.

Personal Benefits

Participants will gain:
Enhanced auditing competencies and a deeper understanding of risk-based approaches.
Improved analytical capabilities to evaluate and interpret control gaps.
Greater confidence in contributing to strategic compliance initiatives.
Recognized proficiency in internal control monitoring and audit support functions.
Skills to advance into roles involving compliance, governance, and financial leadership.

Organisational Benefits

Organizations that enroll staff in this course will benefit through:
Strengthened internal control architecture leading to improved operational reliability.
Better preparedness for audits and regulatory inspections.
Reduced exposure to financial fraud and non-compliance penalties.
More effective alignment between risk management, finance, and governance functions.
Informed decision-making based on reliable control evaluations and audit insights.

Who Should Attend

This Pideya Learning Academy training is highly relevant to:
Internal and external auditors seeking to advance their skills in control assessment.
Finance and accounting professionals responsible for governance and compliance.
Risk managers and control officers involved in risk oversight and mitigation.
Compliance officers and regulatory affairs staff.
Corporate governance advisors and internal review committee members.
Professionals preparing for leadership roles in audit or finance.

Course Outline

Module 1: Strategic Roles in Internal Control Frameworks
Fundamentals of internal control systems Corporate governance structures and influence Responsibilities of equity stakeholders Executive management accountability Functions of governing boards in control oversight Internal audit committee governance External auditor compliance verification Operational personnel involvement in controls
Module 2: Control Environment and Governance Objectives
Defining limitations in internal control systems Primary and secondary objectives of control systems Classification of internal control activities Understanding control precision and assurance levels Integration of anti-fraud mechanisms within controls Establishing ethical control environments
Module 3: Monitoring Mechanisms and Evaluation Tools
Conducting walkthrough procedures for control validation Leveraging internal control assessments for process optimization Concepts in continuous controls monitoring (CCM) Adoption and customization of industry best practices Key performance indicators (KPIs) for internal controls Documentation standards for monitoring outcomes
Module 4: External Audit Interface and Control Reliance
Creating and interpreting risk analysis summaries Techniques for assessing control-related risks Fraud risk evaluation methodologies Blueprinting and validating control activities Drafting and maintaining system control documentation Evaluating controls over areas of significant risk exposure
Module 5: Enterprise Risk Integration with Audit Planning
Principles of risk-based auditing (RBA) frameworks Setting audit engagement goals aligned with risk profiles Structuring risk-based audit programs and procedures Developing audit planning matrices based on risk criteria Alignment of risk management protocols with control structures Strategic audit scoping based on enterprise risk assessments
Module 6: Advanced Internal Control Design and Automation
Automation of control procedures using governance technology Role of enterprise systems in control consistency Integration of data analytics in internal control reviews Configuration of automated alerts and thresholds Cyber risk considerations within internal controls Control resilience and system recovery protocols
Module 7: Regulatory Compliance and Control Auditing
Overview of international compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO) Mapping controls to legal and regulatory mandates Regulatory audit trail requirements Internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) Managing compliance gaps through control enhancements Cross-border control audit coordination
Module 8: Fraud Risk Controls and Investigation Readiness
Identification and typology of internal fraud risks Preventive and detective fraud control mechanisms Red flags and fraud indicators in internal environments Internal control audits in fraud-prone processes Collaboration between internal auditors and forensic teams Designing escalation protocols for fraud discovery

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