Auditing Practices for Corporate Governance

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Date	Venue	Duration	Fee (USD)
27 Jan - 31 Jan 2025	Live Online	5 Day	2750
17 Feb - 21 Feb 2025	Live Online	5 Day	2750
07 Apr - 11 Apr 2025	Live Online	5 Day	2750
23 Jun - 27 Jun 2025	Live Online	5 Day	2750
04 Aug - 08 Aug 2025	Live Online	5 Day	2750
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025	Live Online	5 Day	2750
03 Nov - 07 Nov 2025	Live Online	5 Day	2750
15 Dec - 19 Dec 2025	Live Online	5 Day	2750

Course Overview

Course Objectives

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Conduct audits of corporate governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance.
Assess governance risks and evaluate the effectiveness of control mechanisms.
Review business continuity planning to ensure organizational resilience.
Assist Audit Committees in fulfilling their governance oversight responsibilities.
Analyze sustainability, environmental governance, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Audit joint ventures and partnerships to ensure alignment with governance best practices.

Personal Benefits

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Enhanced expertise in auditing corporate governance frameworks and risk management.
Greater career opportunities in audit, compliance, and corporate governance roles.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and global governance best practices.
Increased ability to assess and improve governance structures within an organization.
Confidence in conducting governance audits that drive organizational success.

Organisational Benefits

Who Should Attend

This training course is ideal for professionals responsible for corporate governance and auditing. It is particularly beneficial for:
Lead Auditors and Senior Auditors overseeing governance audits.
Audit Managers seeking to enhance their corporate governance auditing capabilities.
Assurance Professionals responsible for evaluating governance maturity.
Compliance Officers ensuring organizations meet governance regulations.
Board Members and Executives looking to strengthen governance oversight and strategic decision-making.
By enrolling in this course, participants will gain the essential knowledge and skills needed to assess, audit, and improve corporate governance structures, ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term organizational success.

Course Outline

Module 1: Corporate Governance Framework and Compliance

Fundamentals of Corporate Governance Governance Concepts and Principles Key Elements of Effective Corporate Governance Corporate Governance Risk Indicators Emerging Trends in Governance Best Practices Governance Regulatory Requirements Comparative Analysis: International vs. National Governance Standards Financial Reporting and Compliance Considerations Governance Codes and Regulatory Frameworks The Role of COSO in Governance Performance Enhancement Governance Oversight and Accountability Key Governance Stakeholders and Their Roles Board of Directors’ Oversight Responsibilities Audit Committees and Their Functionality Role of Regulators, Customers, and Suppliers in Governance

Module 2: Governance Audit and Risk Assessment

Scoping and Structuring a Governance Audit Developing a Governance Audit Strategy Evaluating Governance Structures and Reporting Lines Assessing Leadership and Corporate Culture Identifying Governance Gaps and Improvement Areas Risk Management in Corporate Governance Strategic Risk Assessment Frameworks Application of ISO 31000 in Risk-Based Governance Audits Evaluating Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance Levels Risk Management Controls and Performance Metrics Board Governance Risk Analysis Critical Risks Associated with Board Decision-Making Risk Oversight Mechanisms for Corporate Boards Governance Audit Techniques for Board-Level Risk Assessment Case Study: Governance Failures and Risk Mitigation Strategies

Module 3: Audit Committees, Reputation Management, and Corporate Ethics

The Role of Audit Committees in Corporate Governance Audit Committee Structure and Independence Internal and External Audit Coordination Assessing the Effectiveness of Audit Committees Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Trust Identifying and Managing Reputational Risks Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Ethical Governance Regulatory Compliance for Reputation Risk Management Case Study: Corporate Reputation Crisis Management Ethics and Governance Establishing Ethical Governance Standards Evaluating Business Integrity and Ethical Conduct Whistleblower Protection and Internal Reporting Mechanisms Conducting Corporate Ethics Audits

Module 4: IT Governance, Cybersecurity, and Business Continuity

IT Governance and Regulatory Compliance IT Governance Frameworks: COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST Standards Cybersecurity Risk Management in Governance Audits Data Governance and Integrity Auditing IT Risk-Based Audit Strategies Business Continuity and Crisis Management Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Risk Assessment Disaster Recovery and Operational Resilience Strategies Crisis Communication and Incident Response Audits Case Study: Managing Business Disruptions Effectively Technology Governance and Emerging Risks Role of AI, Blockchain, and Cloud Computing in Governance Digital Transformation and IT Compliance Risks Managing IT Outsourcing and Third-Party Risks Continuous Monitoring and Audit Automation

Module 5: Strategic Governance, Performance Optimization, and Compliance

Strategic Governance and Performance Measurement Aligning Corporate Strategy with Governance Goals KPI Development for Governance and Risk Monitoring Performance-Based Incentives and Leadership Accountability Regulatory Compliance and Risk-Based Audit Planning Key Compliance Challenges and Solutions in Governance Aligning Audit Programs with Regulatory Standards Implementation of Risk-Based Audit Methodologies Continuous Improvement in Governance Practices Future Trends in Governance and Internal Auditing The Role of AI and Data Analytics in Governance Audits Integrated Reporting and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Compliance Evolving Governance Expectations in a Digital Economy Case Study: Future-Proofing Governance Strategies

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