Internal Auditing of the Accounting and Finance Function

The Internal Auditing of the Accounting and Finance Function Course will cover the following topics and more:

Audit Approach

• Relevance of key business drivers
• Business cycle and the business model
• Risk-based approach: a model framework
• Key steps and special planning considerations

Audit Reporting

• Structure and presentation-high impact reporting
• Distribution for maximum attention and impact

Review of procurement, contracts and transaction processing

• Matching internal control to contractual requirements
• Qualitative v Quantitative assessment and use of KPIs
• Performance Reporting

Accounting Systems

• Measures taken to reduce or eliminate accounting errors
• Keeping pace with emerging technologies and business models
• Benchmarking to assess quality and efficiency

Fraud

• Prevention measures and anti-fraud strategies
• Detection tools and techniques
• Financial and accounts manipulation
• Data security and safeguarding data

Corporate Finance

• Balance sheet optimization
• Capital planning and allocation
• Due diligence on expansion plans (e.g. mergers & acquisitions)
• Tax planning

Corporate Treasury

• Auditing the treasury fundamentals
• Treasury remit for alignment with overall strategy
• Design of treasury strategy and policies
• Risk implications and performance reporting

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