Internal Controls and Audit Practices Training Course

Introduction

Strong internal controls and effective audit practices are essential for ensuring organizational transparency, financial accountability, and operational efficiency. This training course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate internal control systems while strengthening audit frameworks to mitigate risks. By focusing on both preventive and detective controls, the course ensures participants gain practical expertise in protecting assets, ensuring compliance, and supporting decision-making.

The program also highlights modern auditing practices, regulatory compliance requirements, and the integration of technology into audit and control systems. Participants will explore how to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and implement corrective actions that improve governance and safeguard institutional integrity. This comprehensive approach provides a strong foundation for professionals tasked with oversight, accountability, and ethical operations.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

  • Internal auditors and compliance officers
  • Risk management professionals
  • Finance and accounting staff
  • Managers and supervisors in financial institutions
  • Governance and oversight professionals

10 Objectives

  1. Understand the principles of internal control and auditing
  2. Identify risks and design effective control mechanisms
  3. Apply international internal control frameworks
  4. Conduct internal audits with best practices
  5. Evaluate compliance with laws and regulations
  6. Strengthen fraud prevention and detection systems
  7. Use audit tools and technologies for efficiency
  8. Assess internal control effectiveness through case studies
  9. Report audit findings clearly and effectively
  10. Develop strategies for continuous improvement of internal controls

15 Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Internal Controls

  • Definition and importance of internal controls
  • Objectives of control systems
  • Preventive, detective, and corrective controls
  • Control environment and ethical culture
  • Limitations of internal controls

Module 2: Risk Identification and Assessment

  • Understanding organizational risks
  • Risk assessment methodologies
  • Linking risks to controls
  • Developing risk control matrices
  • Case examples of risk assessment

Module 3: Internal Control Frameworks

  • COSO framework overview
  • COBIT for IT controls
  • ISO standards in governance
  • Adapting frameworks to institutions
  • Practical applications in financial settings

Module 4: Components of an Effective Control System

  • Control environment
  • Risk assessment and response
  • Control activities
  • Information and communication
  • Monitoring activities

Module 5: Types of Internal Controls

  • Financial controls
  • Operational controls
  • Compliance controls
  • IT and cybersecurity controls
  • Strategic controls

Module 6: Internal Audit Fundamentals

  • Definition and role of internal audit
  • Types of audits (financial, operational, compliance)
  • Audit principles and ethics
  • Independence and objectivity
  • Audit planning basics

Module 7: Audit Process and Methodologies

  • Audit planning and scoping
  • Evidence collection techniques
  • Testing internal controls
  • Audit documentation standards
  • Audit conclusion and reporting

Module 8: Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

  • Legal and regulatory frameworks
  • Compliance monitoring tools
  • Corporate governance requirements
  • Reporting to regulators
  • Global best practices in compliance

Module 9: Fraud Prevention and Detection

  • Types of fraud in organizations
  • Red flags and early warning signs
  • Fraud risk assessment techniques
  • Anti-fraud control measures
  • Investigating suspected fraud

Module 10: Technology in Internal Controls and Audit

  • Role of IT in auditing
  • Data analytics in audits
  • Continuous monitoring tools
  • Computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs)
  • Cybersecurity risk auditing

Module 11: Evaluating Control Effectiveness

  • Control testing techniques
  • Sampling methods in audits
  • Control deficiency analysis
  • Assessing cost-benefit of controls
  • Corrective action recommendations

Module 12: Reporting Audit Findings

  • Writing clear and concise reports
  • Structuring audit observations
  • Communicating risks to management
  • Recommendations for improvements
  • Reporting to boards and stakeholders

Module 13: Governance and Oversight Role

  • Board responsibilities in controls
  • Management accountability
  • Oversight committees’ functions
  • Linking governance to internal controls
  • Case studies in governance failures

Module 14: Continuous Improvement in Controls and Audits

  • Monitoring and follow-up on audit recommendations
  • Benchmarking against best practices
  • Using feedback for improvement
  • Enhancing auditor skills
  • Building a culture of accountability

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

 

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