Introduction
Effective governance and compliance are fundamental to the integrity and success of any organization. Audit committees play a pivotal role in overseeing these aspects, ensuring that financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management processes are robust and aligned with regulatory requirements. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. Participants will gain skills in handling complex governance issues, enforcing compliance standards, and contributing to accountability and transparency. complex governance issues, enforcing compliance standards, and contributing to accountability and transparency.
Course Outline
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
- Module 5
- Course Objectives
- Target Audience
Audit Committee Governance
- Role and importance of audit committees in corporate governance
- Legal and regulatory frameworks governing audit committees
- Key responsibilities and duties of audit committee members
- Ethical standards and fiduciary duties
- Structure and composition of effective audit committees.
Oversight of Financial Reporting
- Principles of high-quality financial reporting.
- Responsibilities in overseeing financial statement.
- Accounting policies, estimates, and judgments.
- Evaluating the impact of new accounting standards.
- Financial reporting challenges and audit committee responses.
Internal Controls and Risk Management
- Internal controls in financial reporting and operational integrity.
- Components and evaluation of effective internal control systems.
- Audit committee’s role in internal and external audits.
- Identifying and managing financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Best practices in risk oversight and mitigation strategies.
Enhancing Audit Committee Effectiveness
- Strategies for effective audit committee.
- Relationships with management, internal and external auditors
- Leveraging audit committee charters and annual work plans
- Assessing audit committee performance.
- Fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.
Compliance Monitoring and Regulatory Updates
- Overview of regulations impacting audit committees
- Role in monitoring compliance with laws and regulations
- Responding to regulatory changes and enforcement actions
- Overseeing whistleblower and fraud detection programs
- Engaging with stakeholders on compliance and disclosures.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key roles and responsibilities of audit committees in governance and compliance.
- Gain insights into regulatory frameworks and legal obligations relevant to audit committees.
- Explore best practices for overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management.
- Develop strategies for enhancing audit committee effectiveness and organizational accountability.
- Learn how to collaborate effectively with management, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
- Acquire practical skills in monitoring compliance and responding to regulatory changes.
This course is ideal for:
- Audit committee members.
- Board members & directors.
- Chief financial officers (CFO).
- Chief compliance officers (CCO).
- Internal & external auditors.
- Risk & compliance officers.
- Chief executive officers (CEO).
- Investors & stakeholders.
- Non-profit & NGO leaders.
- Public sector officials.
Course Schedule & Fees
- Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore
- Amsterdam
- Online
- Course Fees
This course will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the following dates:
| 05/05/2025 | 19/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 16/06/2025 |
| 30/06/2025 | 14/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 | 11/08/2025 |
| 25/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 |
| 27/10/2025 | 10/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 |
| 22/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 | 19/01/2026 | 02/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Singapore on the following dates:
| 26/05/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 |
| 18/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| 10/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 | 12/01/2026 |
| 02/02/2026 | 23/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Amsterdam on the following dates:
| 12/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | 14/07/2025 |
| 04/08/2025 | 25/08/2025 | 15/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 |
| 27/10/2025 | 17/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 29/12/2025 |
| 19/01/2026 | 19/01/2026 |
This course will take place Online the following dates:
| 13/05/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 05/08/2025 |
| 02/09/2025 | 30/09/2025 | 28/10/2025 | 25/11/2025 |
| 23/12/2025 | 20/01/2026 | 17/02/2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Singapore | Amsterdam | Online |
| USD$ 3,580 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 1,920 |
