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ACBPAudit Committee Best Practices
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Course Overview
The role of the Audit Committee as always been challenging but fruitful for a sound organization governance. Nevertheless, risks and expectations are increasing, leaving the Committee with more responsibilities and challenges.
To assist Audit Committee members in achieving their obligations, best practices are evolving to support them in:
→ Understanding the organization strategy to focus on key risks.
→ Setting a value-added calendar to avoid “audit gaps” and support reporting.
→ Understanding and supporting the internal audit and other assurance functions.
→ Managing ethics and fraud related issues.
During this engaging course, the participants will be able to discuss best practices and leave with comprehensive tools and approaches to apply in their organization.
To assist Audit Committee members in achieving their obligations, best practices are evolving to support them in:
→ Understanding the organization strategy to focus on key risks.
→ Setting a value-added calendar to avoid “audit gaps” and support reporting.
→ Understanding and supporting the internal audit and other assurance functions.
→ Managing ethics and fraud related issues.
During this engaging course, the participants will be able to discuss best practices and leave with comprehensive tools and approaches to apply in their organization.
Key Takeaways
1
Understand Audit Committee core responsibilities and Board expectations.
2
Review best practices and insure flawless implementation.
3
Discuss different approaches based on the organization maturity.
4
Use a comprehensive toolkit to improve Audit Committee performance.
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Course Outline
Day 1: Audit Committee Best Practices
Audit Committee Core Responsibilities
•Evolution of the audit committee and it risks
•Charter and key responsibilities
•Committee composition and proficiency
•Meetings and working agendas
•Annual self-assessment
Financial Reporting and Disclosures
•Reviewing quarterly and annual results (blind spots)
•Management assessment of internal controls over financial reporting
•Budget, forecasts, and other performance assessment
Risk Management and Internal Control
•Reviewing quarterly and annual results (blind spots)
•Management assessment of internal controls over financial reporting
•Budget, forecasts, and other performance assessment
Oversight of the Internal Audit Function
•Appointing the Chief Audit Executive with the right approach
•Planning for priorities
•Reviewing results and issues with management
•Mastering the three lines of defense model
•Supporting role for the Audit Committee
Oversight of External Auditors
•Selecting process and practices
•Materiality setting
•Reviewing results and issues with management
Fraud and Ethics
•Fiduciary responsibilities
•Setting the tone at the top practices
•Whistleblower
Reporting to the Board
•Responsibilities, disclosure, and communication
Who Should Attend?
This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for
This training course is appropriate for senior auditors, audit executives and audit committee members seeking professional development to learn, enhance or implement best practices in their organization.
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- Review:ACBP Audit Committee Best PracticesDating back to 2014, Mobily’s “LEORON” experience has grown from a single collaboration to a long-term partnership. We consider ‘’LEORON” Institute as a strategic partner, whose contribution has been nothing but premium in equipping our staff with field-based knowledge and information. Past three years have resulted with an expanded collaboration with superior customer service and support. Best Regards,Turki S. AlsahaanDir L&D, Talent Management at Mobily, Etihad Etisalat Company
- Review:ACBP Audit Committee Best PracticesSince the partnership was signed between BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training and LEORON in 2017, we have been working together to offer the Saudi market a complete portfolio of training solutions benefiting from the wide and extensive experience of both parties. Recognizing the great success of this partnership, we are looking for further collaborations in the future that will position both companies as one of the leading training providers in Saudi Arabia. We thank the LEORON team for their full cooperation and continuing support, and look forward to further success together in the years to come.Emad AlrajihVP, Business Winning at BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training
- Review:ACBP Audit Committee Best PracticesWe have been working with LEORON for the past two years and will be working with them again this upcoming year. The programs they delivered were fruitful and exciting and our organization has received positive feedback from the participants. What our organization aims to do is to provide at no cost training for all the private sector employees so that they may benefit from our offered programs in Innovation and Professional development. Leoron has helped us achieve this goal. We look forward to continuing this service and wish them the best of luck. Regards,Nasser M. Al-SubaieSr. Program Officer, Enterprise Learning & Human Development at Kuwait Foundation for the Advancemen
- Review:ACBP Audit Committee Best PracticesIn recognition of their dedication and contribution supporting IKEA Saudi Arabia in arranging training programs during 2017 & 2018, looking forward for more development and exciting effort this year. On behalf of IKEA Saudi Arabia, THANK YOU!Dalal KutbiCountry Learning & Development Manager at IKEA Saudi Arabia
