Auditing Corporate Governance Training

The programme

Programme overview

Boards invest heavily in corporate governance, but few internal audit functions actually put that governance to the test. Policies get written, committees get formed, and frameworks get adopted — and then rarely get independently checked to see whether any of it is actually working.

This five-day course exists to close that gap. You’ll learn how to audit governance itself: assessing board and committee effectiveness, testing “Tone at the Top” against what’s actually happening in the organisation, and applying the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) guidance across every dimension of governance, including the newest one — how organisations govern their own use of AI. By the end, you’ll be equipped to give your board and audit committee genuine assurance on governance maturity, not just confirmation that the paperwork exists.

Key Highlights

• Practical techniques for assessing governance maturity
• Applying IIA guidance and audit standards
• Auditing IT governance and AI governance
• Approaches to ESG, CSR, and reputation management
• Evaluating “Tone at the Top” and wider risk

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

This Auditing Corporate Governance Training course is designed for:

• Lead Auditors and Senior Auditors
• Audit Managers and Aspiring Audit Leaders
• Internal Assurance Providers Seeking Deeper Governance Insight
• Managers Evaluating Governance or Compliance Frameworks
• Anyone Broadening Their Understanding of Governance Maturity and Best Practice

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

• Articulate core corporate governance requirements
• Plan a comprehensive governance audit
• Assess the effectiveness of governance structures
• Audit specific activities, including technology, AI governance, and regulatory compliance
• Evaluate emerging risks in ESG and sustainability
• Report governance maturity to senior management and the board

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

• Foundations and key components of governance
• Techniques for governance assessment
• Analysing governance controls
• Fraud risk and control strategies
• IIA guidance and audit standards
• Scoping an audit for board effectiveness
• Evaluating risk management and risk appetite
• Auditing the risk management process
• Auditing the audit committee's effectiveness
• Assessing reputation and stakeholder confidence
• CSR and ESG frameworks
• Sustainability and environment-focused audits
• Auditing IT governance using IIA global technology audit guides
• Auditing AI governance using the IIA's AI Auditing Framework
• Assessing an organisation's AI strategy and AI governance maturity
• The role of internal audit in AI governance under the Three Lines Model
• Auditing joint ventures, partnerships, and business continuity planning
• Evaluating key controls over technology and management information
• Communicating findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Continuous improvement of governance audit practice

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

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Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.