This training is designed for lawyers and covers key topics to ensure compliance with the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) and other regulations.
In an ever-evolving legal landscape, being a firm outside of the mandatory AML scope doesn't mean being out of the compliance conversation. This course is your guide to proactively managing risks, staying compliant and ensuring your firm's resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to navigate the unique challenges faced by out-of-scope AML law firms. The course will cover: AML regulations Why are some firms (or departments) in or out of scope? MLROs AML basics CDD (ID elements) Responsibility of doing CDD Source of Funds / Source of Wealth Ongoing monitoring Reporting to the MLRO Target Audience The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners of firms outside of the regulated sector. Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).
In January 2024 alone, reports were published about the SRA taking enforcement action against 3 firms and 4 individuals for failure to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The fines issued for these non-compliances total over £570,000 plus costs. The absence of staff training, or requirement to complete additional training, was noted in a number of these cases. As a manager of a law firm, or more crucially an MLRO or MLCO, the ultimate responsibility for the firm's compliance, including with the MLR 2017, lies with you. It is your responsibility to ensure that the firm puts in place, reviews and updates compliant policies, controls and procedures. You must ensure that the firm maintains an up to date practice wide risk assessment. You are required to ensure that your employees are regularly given training on the MLR 2017 and associated risks. If a breach occurs, the SRA will take a wider look at the firm and identify any supervisory deficiencies that may have contributed to failures by fee earners or support staff. It has proven that it will not shy away from holding to account managers, compliance officers and MLRO/MLCOs for failures by their firms to comply with requirements of the MLR 2017. This course will cover the following to assist firms MLROs, MLCOs and Management with fulfilling their AML management responsibilities: How to comply with your obligations and stay compliant FWRA – linked with PCPs Mandatory AML Policies and Procedures - SRA have concerns Training and supervising staff Audits SRA requirements Reporting SARS POCA/TA Fulfilling reporting officer and compliance officer duties Target Audience The online course is suitable for MLROs, MLCOs, firm management and those supporting these roles. Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).
Formation officielle Auditeur Principal (Lead Auditor) BRCGS Food v9 (Norme Mondiale pour la Sécurité des Denrées Alimentaires version 9) en français. Dispensée en ligne (Zoom) en direct par un partenaire de formation agréé BRCGS. Frais d'examen et de certificat inclus dans le prix.
Overview An ineffective audit can mean severe consequences; resulting in process failure, customer dissatisfaction and regulatory noncompliance. Optimize your generic auditing skills with this Internal Auditing training course not aimed at any specific ISO management systems standard or Process. Boost your internal audit capabilities by gaining confidence in planning and performing an effective audit and reporting and taking corrective action where necessary. This course develops the necessary skills to assess and report on the conformance and implementation of processes based on management systems. You'll learn how to initiate an audit, prepare and conduct audit activities, compile and distribute audit reports and complete follow-up activities
Overview Internal auditing is an independent and objective activity to evaluate an organisation's internal operations. You'll learn how to initiate an audit, prepare and conduct audit activities, compile and distribute audit reports and complete follow-up activities. It is very important for the organisation to have a smooth flow of accounting as it plays a very important role in the development of the organisation. Financial Managers or any person who deals with Accounts need to see that the company accounts are very updated and are free from any risks that can become a problem during the time of Auditing. Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Efficiently dealing with senior leaders with confidence Effective Contribution and Strategically Analysing and Auditing towards business success Analysing and Evaluating as an effective internal audit leader How to manage key relationships with the audit committee Practical methods for managing the audit committee and senior management Describing the significance to help maximize the contribution to their organization
Course Information This one day course is designed to provide you with comprehensive guidance and practical help for when designing and implementing audit programmes. Using the guidance of ISO 19011 with reference to PV, GCP, GMP and GLP audit programmes, you will explore audit programme design, operation, review and improvement. The course will work through why audits are important and understanding the drivers behind a good audit programme. It will discuss how to identify and assess the risks in your organisation, linking them with organisational goals, using these risks as a basis for the design of a risk-based audit programme during facilitated practical workshops. Delegates will have the opportunity to consider and discuss common issues and constraints that may shape their audit programmes. By the end of the course you will have: A clear understanding of the role of audit programmes in managing compliance and of the drivers and risks behind audit programmes An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of management and personnel An appreciation of resourcing implications and auditor attributes A good insight into the practicalities and activities required for design of risk based audit programmes A comparison of your circumstances, challenges, common issues and ways to approach managing audit programmes with other delegates on the course. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Louise Handy Director, Handy Consulting Ltd Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 08:50 Registration 09:00 Welcome and Introduction 09:15 Why do we Need to Audit? Exploring risk and regulation, responsibility and performance. 09:45 Discussion - Programmes, Needs, Commonalities Understanding the needs of delegates' own organisation and comparing common themes and threats. 10:00 Establishing an Audit Programme Design, objectives, risk and resources. This session discusses the consideration when designing audit programmes. 10:30 Break 10:45 Risk Management Considerations, guidance and methods for assessing and controlling risk. 11:00 Workshop 1 - Risks, Prioritisation and Control Looking at specific risks, assessing and evaluating to feed into audit programme management. 12:00 Workshop 1 - Feedback 12:30 Lunch 13:30 Putting it into Practice Resources, practicalities and challenges - the realities of auditing, including selection of auditors, ensuring practice will meet expectations and the reasons to note audit results. 13:45 Workshop 2- Designing Audit Programmes Designing audit programmes using output from risk assessment process. Challenges and flexibility. 15:00 Break 15:15 Workshop 2 - Feedback 15:30 Monitoring, Reviewing and Improving Why or when should existing processes change, understanding the implications of change or inaction and exploring how to improve the audit programme. 16:15 Panel Session This final session will address any outstanding issues raised by delegates. 16:30 Close of Course Extra Information Remote Course Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device< Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 7 Points Development Level Develop