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Overview Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies. 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.  This course will feed you with all the skills required to have a good Internal Management process it is important to analyse Risk Management to see if the process is working efficiently and measures the effectiveness of controls put in place to alleviate risks. 

Overview In order to determine if capital investment is beneficial to their organisation, Return on Investment Analysis will provide you with the tools and techniques. This course will teach you the basics of Return on Investment analysis such as estimating future revenues, ongoing expenses, and the initial investment. It will also explore more advanced aspects such as risk, changes in net working capital and the calculation of manufacturing overhead. It then assembles these projected expenses and revenues into a financial - the method experts agree is the best for evaluating capital investments. 

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About this Training Course  This 3 full-day training course will introduce participants to the Microsoft Power BI® software solution for extracting, manipulating, visualising and analysing data. This is a very practical, hands-on course that takes participants through a series of exercises which help users understand the Power BI® environment, how to use the key areas of functionality, and how to apply the tools it contains to design and produce analyses of their own data. The first two days focus on learning the key concepts and practising these using clean, simple datasets. The third day provides participants with the opportunity to apply what they've learned to their own data. This makes the course far more relevant and meaningful for them, it allows our facilitator to help them structure their data models, queries and DAX formulas correctly, and it allows our facilitator to help them solve any additional problems that may arise but which were not covered as part of the standard the course. In addition, at the end of the day, each participant walks away with something of real, practical use for their job role. Many previous participants have remarked that they obtained the most value from the course during the third day because otherwise, they wouldn't be able to do what they need to do. This is an introductory course and although it does not assume any prior experience with Power BI®, participants will gain much more from the course if they have at least used Power BI® a little prior to attending. Participants who have taught themselves Power BI® will also benefit from attending as the course will fill-in a number of gaps in their knowledge and will also extend what they know. A general understanding of databases, Excel formulas, and Excel Pivot Tables is useful though not essential. Comprehensive course notes, exercises and completed solutions are included. Microsoft® PowerBI® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Training Objectives Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to: Confidently use the Power BI® solution, including Power BI® Desktop, PowerBI®.com and the Power BI® Gateway Extract data from a variety of data sources and manipulate the data extracted so it is ready for analysis Combine data sources together and gain an introductory understanding of the M language Write formulas using the DAX language for generating custom columns, measures and tables Design reports and dashboards using a wide range of both built-in and custom visuals Publish reports and dashboards to PowerBI®.com Share reports and dashboards with others using PowerBI®.com Customize reports and dashboards so that different user groups automatically see their own personalized views Target Audience This training course is intended for: Financial Analysts Accountants Budgeting and planning specialists Treasury Risk Managers Strategic Planners This is an introductory course and although it does not assume any prior experience with Power BI®, participants will gain much more from the course if they have at least used Power BI® a little prior to attending. Participants who have taught themselves Power BI® will also benefit from attending as the course will fill-in a number of gaps in their knowledge and will also extend what they know. A general understanding of databases, Excel formulas, and Excel Pivot Tables is useful though not essential. Comprehensive course notes, exercises and completed solutions are included. Course Level Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader has a Masters (Applied Finance & Investment), B.Comm (Accounting & Information Systems), CISA, FAIM, F Fin and is a Microsoft Certified Excel Expert. He has over 20 years' experience in financial modelling, forecasting, valuation, model auditing, and management reporting for clients throughout the world. He is skilled in the development and maintenance of analytical tools and financial models for middle-market companies to large corporates, at all levels of complexity, in both domestic and international settings. He has trained delegates from a wide variety of Oil & Gas companies including Chevron, Woodside, BHP Billiton, Petronas, Carigali, Shell, Nippon, Eni, Pertamina, Inpex, and many more. He provides training in financial modelling for companies throughout the Asia, Oceania, Middle East and African regions. Before his current role, he spent 6 years working in the Corporate and IT Consulting divisions of a large, multinational Chartered Accounting firm. He is the author of a number of white papers on financial modelling on subjects such as Financial Modelling Best Practices and Financial Model Auditing. Highlights from his oil and gas experience include: Development of economic models to assist Decision Analysts modelling for a wide range of scenarios for multinational oil & gas assets. Auditing and further development of life of project models for Chevron's Strategic Planning Division analysing their North West Shelf assets. Development of business plan and budgeting models for multinational oil & gas assets. Development of cash flow and taxation models for a variety of oil gas companies. Consulting on Sarbanes Oxley spreadsheet remediation and risk assessment. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The intended audience for this course is information systems security professionals, internal review auditors, and other individuals who have an interest in aspects of information systems audit, controls, and security. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - implement information systems audit services in accordance with information systems audit standards, guidelines, and best practices. - evaluate an organizations structure, policies, accountability, mechanisms, and monitoring practices. - evaluate information systems acquisition, development, and implementation. - evaluate the information systems operations, maintenance, and support of an organization; and evaluate the business continuity and disaster recovery processes used to provide assurance that in the event of a disruption, IT services are maintained. - define the protection policies used to promote the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. In this course, students will evaluate organizational policies, procedures, and processes to ensure that an organizations information systems align with its overall business goals and objectives. 1 - The Process of Auditing Information Systems ISACA Information Systems Auditing Standards and Guidelines Fundamental Business Processes Develop and Implement an Information Systems Audit Strategy Plan an Audit Conduct an Audit The Evidence Life Cycle Communicate Issues, Risks, and Audit Results Support the Implementation of Risk Management and Control Practices 2 - IT Governance and Management Evaluate the Effectiveness of IT Governance Evaluate the IT Organizational Structure and HR Management Evaluate the IT Strategy and Direction Evaluate IT Policies, Standards, and Procedures Evaluate the Effectiveness of Quality Management Systems Evaluate IT Management and Monitoring of Controls IT Resource Investment, Use, and Allocation Practices Evaluate IT Contracting Strategies and Policies Evaluate Risk Management Practices Performance Monitoring and Assurance Practices Evaluate the Organizations Business Continuity Plan 3 - Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation Evaluate the Business Case for Change Evaluate Project Management Frameworks and Governance Practices Development Life Cycle Management Perform Periodic Project Reviews Evaluate Control Mechanisms for Systems Evaluate Development and Testing Processes Evaluate Implementation Readiness Evaluate a System Migration Perform a Post-Implementation System Review 4 - Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Support Perform Periodic System Reviews Evaluate Service Level Management Practices Evaluate Third-Party Management Practices Evaluate Operations and End User Management Practices Evaluate the Maintenance Process Evaluate Data Administration Practices Evaluate the Use of Capacity and Performance Monitoring Methods Evaluate Change, Configuration, and Release Management Practices Evaluate Problem and Incident Management Practices Evaluate the Adequacy of Backup and Restore Provisions 5 - Protection of Information Assets Information Security Design Encryption Basics Evaluate the Functionality of the IT Infrastructure Evaluate Network Infrastructure Security Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Logical Access Controls Risks and Controls of Virtualization Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Data Classification Process Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Physical Access Controls Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Environmental Controls

Overview Financial Accounting and reporting play a very important role within the organization and its stakeholders. This course is designed to analyze the functions of financial reporting in communication and its effects on decision-making processes or managerial decisions. It will highlight the accounting and financial standards-setting process and its implication on the organization globally. Financial accounting and reporting discuss how accountants act as processors and purveyors of information for decision-making and the needs of those who use accounting information. It also looks at the role performed by accountants and notes the need to be aware of relevant regulatory and conceptual frameworks. 

  Delivered in either our Live Online format (4 days) or in our Classroom (5 days), the ISO 37001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Anti-bribery Management System (ABMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. About This Course   During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.   Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master the audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program and audit team.    After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and gain the "Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor' credential. By holding this Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.   Learning objectives   Understand the operation of an Anti-bribery Management System based on ISO 37001 and its principal processes Understand the correlation between ISO 37001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Understand the auditor's role in planning, leading and following-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 Interpret the requirements of ISO 37001 in the context of an ABMS audit Strengthen the personal skills necessary for an auditor to act with due professional care during an audit   Educational approach   Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples Practical exercises include examples and discussions Practice tests are similar to the certification exam Prerequisites   A foundational understanding of ISO 37001 and knowledge of audit principles. What's Included?   Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom only) Course Slide Deck Official Study Guides CPD Certificate The Exam Who Should Attend?   Auditors seeking to perform and lead Anti-bribery Management System (ABMS) certification audits Managers or consultants seeking to master an Anti-bribery Management System audit process Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with ISO 37001 requirements Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Anti-bribery Management System audit Expert advisors in Anti-bribery Management Accreditation Assessment   The exam is delivered in a 12 question essay format, to be completed within 150 minutes and gaining a 70% pass mark. Exam results are provided within 24 hours. Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB.

  ISO 37001 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining an Anti-bribery Management System (ABMS) based on ISO 37001 About This Course   During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the global anti-corruption best practices of Anti-bribery Management Systems and effectively prevent, detect and address bribery before it negatively impacts an organization's reputation and profits.   After mastering all the necessary concepts of Anti-bribery Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and gain "Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer' credential. By holding this Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement ISO 37001 in an organization.   Learning objectives   Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 37001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an ABMS Learn how to interpret the ISO 37001 requirements in the specific context of an organization Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain an ABMS Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing Anti-bribery Management System best practices   Educational approach   This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation of an ABMS Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam Prerequisites   A foundational understanding of ISO 37001 and knowledge of implementation principles.  What's Included?   Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom only) Course Slide Deck Official Study Guides CPD Certificate The Exam Accreditation Assessment     Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 12 question, essay type exam on Day 4 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 150 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success.   Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB. Who Should Attend?   Professionals looking to implement and maintain an Anti-Bribery Management System Compliance officers

  A CMS provides organizations a structured approach to meet all compliance obligations, i.e., requirements that they mandatorily have to comply with such as laws, regulations, court rulings, permits, licenses, as well as those that they voluntarily choose to comply with such as internal policies and procedures, codes of conduct, standards, and agreements with communities or NGOs.  About This Course   The benefits of implementing a compliance management system (CMS) based on ISO 37301 are manifold: helping the organization avoid or mitigate the costs, risks, and damage of noncompliance, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organization, promoting trust and confidence, encouraging good governance practices, due diligence, and ethically sound business dealings, etc.  The ISO 37301 Lead Implementer training course provides the knowledge needed to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve a CMS. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of ISO 37301 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of the compliance management system. The training course enables you to help organizations establish processes needed to adhere to all compliance obligations and establish controls that proactively prevent noncompliance and contribute to the creation of a culture of integrity, transparency, and openness. The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you gain the 'Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer' credential. This credential validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement a CMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 37301. This training course will help you: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a CMS Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 37301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Gain the ability to interpret the requirements of ISO 37301 in the specific context of an organization Develop the necessary knowledge and expertise to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a CMS Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing CMS best practices Assessment     Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 12 question, essay type exam on Day 4 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 150 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success.     Prerequisites   The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, as well as a general understanding of ISO 37301 (or ISO 19600 guidelines) and the MS implementation principles. What's Included?   Certification fees are included in the exam price. Training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be provided. An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course. In case of exam failure, candidates can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date. Who Should Attend?   Managers, consultants, and compliance officers wishing to develop a thorough understanding of ISO 37301 requirements for a compliance management system Managers and consultants seeking a comprehensive CMS implementation framework Compliance officers responsible for practicing due diligence with regard to compliance risks Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining organizational integrity by supporting ethical behaviour Managers and members of governance, risk management, and compliance teams Individuals aspiring to become compliance officers or compliance management consultant Accreditation Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB