Introduction to Audit & Risk Assurance Committees
This course enables newly appointed Audit and Risk Assurance Committee members to acquire knowledge that will enable them to contribute effectively in their new role. It is also helpful for current Audit and Risk Assurance Committee members to keep their understanding of the committee’s functions up to date and relevant.
Who is this for?
This Introduction to Audit & Risk Assurance Committees is designed for Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Members of Parliament and those who need a refresher, together with executive team members who work alongside the Committees such as the Clerks and governance and internal audit staff.
What will you learn...
- An overview of central government financial management and reporting including key terminology
- The role of the audit and risk assurance committee
- The committee's relationship with the Auditor General’s Teams
- Committee membership and skills
- The role of internal audit and the auditor's relationship with the committee
- The committee's relationship with the external auditor
- The proper conduct of public business
- The importance of ensuring an appropriate organisational culture
- The role of the committee in relation to risk management
- An update on current developments in public sector governance which are of direct relevance to committee members
- Examples of best practice for audit and risk assurance committee to Strategy and the Business Case from the UK
- An overview of central government financial management and reporting including key terminology
- The role of the audit and risk assurance committee
- The committee’s relationship with the Auditor General’s Teams
- Committee membership and skills
- The role of internal audit and the auditor’s relationship with the committee
- The role of internal audit and the auditor’s relationship with the committee
- The committee’s relationship with the external auditor
- The proper conduct of public business
- The importance of ensuring an appropriate organisational culture
- The role of the committee in relation to risk management
- An update on current developments in public sector governance which are of direct relevance to committee members
- Examples of best practice for audit and risk assurance committee to Strategy and the Business Case from the UK
