Dates: 23rd and 30th November 2017
Time: 17:00 till 20:30
Trainer: James Grech
ECTS credits: 1

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:

• Describe professional theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of Governance, Risk and Compliance,
• Including the relationship with Internal Auditing.
• Identify past, present and expected developments within the field of GRC and Internal Auditing
• Describe the OCEG-model.
• Identify and distinguish between the key roles and responsibilities of a risk manager, compliance manager and internal auditor.

Dates: 7th and 14th December 2017
Time: 17:00 till 20:30
Trainer: James Grech (1st Session), Dominic Fisher (2nd Session)
ECTS credits: 1

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:

• List the core features of the COSO framework.
• Describe the evolution of the COSO framework.
• Identify and list the key recent changes in the COSO framework.
• Describe the main contents of the IPPF framework
• Distinguish between the different categories of the IPPF Framework – Definition of Internal Auditing, Code of ethics and Standards
• Identify situations where the COSO framework is relevant and can be applied.
• Design projects using the COSO framework.
• Integrate the contents of the IPPF framework into an Internal audit Charter
• Explain the COSO framework to a variety of audiences.
• The contents of the IPPF framework to his colleagues and other audiences such as Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
• Compare the COSO framework with alternative tools and techniques.
• Prioritise actions based on the contents of the IPPF framework.

Dates: 11th and 18th January 2018
Time: 17:00 till 20:30
Trainer: Dominic Fisher
ECTS credits: 1

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:

• Identify, recall and list the attributes of quality communications as described in IIA standard 2420-1
• Identify the components and features of a quality internal audit report.
• List common shortcomings in internal audit reports.
• Prepare an internal audit report based on a given situation.
• Plan their internal audit work in a way which supports effective reporting.
• Present internal audit findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Discuss or describe report findings in a manner which is tailored to the various stakeholders of Internal Audit.
• Critically examine internal audit reports.
• Use internal audit reports to start discussions and prompt action.

Dates: 25th January and 1st February 2018
Time: 17:00 till 20:30
Trainer: Daniel Gambin
ECTS credits: 1

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:

• Define the phenomenon and seriousness of cybercrime.
• Describe the different and evolving forms of cybercrime.
• Prioritise and categorise the different forms of cymbercrime activities (according to regularity, most damaging, etc…)
• Describe the evolving internal controls and risk management techniques aimed at defending the organisation from cyber crime attacks.
• Get a very good understanding of mitigations to risks associated to Cybercrime and the online environment.
• Describe the main contents and requirements stemming from the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism legislation and regulations and their importance in the context of cybercrime.

Dates: 8th February 2017
Time: 17:00 till 20:30
Trainer: James Grech

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:

• Know how to build the right relationships with auditees
• Appreciate the importance of how to clearly convey thoughts
• Describe techniques of how to see and break “social barriers” to get better audit results
• Learner will become familiar with actions, which obstruct auditing or avoid audit findings
• Observe “norming” / “calibration” (peoples mannerisms and reactions)
• Understand the importance of listening

James Grech graduated with a Bachelor of Business and Commerce Degree in 2001 and later on obtained the Accountancy (Honours) degree from the University of Malta in 2003. James is Certified Public Accountant and holds a Practising Certificate in Auditing issued by the Ministry of Finance in Malta. He is also qualified as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and member of ISACA. James is also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditing (US), and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). The CIA is the only internationally accepted certification designation for internal auditors and is the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competence and professionalism in the internal auditing and Management Consultancy field.

James is a renowned Business Consultant and Management/Business trainer and conference speaker in Malta and is also founder and Managing Director of LEAD Training Services, one of Malta’s largest professional training Institute licensed by the Malta National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE).

An economics graduate, Dominic is a chartered accountant who started his career in external audit with Deloitte Leeds in the UK. Whilst still with Deloitte he branched into internal control and consultancy projects particularly with financial institutions.

Following four years as a freelance consultant specialising in risk management, internal audit and internal controls working for a number of multi-national companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, in 2008 Dominic was appointed to set up and lead the internal audit department for a UK listed company operating in the insurance sector regulated by the FSA.

In 2011 Dominic relocated to Malta where he rejoined Deloitte. As senior manager within the Enterprise Risk Services Department, Dominic specialises in compliance, internal audit and consultancy projects for local and international clients.

Keith is a Cyber-Security specialist, focusing in the fields of Cybercrime, Digital Forensics and Cyber-Terrorism. He has been working on various IT projects, both from an employed perspective as well as on his own private ventures as a consultant. He is currently involved in one of Malta’s first Data Security Companies specialising in Data Security, Cybercrime and Digital Forensics services whereby he is the direct point-of-contact with clients and victims of cyber incidents. Keith has finalised his reading of an MSc in Information Security at the Royal Holloway University (University of London), with the dissertation title as “A pro-active approach towards Cyber-Terrorism:Defining a policy document to assist decision-makers”.

Daniel’s current position at Unibet Group is that of Head of Risk & Fraud. For over 5 years he has been heavily involved in Fraud Prevention, Risk Management and Compliance in a fast growing and constantly changing industry, focusing particularly on training, technical development and process flow. Daniel is a member of the Institute of Risk Management and is currently following a Master’s Degree in Fraud Management, focusing on Money Laundering Awareness and Prevention.