Please note:
The June 2019 intake is now open.
Accreditation and MQF level
A CPD Award accredited with 4 ECTS credits (MQF Level 6) by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE) in Internal Auditing will be presented to delegates who successfully attend all modules and obtain a minimum pass in the relative assessment.
The Course will be assessed by a 3 hour written examination (applicable to delegates who aspire to obtain the Level 6 CPD Award Qualification).
MIA Accreditation
The course will be accredited by the Malta Institute of Accountants in terms of the Accountancy Board’s CPE Scheme and Accreditation Rules.
Course Duration
This course is made up of 8 evening sessions (17:30 to 20:45) split between the 5th June and 24th July 2019.
Entry requirements
Tertiary Education and a minimum of 2 years working within a business (private or public) organisation
OR
Secondary Level of Education and a minimum of 7 years business work experience ideally within finance and auditing.
Venue
Tower Training Centre
Lower Ground Floor, Tower Business Centre, Tower Street, Swatar, Malta. (view map)
(Free parking available at level minus 5)
Course Outline & Dates
Module 1: GRC and Internal Auditing
Dates: 5th and 12th June 2019
Time: 17:30 to 20:45
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.
Module 2: A Closer look at the IPPF & COSO Frameworks
Dates: 19th and 26th June 2019
Time: 17:30 to 20:45
Trainer: James Grech
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.
Module 3: Cybercrime – What Internal Auditors should know
Dates: 3rd and 10th July 2019
Time: 17:30 to 20:45
Trainer: Joseph Muscat & James Grech
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.
Module 4: Composition and Writing of Internal Audit Reports
Dates: 17th and 24th July 2019
Time: 17:30 to 20:45
Trainer: James Grech
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.
Trainers
James Grech
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).
Joseph Muscat
Information coming soon
Testimonials
- I would fully recommend this course. As a mature student looking to further my education i was concerned i may not be able to keep up, however James Grech was brilliant and each lesson was a joy to attend. He made everything very easy to understand and most importantly logical and clear.
Debra Fowler
Azure Malta (September 2018)
Course Funding Options
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Lead Training Services is licensed by The National Commission for Further and Higher Education as a Further and Higher Education Institution.
(License Number: 2013-FHI-021). 