Quorum Training Ltd.
London, United Kingdom
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Statistical Sampling for Auditors

Auditors¡¯ findings and recommendations are often challenged by management on the grounds that sampling activity is unrepresentative and that opinions reached are inconclusive in terms of significance. In order to overcome this deficiency, auditors are increasingly turning to modern methods of statistical sampling which have been greatly improved as a result of computer technology. This course p......
 

With the advent of systems based auditing and the increasing popularity of operational auditing, auditors have constant need to depict procedures, processes and controls in an easily understood mode. The Rutteman Method of flowcharting is now acknowledged as one of the best methods for auditors, be they specialists or generalists. It provides simplicity with clarity and adapts well to computer ......
 

One of the most important aspects of the work of the internal auditor is concerned with the information gathering techniques of fact finding, interviewing and note taking. Success as an internal auditor places a high premium on the ability to obtain accurate and relevant information from staff at all levels in the organisation and then to be able to record the complexities of the system. This c......
 

Internal audit has become an essential feature in most organisations and the scope of its work has grown to encompass a spectrum ranging from probity and finance to compliance, assurance and consulting. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the role, purpose and practice of internal audit and is designed for those entering internal audit for the first time or who require a formal......
 

Computer security encompasses confidentiality, integrity and availability. The international standard ISO 27001 is specifically targeted at these areas. Good IT governance requires that the IT function can show that its security is well controlled. Taken together, these three areas have significant overlaps and synergies that are best dealt with together to enable delegates to view IT securi......
 

The growth in the use of computers has made organisations (and countries) vulnerable to cybercrime ranging from fraud perpetration and concealment through to blackmail and cyber terrorism. The basic approach is the same. To exploit vulnerabilities in the computer environment ¨C invisibility, speed, remoteness and concealment. The growth in cybercrime has led to the need for a new branch of cr......
 

This course covers the steps involved in investigating a fraud from the initial suspicion through to eventual prosecution. It details the various threats, both internal and external, which can damage the credibility of the investigation and the personnel involved in conducting it. The need for sound investigative techniques coupled with exemplary documentation is discussed, together with the us......
 

Single, isolated business or service disruptions as well as large-scale, community-wide disasters have shown that a well designed and tested enterprise-wide recovery and continuity plan is essential for business survival. Ensuring that an organisation’s assets, operations, commitments and relationships are protected is a critical element of staying in business. The frequency and severity w......
 

There is an increased focus on business ethics in both public and private sectors at the start of the 21st century. The Enron scandal (and others around the same time) demonstrated shortfalls in behaviour of executives and staff when compared with the company¡¯s own value statements. Similar shortfalls can be seen in the action of third party advisers. This course looks at ethical fun......
 

Many of the new assurance developments in corporate governance bear down upon audit committees. A token, box-ticking, approach is definitely not enough. Today there is a keener appreciation that the board must be in overall control. Published financial statements are generally the statements of the members of the board ¨C just at a time when accounting standards are more complex and the press......
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES To provide an opportunity to catch up on latest developments To provide an overview of regulatory requirements and practical implementation To set out good practice corporate governance and risk management for housing associations including those in group structures WHO SHOULD ATTEND This course will be of interest to voluntary board members of housing associations, a......
 

This course sets out to cut a swathe through the huge corporate governance jungle, so that participants can consider in some dpeth the essentials and update with the latest developments. COURSE OBJECTIVES To explain the responsibilities of the board and others for direction and control and the inter-relationships between these To cover latest developments in corporate governance To prov......
 

This course is designed for those from any sector who are relatively new to governance issues. Although the course assumes no prior knowledge, it sets out to ensure that those who complete the course will be confident to discuss corporate governance matters with their colleagues and clients, based on a sound grounding both in fundamental principles and in some of the key contemporary practices......
 

Hedge Funds have seen rapid expansion within the investment management industry. Although commonly regarded as high risk investments, the market has come of age, with many traditional funds investing in the sector. This one-day programme is designed for those working in the financial services industry requiring a working understanding of hedge funds, and their inherent risks and rewards. No pr......
 

This one day course is designed for those who are new to the investment or fund management industry. We will look at the investment spectrum and the range of investment funds and products. Attention is paid to portfolio objectives, construction, performance measurement and the management of risk. No prior knowledge is necessary, but it is assumed that delegates have a working knowledge of basic......
 

This is a one-day programme for those wishing to look at the various alternatives when raising finance on the global capital markets. We will look at equity markets, how a stock exchange works and running through a typical IPO procedure. Fixed income alternatives are explored, with the various bond market products available, including basic securitisation. We look how investments banks can h......
 

There is much more to this 2002 Act than Section 404 assessment and reporting on internal financial control. Altogether there are some 100 sections to the Act, many having profound impact on corporate practice across the world. This course explains the Act and its requirements and covers practical means of ensuring compliance and benefiting from compliance. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Fina......
 

A two day more in-depth course for everyone needing to know more about derivatives, giving a step-by-step guide to the products, applications and risks. We introduce participants to credit derivatives ¨C one of the fastest growing instruments in the market and focus on how the market is structured, the participants and look at new market developments such as Sarbanes-Oxley, IAS 39, Straight Thr......
 

This course is designed for those who require a more in-depth knowledge of options. It will focus on the uses and applications of a range of option products and explain the various option sensitivities. It will be equally useful for bankers who make the products available and any organisation who uses these products to hedge risks. Programme INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTIONS MARKET Mar......
 

This course is designed for those who require a more in-depth knowledge of swaps. It will focus on the uses and applications of a range of swap products and explain how to use the information which is freely available in the market ¨C via pricing screens. It will be equally useful for bankers who make the products available and corporates who use the products to hedge their risks. It will also......
 

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