Governance and ComplianceInternal Control Frameworks
Controls are usually inherited as a list of things people do, with no one able to say which risk each addresses or what would happen if it stopped. This course puts that on a proper footing. Delegates work through the components of a recognised control framework and how they connect, control objectives derived from risk rather than from habit, and the difference between preventive, detective and corrective controls. Design effectiveness and operating effectiveness are distinguished, since a well designed control that nobody performs is a finding either way. Testing, evidence and sampling are covered. The course closes on control deficiencies, remediation and on the cost of controlling something twice.
Course objectives
- Describe the components of a recognised control framework and their links
- Derive control objectives from risk rather than from existing practice
- Distinguish preventive, detective and corrective controls
- Separate design effectiveness from operating effectiveness
- Test controls with appropriate evidence and sampling
- Rate and remediate a control deficiency
- Identify duplicated controls and the cost of carrying them
Who should attend
- Internal auditors and controls staff
- Risk and compliance professionals
- Finance managers responsible for control environments
- Process owners accountable for controls
- External auditors and consultants
Course outline
- 01A list of things people do
- 02Framework components and how they connect
- 03Control objectives derived from risk
- 04Preventive, detective and corrective controls
- 05Design against operating effectiveness
- 06Testing, evidence and sampling
- 07Deficiency rating and remediation
- 08Duplicated controls and control cost
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 to 23 September 2026 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 30 September to 2 October 2026 | Windhoek, Namibia | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 14 to 16 October 2026 | Online | Online | R6,500 per delegate | Register Now |
| 16 to 18 November 2026 | Durban, South Africa | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 23 to 25 December 2026 | Maseru, Lesotho | Classroom | R14,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 8 to 10 February 2027 | Accra, Ghana | Classroom | USD 995 per delegate | Register Now |