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Audit Training Programme AT THE HEART OFPUBLIC SERVICES2006Audit Training Programme CIPFA Northern Ireland is delighted to launch a new Audit TrainingProgramme for 2006. The programme incorporates five short courses that provide training anddevelopment for audit professionals at all levels. Some of the coursesprovide essential skills for trainee auditors, while others provide aContinuous Professional Development resource for qualified auditors. Thecourses on offer include:1. Introduction to Internal Audit 19 & 20 September 2. Basic Accounting for Auditors 21 & 22 September3. Contract Audit 10 & 11 October4. Value for Money Audit 9 & 10 November5. Communication Skills for Auditors 11 & 12 DecemberThe following courses, which are available through our Autumn 2006public programme, may also be of interest to audit professionals:• Fraud Investigation in the Public Sector• Best Practice in Audit Committees• Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving • Powerful Proofreading SkillsFor further information on any of the courses above, please contact AnnaEgner on 028 9026 6777 or via e-mail at [e-mail], please visit our website at www.cipfa.org.uk/ni1. Introduction to Internal Audit This course provides an introduction to the principlesKey Topic Areas of internal audit and the methods used by internalaudit in the public services. Internal Audit - its Rolesand Responsibilities The course will enable participants to ...

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Audit Training Programme

AT THE HEART OF PUBLIC SERVICES

Audit Training Programme

CIPFA Northern Ireland is delighted to launch a new Audit Training Programme for 2006.

The programme incorporates five short courses that provide training and development for audit professionals at all levels. Some of the courses provide essential skills for trainee auditors, while others provide a Continuous Professional Development resource for qualified auditors. The courses on offer include:

1. Introduction to Internal Audit

2. Basic Accounting for Auditors

3. Contract Audit

4. Value for Money Audit

5. Communication Skills for Auditors

19 & 20 September

21 & 22 September

10 & 11 October

9 & 10 November

11 & 12 December

The following courses, which are available through our Autumn 2006 public programme, may also be of interest to audit professionals:

Fraud Investigation in the Public Sector Best Practice in Audit Committees Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving Powerful Proofreading Skills

For further information on any of the courses above, please contact Anna Egner on 028 9026 6777 or via e-mail at [e-mail] Alternatively, please visit our website at www.cipfa.org.uk/ni

1.

Introduction to Internal Audit

Key Topic Areas

Internal Audit - its Roles and Responsibilities

Relationships with External Audit

Systems and Internal Control

Audit Planning

Systems Based Auditing: The Stages

Evidence Gathering and Evaluation

Audit Interview Skills

Audit Reporting

Course Details

Cost: Venue: Date:

This course provides an introduction to the principles of internal audit and the methods used by internal audit in the public services.

The course will enable participants to:

Appreciate the role and objectives of internal audit

Understand the basic audit concepts of risk, control and materiality

Become aware of the purpose and process of audit planning

Understand the main approaches to performing audits

Who should attend? The course will benefit staff performing internal audit procedures for the first time and those who wish to gain an understanding of the work conducted by the internal audit function. The course will provide a helpful introduction to internal audit trainees who plan to undertake a programme of professional study.

£450 plus VAT per delegate The Mount Conference Centre, Belfast 19 & 20 September 2006

For further details, please contact Anna Egner via e-mail at [e-mail] Alternatively, please call Anna on 028 9026 6777.

2.

Basic Accounting for Auditors

Key Topic Areas

Overview of the Accounting System

Double Entry Bookkeeping

Reconciling the Bank and Control Accounts

Interpreting the Information contained within an External Audit Report

Income and Expenditure Account

Balance Sheet

Interpreting Key Financial Documents

Course Details

Cost: Venue: Date:

This workshop will enable auditors to become more effective in interpreting the financial information they are likely to be presented with during their audit procedures. The course will provide an overview of how accounts are prepared and will look in depth at how to make effective use of key financial information.

By the end of the course, participants will have an increased awareness of:

How the accounting system works

Double entry bookkeeping

The implications of any external audit report attached to the financial statements

The information contained within the income and expenditure account and the balance sheet

How to interpret other key pieces of financial information

Who should attend?

The workshop will benefit all audit staff wishing to build up a better understanding of how financial documentation is prepared and interpreted. The course will provide a helpful introduction to internal audit trainees who plan to undertake a programme of professional study.

£450 plus VAT per delegate The Mount Conference Centre, Belfast 21 & 22 September 2006

For further details, please contact Anna Egner via e-mail at [e-mail] Alternatively, please call Anna on 028 9026 6777.

3.

Contract Audit

Key Topic Areas

Management Structures - Roles and Responsibilities

Contract Documents

Tendering Procedures

Variations

Valuing and Processing of Payments

Completion and Post Contract Review

Corporate Procurement Strategies

Improving Performance

Partnering Agreements

Auditing the PFI Process

Course Details

Cost: Venue: Date:

This course introduces delegates to the concepts and principles involved in contract audit. Throughout the course, the contract audit process will be examined and explained.

The course will enable participants to:

Appreciate the role and responsibilities of management and architects, engineers etc Understand the auditor’s role Interpret contract documentation Evaluate tendering procedures Review the risk involved in variations Identify the risks involved in valuing and processing payments Complete a post contract review Evaluate corporate procurement strategies Make recommendations to improve performance Identify the risks involved in partnering agreements Understand the audit strategy, risks and key controls of the PFI process

Who should attend?

This course will benefit staff working in an audit environment who wish to develop the specialised audit skills required in the audit of contracts and capital projects.

£450 plus VAT per delegate The Mount Conference Centre, Belfast 10 & 11 October 2006

For further details, please contact Anna Egner via e-mail at [e-mail] Alternatively, please call Anna on 028 9026 6777.

4.

Value for Money Audit

Key Topic Areas

Accountability and Value for Money in the Public Sector

Understanding Value for Money

Responsibilities for Achieving Value for Money

Assessing Value for Money

Performance Management and Benchmarking

Overview of Value for Money Audit Process

Study Selection

Study Design

Evidence and Collection Analysis

Course Details

Cost: Venue: Date:

This workshop aims to provide delegates with the knowledge required to complete a value for money study. The course will focus on the methodologies and techniques used to complete such a study.

Participants will gain an understanding of:

The link between accountability and value for money issues

Value for money issues

The audit process for value for money studies

The techniques used in selecting a study

The techniques used in designing a study

Methods used to collect and analyse evidence

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at those auditors wishing to gain a better understanding of the value for money audit process.

£450 plus VAT per delegate The Mount Conference Centre, Belfast 9 & 10 November 2006

For further details, please contact Anna Egner via e-mail at [e-mail] Alternatively, please call Anna on 028 9026 6777.

5.

Communication Skills for Auditors

Key Topic Areas

Interpreting and Displaying Effective Body Language

Interview Techniques

Dealing with Difficult Behaviour

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Course Details

Cost: Venue: Date:

This highly participative workshop is designed to develop the auditor’s practical communication skills. Delegates will receive feedback throughout the workshop to enable them to communicate more effectively during the whole audit process.

By the end of the course, participants should feel more confident about:

Understanding and interpreting body language

Applying body language techniques to maximise their impact in any given situation

Conducting interviews and dealing with difficult individuals on a one to one basis

Utilising negotiation techniques

Presenting their audit findings to a group

Who should attend?

This course will benefit all audit staff, particularly those who feel that they lack confidence in displaying effective interpersonal skills.

£450 plus VAT per delegate The Mount Conference Centre, Belfast 11 & 12 December 2006

For further details, please contact Anna Egner via e-mail at [e-mail] Alternatively, please call Anna on 028 9026 6777.

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy(CIPFA) is the leading provider of high quality training courses and seminars to the public sector in Northern Ireland.

If you require this brochure in any other format or require any further information on the training programme please contact:

Anna Egner Event Co-ordinator CIPFA Northern Ireland 3rd Floor Lesley Exchange 2 22 East Bridge Street Belfast BT1 3NR

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

www.cipfa.org.uk/ni