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INTERNAL AUDIT IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT: PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND VALUE ADDITION

Event

Title:
INTERNAL AUDIT IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT: PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND VALUE ADDITION
When:
Wed, 27. June 2018 - Fri, 29. June 2018
Where:
Kenya School of Monetary Studies - Nairobi,
Category:
General

Description

As County Governments come under increasing pressures to reduce costs and improve accountability and performance, effective risk management and coordination with a strong internal audit function are critical to their success and survival. This workshop offers an overview of the elements of a successful integrated risk management approach by reviewing best practices in County Government risk management and Internal Audit, from the adoption of enterprise risk management to the implementation of standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in the day-to-day operation of the internal audit. Topics covered include approaches to enterprise risk management used by the County Governments, the IIA standards to be implemented as best practice; managing the internal audit function, risk assessment and evaluation of internal controls design and testing their operating effectiveness. We will also cover in overview the documentation process for conducting Internal Audit assignments, elements to be included in the working papers and how findings are reflected in the audit report. The course also examines how to structure and Internal Audit Department and the various skills needed with changes in the County Government environment.

The Workshop will answer questions such as:
•    What is the relevance of the audit model in its current state?
•    What are the benefits of a coordinated, systematic approach to risk management?
•    What is enterprise risk management and is it appropriate to my public sector organisation?
•    How does the internal audit department add values to the County Government?
•    Why do some internal audit departments fail to deliver effective assurance?
•    How is internal audit effectiveness measured – objectively and subjectively?
•    What are the key standards for internal audit?
•    How can the County Government leverage on technology as a key driver for internal audit.
•    What are the ways that County Government audits can provide more value to government and the citizens
•    How do we address the challenges in demonstrating the trust and independence of County Government audits?

The workshop will be held on 27th to 29th June 2018 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi. Charges are Kshs. 50,000 plus VAT. Members in attendance will be awarded 20Hours of Structured CPD.

Calling!!!: Internal auditors at all levels working in the County Governments, Audit Committee members in the County Government, internal auditors and other professionals in the public sector but keen to hone their skills on County Government Audits.

For reservation please visit www.iiakenya.co.ke or call us on +254721615863/742143913

 


Venue

Location:
Kenya School of Monetary Studies
City:
Nairobi
Country:
Kenya

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