Training Course on Audit Committee Governance and Oversight

Course Overview
An effective audit committee is central to strong corporate governance, risk management, financial integrity, and organizational accountability. This course equips audit committee members and senior executives with the knowledge and tools needed to provide robust oversight of audit functions, internal controls, risk management, financial reporting, and compliance systems.
Participants will examine the legal and regulatory frameworks governing audit committees, explore their evolving role in both public and private institutions, and learn how to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities with confidence. The course emphasizes practical governance strategies, effective engagement with internal and external auditors, and monitoring of key organizational risks.
Drawing from global governance codes such as OECD, King IV, and the Cadbury Report, this course blends international best practices with local legal and institutional realities. Through real-world case studies, peer exchange, and scenario-based simulations, participants will learn how to strengthen audit committee effectiveness, independence, and impact.
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Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
•Understand the roles, responsibilities, and legal duties of audit committees
•Interpret and apply relevant governance codes, policies, and regulatory frameworks
•Oversee the performance and independence of internal and external auditors
•Monitor financial reporting, risk management, and control processes
•Address ethical concerns, whistleblower mechanisms, and compliance breaches
•Strengthen audit committee structure, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
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Target Audience
This course is designed for:
•Audit committee members and board directors
•Chief Executive Officers and senior executives
•Internal and external auditors
•Corporate secretaries and governance officers
•Risk, compliance, and finance professionals
•Regulators, oversight bodies, and governance consultants
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Training Methodology
•Facilitator-led sessions by governance and audit experts
•Group discussions and boardroom simulations
•Real case studies and practical tools for governance assessment
•Interactive exercises on audit committee charters and reporting lines
•Governance scorecards and self-assessment frameworks
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Expected Outcomes
Participants will:
•Strengthen their oversight capabilities and fiduciary awareness
•Apply governance principles to improve audit committee performance
•Enhance collaboration between audit committees, management, and auditors
•Improve transparency, accountability, and stakeholder confidence
•Develop or refine audit committee charters, work plans, and reporting practices