Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance

This DIXONTECH program provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolving role of Audit Committees in modern governance frameworks. Participants will master the integration of oversight, accountability, and transparency principles in risk management, compliance, and financial integrity. The course aligns with international standards of corporate governance, internal audit, and regulatory supervision, preparing professionals to lead effective audit committees in dynamic business environments.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Foundations of Corporate Governance and Audit Oversight
• Roles, Responsibilities, and Legal Duties of Audit Committees
• Relationship between Board, Management, and Auditors
• Risk Management and Internal Control Systems
• Financial Reporting Oversight and Transparency
• Ethics, Compliance, and Whistleblowing Frameworks
• Audit Committee Charters and Best Practices
• Evaluating Internal and External Audit Effectiveness
• Emerging Technologies and Digital Governance
• Global Trends and ESG Governance Integration

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Develop strategic, analytical, and governance skills to enhance audit committee effectiveness and corporate integrity.

• Strengthen audit committee governance frameworks
• Oversee financial reporting quality and reliability
• Evaluate internal and external audit functions
• Manage organizational risks and compliance
• Foster ethical and transparent business cultures
• Align audit activities with board strategies
• Integrate ESG and digital governance principles

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

Professionals responsible for corporate governance, internal control, and oversight within boards and senior management.

• Board Members and Audit Committee Chairs
• Chief Audit Executives and Internal Auditors
• Risk and Compliance Directors
• Financial Controllers and CFOs
• Governance and Ethics Officers
• External Auditors and Consultants
• Senior Legal and Regulatory Advisors

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

DIXONTECH delivers this course through an interactive blend of real-world case studies, governance simulations, and international audit committee frameworks. Participants engage in scenario-based group exercises, best-practice benchmarking, and live discussions on emerging risks and digital governance challenges.

DAY 1

GOVERNANCE FOUNDATIONS AND AUDIT COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

• Principles of modern corporate governance
• Global standards and governance frameworks
• Role and authority of the audit committee
• Composition, independence, and expertise requirements
• Relationship between board and audit committee
• Governance charters and terms of reference
• Accountability and decision-making protocols
• Board effectiveness and ethical culture alignment

DAY 2

AUDIT COMMITTEE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial oversight and reporting responsibilities
• Reviewing internal control effectiveness
• Assessing risk management processes
• Monitoring compliance and regulatory adherence
• Interaction with internal and external auditors
• Understanding audit plans and outcomes
• Whistleblowing and investigation frameworks
• Evaluating performance and independence of auditors

DAY 3

RISK MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL CONTROL AND FRAUD OVERSIGHT

• Building an enterprise risk management culture
• Designing internal control systems and frameworks
• Detecting and preventing financial fraud
• Integrating risk reporting into board strategy
• Managing emerging risks and cyber threats
• Audit committee’s role in crisis response
• Oversight of financial and non-financial risks
• Coordination between audit, risk, and compliance units

DAY 4

FINANCIAL REPORTING, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY

• Oversight of financial statement integrity
• IFRS and global reporting standards awareness
• Communication with external auditors and regulators
• Review of key accounting judgments and estimates
• Enhancing disclosure quality and investor trust
• Ensuring transparency and accountability
• Addressing restatements and audit issues
• Role in sustainability and ESG disclosures

DAY 5

DIGITAL GOVERNANCE, ETHICS AND FUTURE AUDIT COMMITTEES

• Audit committees in the digital governance era
• Cybersecurity oversight and data protection
• Leveraging AI and analytics for audit functions
• ESG reporting and integrated governance models
• Ethical leadership and stakeholder communication
• Benchmarking global audit committee best practices
• Evaluating future governance trends and challenges
• Building resilient and valu