Auditing Corporate Governance Training

Auditing Corporate Governance Training

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course: Assessing How Your Organisation is Directed and Controlled

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Platform:
Online
In-class
Date Venue Duration
17 - 21 August 2026 Pretoria 5 Days
05 - 09 October 2026 Sandton 5 Days
07 - 11 December 2026 Sandton 5 Days

Course Introduction

Corporate Governance has become a central concern in today’s business landscape—serving as both a regulatory imperative and a vital driver of sustainable business value. However, many organisations fail to realise the full benefit of their governance initiatives simply because internal audits have not thoroughly assessed governance effectiveness.

 

A robust audit of corporate governance provides the Board and Audit Committee with critical assurance on the maturity and resilience of these strategic frameworks. This comprehensive 5-day Auditing Corporate Governance training course equips participants with the latest tools, methodologies, and practical guidance for auditing all dimensions of Corporate Governance. The course is informed by international best practices, including those from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and covers not only regulatory compliance but also emerging priorities like ESG and technology governance.

Key Highlights

  • Practical techniques for assessing governance risks and maturity

  • Application of IIA guidance and audit standards

  • Auditing IT governance and management information

  • Approaches to ESG, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and reputation management

  • Evaluating “Tone at the Top” and broader risk considerations

Course Objectives

By the end of this Auditing Corporate Governance training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and articulate core corporate governance requirements

  • Prepare and plan for a comprehensive governance audit

  • Assess the effectiveness of governance structures and processes

  • Audit specific governance activities, including technology and regulatory compliance

  • Evaluate emerging risks related to ESG and sustainability

  • Engage effectively with senior management and the board to report on governance maturity

Who should attend?

This Auditing Corporate Governance programme is ideal for professionals involved in governance, risk, audit, or assurance functions, including:

  • Lead Auditors and Senior Auditors

  • Audit Managers and aspiring Audit Leaders

  • Internal Assurance Providers seeking deeper governance insights

  • Managers responsible for evaluating governance or compliance frameworks

  • Any professional seeking to broaden their understanding of governance maturity and best practices

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Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Day 1: Understanding Corporate Governance Requirements

  • Foundations and key components of corporate governance

  • Techniques for governance assessment

  • Analysing governance controls within the business environment

  • Fraud risk and control strategies

Day 2: Planning and Scoping the Governance Audit

  • Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) guidance and standards

  • Scoping a governance audit for board effectiveness

  • Evaluating organisational risk management and appetite

  • Auditing the overall risk management process

Day 3: Reviewing Critical Governance Aspects

  • Auditing the audit committee’s effectiveness

  • Assessing reputation and stakeholder confidence

  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG frameworks

  • Sustainability and environment-focused audits

Day 4: Auditing Specialist Governance Activities

  • Auditing IT governance using IIA global technology audit guides

  • Leveraging established audit frameworks

  • Auditing joint ventures, partnerships, and business continuity planning

Day 5: Technology Governance and Regulatory Compliance

  • Evaluating key controls over technology and management information

  • Communication of findings—internal and external stakeholders

  • Ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement of governance audit practices

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Success Stories

Discover how our courses enhance professionals’ effectiveness in their workplaces.

GEMS

Auditing the ESG Process Masterclass

Very happy with the training. It was excellently delivered and comprehensively covered all critical aspects of ESG and effectively contextualised them within the environments of our respective organisations.

North West Gambling Board

Risk Management in the Public Sector

The course was eye opening and exceeded my expectations.

FAQs – Auditing Corporate Governance

Learn more about course content, risk management practices, governance principles, compliance standards and certification opportunities..

What is the primary focus of the Auditing Corporate Governance training course?
This course focuses on evaluating organizational governance structures, assessing board effectiveness, testing internal control frameworks, and aligning management processes with leading global standards and regional codes like King IV.
Who should attend this corporate governance assurance program?
It is designed for Chief Audit Executives (CAEs), Internal and External Auditors, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, Company Secretaries, Legal Advisors, and Board or Audit Committee members.
What aspects of board and committee performance are examined?
Participants learn how to audit board composition, diversity, and independence, as well as test the operational effectiveness and transparency of oversight bodies like the Audit and Risk committees.
How does the course address risk governance and combined assurance?
The program teaches modern methodologies to audit Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, verify the operational alignment of risk appetites, and safely optimize combined assurance models across all lines of defense.
Will participants learn to audit corporate culture and ethical baselines?
Yes, a dedicated module covers evaluating organizational culture, checking whistleblower mechanisms, reviewing fraud prevention setups, and verifying ethical compliance frameworks ("tone-at-the-top").
What reporting skills are developed to help present findings to the board?
You will learn how to conduct root cause analysis to spot systemic issues, structure high-impact governance audit reports, and confidently deliver actionable recommendations directly to the Audit Committee.

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