Effective Budgeting And Cost Control

Internal controls are an interesting topic in the corporate environment. They are part of the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) system which relies on these controls to ensure that risks are under check. This course starts with an introduction to corporate governance and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and goes into the details of risk responses available to management.

Course Overview

This course tackles controls at board and senior management level and looks into the business and reporting cycles. We also cover controls in the purchase and payment cycle, HR and payroll cycle, inventory and production cycle, long term assets life cycle and collection cycle. In addition, the course discusses information systems control, administrative and safety controls, financial reporting controls, physical controls and external reporting controls. Participants are encouraged to share with management the proper measures and controls for the risks at hand.

What you’ll learn
  • Implement controls in the accounting processes.
  • Assign functions and roles within the accounting department to maximize controls while optimizing performance.
  • Assist in designing corporate business cycles to achieve better controls.
  • Achieve segregation of duties and internal controls in the accounting department and related functions.
  • Increase reliability on processes and decrease the likelihood of fraud through the organization.
  • Comply with external reporting requirements by governmental and semi-governmental authorities.
  • Develop operational policies and procedures in accordance with internal control requirement.
  • Design and maintain financial controls.
Requirements

Candidates must;

  • Be proficient in English Language
  • Have access to either a computer or smartphone with internet connectivity.
  • Be equipped with quality webcam and headphones.
Duration & Fees
  • Regular 8 Weeks – ₦150,000
  • Fast-Track – 6 Weeks – ₦225,000
Program Dates
  • August – October, 2024
  • October – December, 2024
  • February – April, 2025
  • May – July, 2025