How will this course benefit you? Assessing organizational governance requires a firm understanding of the characteristics, structure, and accountability processes prevalent in international, national, regional, and local governments. At the same time, governance structures and processes must be customized according to the organization’s complexity and political, cultural, economic, and regulatory environments. Regardless of the nature of the organization, a principles-based approach to assessing organizational governance will help auditors provide assurance that the public is being well-served.