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SUMMARY:The Buffalo: Soft Leader
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\n\n\n\nThe buffalo is a symbol of a soft leader who values harmony and unity within the team. Soft leaders prioritise relationships and create a safe space for their team members to voice opinions and concerns.\n\n2 Day Facilitation.\nCost including assessment and 1 Hour virtual individual feedback R7895 (3 participants R6145 each\, 10 participants R6145 each)
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/the-buffalo-soft-leader-05-august-and-06-august-2026/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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SUMMARY:QAIP Training Course
DESCRIPTION:QAIP Training Course: Build an Effective Quality Assurance and Improvement Program\nDuration: 2 Days | CPD Hours: 16 | Presented by: Prozilog \nFees\n\n\n\n\n\nExcl. VAT\nIncl. VAT\n\n\n\n\nMember\nR8\,384.00\nR9\,641.00\n\n\nNon-Member\nR9\,665.00\nR11\,115.00\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nQAIP training course delegates learn how to build an effective Quality Assurance and Improvement Program for their internal audit activity. In many ways\, a strong QAIP works like a total quality management program. It analyses your products and services to confirm they meet stakeholder expectations\, evaluates operations for efficiency and effectiveness\, and assesses practices against the required standards. Once you establish the program\, sustaining it takes leaders who set the right tone in support of quality. \nThis QAIP training course draws on the quality assessment process flow model and related tools from the recently published Quality Manual. Because our facilitators bring extensive experience in internal audit quality assessment\, you gain practical skills you can apply immediately. By the end\, you will be able to: \n\nApply The IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) quality standards to establish an effective QAIP\nUse the quality assessment process model and its related tools to identify areas of focus for your own QAIP\nBuild the two key components of an effective QAIP: ongoing and periodic assessments\nDevelop metrics and design reports on the results of your internal audit’s QAIP\nAssess your internal audit activity’s readiness for an external quality assessment\n\nWhat Is a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program?\nA QAIP is a structured program that confirms whether your internal audit activity conforms to the IPPF and operates efficiently and effectively. It combines ongoing monitoring with periodic self-assessments to drive continuous improvement. It is also a mandatory requirement under IIA Standard 1300 — so every internal audit function needs one. \nWhy Choose This QAIP Training Course?\nThis QAIP training course gives you more than theory. You leave with the tools\, templates\, and confidence to design\, run\, and report on a program that stands up to an external quality assessment. As a result\, you can turn a compliance obligation into a genuine driver of audit quality. \nCourse Content\nPre-assessment of QAIP principles \nQuality Standards and Recommended Guidance \n\nInterpret both mandatory and recommended IPPF guidance on establishing a QAIP\nDiscuss key concepts of Standard 1300\nClarify key elements of the Practice Guide “Quality Assurance and Improvement Program”\n\nQuality Assurance Process Model \n\nExplain the quality assessment process model and use its related tools to identify areas of focus for a QAIP\nClarify the purpose of the model’s four segments: Internal Audit Governance\, Internal Audit Staff\, Internal Audit Management\, and Internal Audit Process\nContrast the purpose and use of the assessment tools — planning guides\, surveys\, interview guides\, and programs\nIdentify possible areas of focus for a QAIP\nHighlight key areas of focus based on survey responses\n\nQuality Assurance – Internal Audit Process \n\nDesign an ongoing quality assessment of the internal audit process\nInterpret IPPF guidance related to quality assurance of internal audit processes\nApply the planning guide to identify and prioritise gaps through a self-assessment\nClarify the relevant criteria for assessing conformance to IPPF guidance\nDevelop the key elements of an ongoing monitoring review process you can implement in your activity\n\nQuality Assurance – Internal Audit Staff \n\nDesign a periodic quality assessment related to internal audit staffing\nInterpret IPPF guidance related to quality assurance of internal audit staffing\nApply the planning guide to identify and highlight gaps through a self-assessment\nClarify the relevant criteria for assessing conformance to IPPF guidance\nDevelop the key elements of a periodic self-assessment of internal audit staffing\n\nQuality Assurance – Internal Audit Governance \n\nDesign a periodic quality assessment related to internal audit governance\nInterpret IPPF guidance related to quality assurance for governance of the internal audit activity\nApply the planning guide to identify and highlight gaps through a self-assessment\nClarify the relevant criteria for assessing conformance to IPPF guidance\n\nBuilding the Periodic Internal Assessment \n\nDesign a comprehensive periodic internal assessment\, including key activities\, timing\, and resource requirements\nAssess the readiness of the internal audit activity for an external quality assessment\n\nDeveloping Metrics and Reporting for the QAIP \n\nDevelop metrics and design reports on the results of your internal audit QAIP\nInterpret key concepts from the Practice Guide “Measuring Internal Audit Efficiency and Effectiveness”\nIdentify metrics to measure QAIP performance\nClarify IPPF reporting requirements for the QAIP\nDesign reporting options to communicate QAIP results\n\nWho Should Attend\nLevel 2 — Internal auditors who are already practising and have a basic understanding of the subject. \nLevel 3 — Supervisory / senior internal auditors with a sound\, practical grasp of the fundamentals who manage staff. \nLevel 4 — Advanced internal auditors with an excellent understanding of the topics\, interested in exchanging knowledge with instructors and other participants. \nTo book\, visit: Leadership Academy  \nView all courses here
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/qaip-training-course/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Academy":MAILTO:neo@governanceacademy.co.za
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SUMMARY:SA Food Flavour Regulations Training | SAAFFI PSTC Course
DESCRIPTION:This SAAFFI PSTC training session covers South African food and flavour regulations — equipping flavour and fragrance industry professionals with the regulatory knowledge needed to navigate SA food law\, compliance requirements\, and flavouring standards confidently. \n⚠️ Note: The full course description\, presenter details\, and course outline were not available on the page. Please provide these so I can complete the full event page. \nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nWednesday\, 19 August 2026\n\n\nTime\n08:30 – 13:00\n\n\nFormat\nFace-to-Face PSTC Training\n\n\nVenue\nDefinitive Conferencing\, 2 Kruin Street\, Harmelia\, Isando\n\n\nCost\nFree (R0.00)\n\n\nEvent Category\nPSTC Training\n\n\n\n\nFor Bookings:\nBook Now \nPayment Notes: \n\nInvoices sent by email in response to booking\nPayment by EFT only (add R40 for cash/cheque deposits)\nOnly those who have paid in time will be able to attend\nCancellations before payment cut-off date incur no fee
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/sa-food-flavour-regulations-training-saaffi-pstc-course/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="SAAFFI PSTC Training":MAILTO:sharon@saaffi.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260902T080000
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SUMMARY:IT Auditing For Non IT Auditors
DESCRIPTION:Develop the essential knowledge and practical skills required for IT auditing with this comprehensive three-day CPD training course presented by TM Consulting and hosted at Definitive Conferencing in Isando\, Gauteng. \nDesigned specifically for internal audit professionals with little or no IT auditing experience\, this course provides a practical understanding of information technology risks\, IT controls\, and internationally recognised auditing frameworks. Participants will learn how to evaluate IT environments\, identify business risks\, and perform effective IT audits that add value to their organisations. \nThroughout the programme\, delegates will explore globally recognised frameworks including CobIT\, ITIL\, COSO\, and ISO 27002\, while gaining practical experience in auditing application controls\, IT general controls\, cloud computing\, cybersecurity\, data analytics\, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, Big Data\, Robotics\, and the Internet of Things (IoT). \nThe course combines expert instruction\, practical exercises\, and realistic case studies to help participants confidently assess IT risks\, prepare audit programmes\, and evaluate the effectiveness of information system controls. \nCourse Benefits\nBy attending this course\, participants will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the principles of IT auditing\nIdentify IT risks affecting business operations\nEvaluate IT controls and governance frameworks\nApply internationally recognised auditing standards\nAudit applications\, infrastructure\, and security controls\nAssess cloud computing environments and SOC reports\nPerform IT audits using practical audit methodologies\nUnderstand emerging technologies and their impact on auditing\n\nCourse Highlights\nFundamentals of IT Auditing\n\nRole of the IT auditor\nIIA Standards\nIT infrastructure\nNetworks and databases\nOperating systems\n\nIT General Controls\n\nAccess management\nChange management\nIncident management\nBusiness continuity\nDisaster recovery\nBackup controls\n\nApplication Controls\n\nInput controls\nProcessing controls\nOutput controls\nAudit trails\nApplication security\n\nEmerging Technology\n\nArtificial Intelligence\nBig Data\nRobotics\nInternet of Things\nCloud Computing\nSOC Reports\n\nPractical IT Auditing\n\nWalkthrough testing\nControl testing\nCAATs\nAudit simulations\nCase studies\n\nCourse Outcomes\nAfter completing this course\, delegates will be able to: \n\nIdentify and evaluate IT risks\nAssess IT general controls and application controls\nPrepare an effective IT audit programme\nParticipate in new system implementations from an audit perspective\nAudit business processes supported by technology\nEvaluate information security and IT governance controls\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is ideal for: \n\nInternal auditors\nAudit managers\nRisk professionals\nGovernance professionals\nProfessionals new to IT auditing\n\nSuitable for Level 1\, Level 2\, Level 3 and Level 4 internal audit professionals. \nEvent Details\nDates: 2–4 September 2026 \nRegistration: 08:15 \nVenue\nDefinitive Conferencing\nCorner of Definitive Lane & Kruin Street\nHarmelia\, Isando\nGauteng 1619\nSouth Africa \nPresenter\nTM Consulting \nDuration\n3 Days \nCPD Hours\n24 \nRegistration closes\n2 September 2026
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/it-auditing-for-non-it-auditors/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Academy":MAILTO:neo@governanceacademy.co.za
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SUMMARY:Excel for Auditing | 3-Day CPD Course in Gauteng
DESCRIPTION:Excel for Auditing is an essential skill for today’s Chief Audit Executives\, Senior Auditors\, and internal audit professionals who want to improve reporting\, analyse audit data more effectively\, and make informed business decisions. This practical three-day CPD course\, presented by Prozilog and hosted at Definitive Conferencing in Gauteng\, demonstrates how Excel for Auditing can improve efficiency through advanced dashboards\, reporting tools\, data analysis\, and performance monitoring. \nDesigned specifically for experienced audit professionals\, the course provides practical techniques that can immediately be applied in the workplace. Delegates will learn how to use Excel for Auditing to build interactive dashboards\, create executive reports\, monitor KPIs\, analyse trends\, and present audit findings using powerful visual reporting tools. \nThrough practical demonstrations and guided exercises\, participants will master advanced Excel features including pivot tables\, slicers\, conditional formatting\, sparklines\, dynamic reporting\, and performance comparisons. These Auditing techniques help transform complex audit data into meaningful information that supports better decision-making and more efficient audit processes. \nWhether you are reporting to executive management or analysing operational performance\, Excel for Auditing provides practical skills that improve reporting accuracy\, strengthen audit analysis\, and enhance organisational insight. \nCourse Objectives\nAfter completing this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUse Excel for Auditing to improve reporting efficiency.\nDesign professional audit dashboards.\nAnalyse audit data using pivot tables and slicers.\nCreate KPI dashboards and executive reports.\nBuild interactive reporting tools for management.\nImprove audit analysis and decision-making.\n\nCourse Highlights\nDashboard Design\n\nDesigning executive dashboards\nKPI reporting\nTrend analysis\nPerformance monitoring\nInteractive reports\n\nDashboard Development\n\nPivot tables\nPivot charts\nSlicers\nConditional formatting\nTraffic light indicators\nSparklines\nDynamic labels\nPerformance comparisons\nInteractive drill-down dashboards\n\nEvent Details\nDates: 7–9 September 2026 \nRegistration: 08:15 \n📍 VenueDefinitive ConferencingCorner of Definitive Lane & Kruin StreetHarmelia\, Isando\, Gauteng 1619 \n🎤 Presenter: Prozilog \n⏳ Duration: 3 Days \n🎓 CPD Hours: 24 \n 
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/excel-for-auditing-3-day-cpd-course-in-gauteng/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Academy":MAILTO:neo@governanceacademy.co.za
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
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SUMMARY:The Rhino: Resilient Leader
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\n\n\n\nTHE RESILIENT LEADER. Resilient leaders\, like the sturdy rhino\, are unwavering in the face of adversity. They remain committed to their goals\, even when challenges arise. These leaders have the capacity to endure setbacks\, learn from failures\, and emerge stronger. They inspire their teams to persevere and maintain a positive outlook\, even during tough times.\n\n2 Day facilitation\nCost R7500 (3 participants R6750 each\, 10 participants R6000 each)
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/the-rhino-resilient-leader-09-september-and-10-september-2026/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261005T081500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261006T080000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Risk Based Auditing Course South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The need to manage risks is increasingly recognised as essential to effective corporate governance and to maintaining an effective system of internal control. Internal audit plays a key role in providing assurance that risks to the organisation are properly managed — and risk-based auditing links internal audit to an organisation’s overall risk management framework. \nThis advanced risk based auditing course South Africa provides participants with the knowledge to develop an audit universe and risk-based internal audit plan\, addresses emerging and advanced risk management topics such as governance risk\, strategic risk\, fraud risk\, and information technology risk\, and equips auditors to audit the risk management process itself. \nDuring this advanced risk based auditing course South Africa\, you will participate in interactive activities and real-life scenarios — walking away with the concepts and tools to develop a value-added\, risk-based audit plan for your organisation. \nWho Should Attend?\nLevel 2 — Supervisory/competent/senior internal auditors: those who already have a sound\, practical grasp of the fundamentals of internal auditing and manage staff. \nLevel 3 — Supervisory/competent/senior internal auditors: those who already have a sound\, practical grasp of the fundamentals of internal auditing and manage staff. \nLevel 4 — Advanced internal auditors with an excellent understanding of topics being presented\, who are interested in exchanging knowledge with instructors and other participants. \nPlease review the content and course levels before booking to ensure you are attending the right course. \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of this advanced risk based auditing course South Africa\, participants will be able to: \n\nSummarise risk management principles and concepts\nIdentify corporate governance principles\nExplain the relationship between governance principles and COSO frameworks\nExplain the relationship between governance\, risk\, and control\nIdentify strategy risk audits\nIdentify strategy process audits\nIdentify types of fraud\nExamine an anti-fraud programme and the role of risk assessment\nIdentify IT risk assessment frameworks\nDiscuss cybersecurity\, information security\, and IT governance risks\nAssess enterprise risk management process risks\nApply enterprise risk management maturity and comprehensive assessment approaches\nDevelop an auditable universe risk assessment\nApply risk identification\, measurement\, and prioritisation techniques\n\nDetails\nDate: 5 – 6 October 2026\nTime: Registration from 08:15\nDuration: 2 Days\nCPD Hours: 16\nPresenter: IAPRO\nOnline Registration Closes: 5 October 2026\nEvent Category: CPD / Risk & Audit\nContact:\nProject Coordinator: CPD and Events\nneo@governanceacademy.co.za | 011 609 1761 Ext 403
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/advanced-risk-based-auditing-course-south-africa/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Academy":MAILTO:neo@governanceacademy.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261019T081500
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SUMMARY:Interviewing Skills to Detect Deception for Internal Auditors (ISDDA)
DESCRIPTION:Gathering information from interviews is an integral part of the audit process — but getting to the truth requires more than simple questions. This interviewing skills to detect deception for internal auditors course teaches you to learn significantly more about an organisation when you conduct interviews that probe more deeply\, follow up on signs of potential deception\, and politely but assertively pursue evasiveness. \nThis practical 1-day interviewing skills to detect deception for internal auditors course will teach you how to be more effective in asking direct and follow-up questions\, while evaluating both verbal and non-verbal responses — so you can detect lies and uncover the truth during formal and informal interviews. \nInterviewing Skills and Body Language interpretation are both recommended competencies by the IIA Global Internal Audit Competency Framework — a tool that defines the competencies needed by internal auditors to meet the requirements of the IPPF. This interviewing skills to detect deception for internal auditors course will enable the auditor to formally succeed in conducting interviews utilising forensic interviewing skills and to develop the people knowledge\, communication skills\, and behaviours required to successfully manage the people dynamics during the interviewing process. \nWho Should Attend?\nLevel 1 — Entry or introductory level for those requiring a fundamental understanding of the subject. \nLevel 2 — Internal auditors who are already practicing internal audit and have a basic understanding of the subject. \nLevel 3 — Supervisory/competent/senior internal auditors: those who already have a sound\, practical grasp of the fundamentals of internal auditing and manage staff. \nPlease review the content and course levels before booking to ensure you are attending the right course. \nCourse Content\n\nHow we communicate\nPreparing for the interview\nPopular interview methods\nTypes of questions\nDealing with resistance\nAnalysing body language to detect deception\n5 steps of lie detection\nThe 3-2-20 rule\nDecoding the face\, body & words\nStatement analysis\nPotential interview contaminants\nInterviewing suspects\nArtificial Intelligence — threat or ally?\nVideo case studies for class analysis\n\nDetails\nDate: Monday\, 19 October 2026\nTime: Registration from 08:15\nDuration: 1 Day\nCPD Hours: 8\nPresenter: Mario Fazekas\nOnline Registration Closes: 19 October 2026\nEvent Category: CPD / Forensic Interviewing & Audit\nContact:\nProject Coordinator: CPD and Events\nneo@governanceacademy.co.za | 011 609 1761 Ext 403 \n\nSee why this course matters \nInternal Audit Training: Why Interviewing Skills Matter
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/interviewing-skills-to-detect-deception-for-internal-auditors-isdda/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Academy":MAILTO:neo@governanceacademy.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261026T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T130218Z
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SUMMARY:Public Sector Performance Information Auditing Course South Africa
DESCRIPTION:Performance information has become an increasingly important focus area in the public sector environment. This public sector performance information auditing course South Africa aims to give practical guidance on how internal auditors in national departments\, provincial departments\, government components\, constitutional institutions\, and public entities can positively influence the usefulness and reliability of performance information throughout the performance information cycle. \nThis public sector performance information auditing course South Africa is designed to address the needs highlighted in South Africa’s National Development Plan — Vision 2030\, with specific reference to improving the quality of education\, skills development\, innovation\, and building the capacity of the state to play a developmental\, transformative role. \nWith 70% practical content\, this public sector performance information auditing course South Africa equips delegates with audit work programmes\, template audit work papers\, formal case studies based on real examples\, and proven audit techniques. \n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is aimed at all National Departments\, Provincial Departments\, and government components — internal auditors at junior management to senior management levels. \nLevel 1 — Entry or introductory level for those requiring a fundamental understanding of the subject. \nLevel 2 — Internal auditors who are already practicing internal audit and have a basic understanding of the subject. \nLevel 3 — Supervisory/competent/senior internal auditors: those who already have a sound\, practical grasp of the fundamentals of internal auditing and manage staff. \nLevel 4 — Advanced internal auditors with an excellent understanding of topics being presented\, who are interested in exchanging knowledge with instructors and other participants. \nPlease review the content and course levels before booking to ensure you are attending the right course. \n\nSeminar Objectives\nThis course is aligned to the National Treasury Capacity Development Strategy (CDS) and the NDP 2030\, striving to achieve four key strategic objectives: \n\nSupport the development of an enabling environment\nEnhance organisational capacity\nDevelop and empower a corps of competent and committed high-performance employees\nCreate an environment that enables and sustains mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships\n\n\nCourse Content\nPre-Assessment on Performance Information Concepts \nUpon completion of this course\, each participant will be able to demonstrate practically\, through advisory and assurance work\, how to: \n\nEvaluate whether compliance with relevant legislation\, frameworks\, and policies has been achieved in the development of the Strategic Plan (SP) and Annual Performance Plan (APP)\nAnalyse and interpret the requirements related to the SP and APP of a public institution\nDetermine consistency and alignment between the mandate of the institution\, strategic outcomes\, outputs\, performance indicators\, APP\, quarterly performance reports (QPRs)\, and annual performance reports (APR)\nEnsure that controls around the development\, maintenance\, and reporting of the SP and APP are appropriately designed and effectively implemented\nIdentify priority areas for audit through inspection of the budget\, risk identification process\, and mandate of the institution\nDevelop an adequate audit programme to address identified risks\nEffectively audit performance information in terms of Usefulness/”SMART” criteria and Reliability criteria (validity\, accuracy\, and completeness)\n\nDelegates are provided with: \n\nAudit work programmes\nTemplate audit work papers\nFormal case studies based on real examples\nAudit techniques\n\nRelevant GIA Standards Covered: \n\nStandard 9.1: Understanding Governance\, Risk Management and Control Processes\nStandard 9.4: Internal Audit Plan\nStandard 13.3: Engagement Objectives and Scope\nStandard 13.4: Evaluation Criteria\nStandard 13.6: Work Program\nStandard 14.1: Gathering Information for Analysis and Evaluation\nStandard 14.2: Analysis and Potential Engagement Findings\nStandard 14.5: Engagement Conclusions\nStandard 15.1: Final Engagement Communication\n\nFormal Assessment on Actual Case Study \nPost-Assessment to Determine Knowledge Transfer \n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\n26 – 28 October 2026\nTime\nRegistration from 08:15\nDuration\n3 Days\nCPD Hours\n24\nPresenter\nProzilog\nOnline Registration Closes\n26 October 2026\nEvent Category\nCPD / Public Sector Auditing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFees: \n\n\n\n\n\nExcl.\n\nVATIncl. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVAT\n\n\nIIASA Member\nR10 724.00\nR12 332.00\n\n\nIIASA Non-Member\nR12 381.00\nR14 238.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact:\nProject Coordinator: CPD and Events\nmduduzi@governanceacademy.co.za | 011 609 1761 Ext 401
URL:https://defincon.co.za/event/public-sector-performance-information-auditing-course-south-africa/
LOCATION:Definitive Conference Center\, ext\, Corner of Definitive Lane &\, Kruin St\, Harmelia\,\, Germiston\, Gauteng\, 1619\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Academy":MAILTO:neo@governanceacademy.co.za
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