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Finance Skills: Risk Management and Assurance

This course explores how the various areas of business risk impact on the corporate governance of an organisation. It is available as e-learning and can be delivered in-house.

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About the course

The Finance Skills: Risk Management and Assurance course considers how risks are identified, managed and reported in public sector organisations.

It also explores the concept of assurance in demonstrating effective governance, as well as the main sources of assurance provision, plus the risks involved in changing delivery models.

It can be taken on its own or as part of the Diploma in Finance Skills for Public Sector Managers.

Learning outcomes

On completing the course, you will:

  • understand risk management models and processes
  • ­understand the risks associated with changing delivery models and how these can be mitigated
  • ­understand how organisations obtain assurance on risk management and corporate governance arrangements.

Who is it aimed at?

The course is designed primarily for those who have no formal qualifications in finance or accountancy but who, as part of their job roles, need to understand robust governance.

It is ideal for those who manage a budget or cost centre as part of a non-finance role in the public sector.

How is it delivered?

The course is available as e-learning and can be delivered in-house.

In-house training is especially cost-effective for organisations interested in training a number of individuals or whole teams.

How long will it take to complete?

The course will take around four hours to complete.

Assessment

There is no assessment for this e-learning if you are completing it on its own and not as part of the full Diploma in Finance Skills for Public Sector Managers.

Pricing

The course costs £99 +VAT (e-learning only).

This e-learning carries four CPD hours

All CIPFA training counts towards your continuing professional development (CPD). If you are a CIPFA Chartered Member, you are required to undertake a minimum of 20 hours of relevant CPD activity each year as part of maintaining your professional competence and to develop skills and knowledge.

Find out more about CPD requirements.


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