The session examines and reviews the role of the committees in providing assurance independent of the executive on risk management, governance and internal control.
This programme covers:
The Audit Committee, its constitutional role within Government departments and arm's length public bodies;
The relationship between and the respective roles of the Audit Committee, the accounting officer and the board or other governing authority;
Financial reporting and the requirement to produce a governance statement.
Internal and external audit - their roles and relationship;
The Audit Committee and its constructive challenge function;
The management of risk and dealing with fraud;
HM Treasury's Audit Committee Handbook;
Current accounting issues; and
A case study.
Brian Whalley, an independent consultant and acknowledged expert in this area, presents the seminar which includes a contribution from the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO).
The fee for this seminar is £200 + VAT.
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House of Commons Public Accounts Committee
Northern Ireland Assembly Public Accounts Committee
Department of Finance and Personnel
DFP Accountability and Accountancy Services Division
Northern Ireland Audit Office
Malone House: Location Map
A finger buffet lunch will be available immediately after the session from circa 1.00pm .