Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance

Audit Committee Reporting

Internal audit’s influence depends on how well it communicates with the audit committee. This course covers audit committee reporting: understanding committee needs, periodic reports, thematic insights, overall opinions, tracking management actions, private sessions and building a strong relationship with the committee chair.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Committees want insight, not lists of findings. You will learn to report in a way that helps the committee govern.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Report design exercises, mock committee presentations, case studies and feedback sessions.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand audit committee responsibilities and needs
Design effective periodic audit reports
Provide thematic insights and opinions
Report on management action tracking
Present confidently to committees
Build strong relationships with committee chairs

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Heads of internal audit
Audit managers
Chief risk and compliance officers
Company secretaries
Senior auditors

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Report design
Insight development
Presentation
Action tracking
Relationship management

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1The Audit Committee

09:00–10:08Responsibilities
10:08–11:00Expectations of audit
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Expectations of audit (continued)
11:45–12:53Composition
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Reporting Content

09:00–10:08Periodic reports
10:08–11:00Ratings and opinions
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Ratings and opinions (continued)
11:45–12:53Themes
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Action Tracking

09:00–10:08Follow-up processes
10:08–11:00Overdue actions
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Overdue actions (continued)
11:45–12:53Escalation
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Presenting

09:00–10:08Committee presentations
10:08–11:00Questions
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Questions (continued)
11:45–12:53Private sessions
12:53–14:00Simulation

Day 5Relationships

09:00–10:08Working with the chair
10:08–11:00Annual reporting
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Annual reporting (continued)
11:45–12:53Improvement
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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