Course Code: TQM 1280
6870 Course Visits
Emerging Technologies, Risk and Governance
Course Sector:
Quality Management
Course Dates and Locations
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No.
Date
Days
Location
Fees
Enrollment
01
25 - 28 Aug 2025
4 Days
London, UK
$4,250
02
01 - 04 Sep 2025
4 Days
Online, Virtual
$2,150
03
07 - 10 Sep 2025
4 Days
Muscat, Oman
$4,250
04
01 - 04 Dec 2025
4 Days
Abu Dhabi, UAE
$4,250
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief

Emerging technologies are altering the risk, governance, audit, and financial reporting environment substantially, and this change is accelerating. For example, artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation, and blockchain are changing the way business gets done, and auditors are leading by transforming their own processes. This training course will expound on the latest technologies and concepts surrounding the use of technology in various auditing, governance, and risk management activities.

Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
  •  Understand how technology affects risks, auditing, and governance.
  • Gain an understanding of what governance and risks is.
  • Learn how smart contracts are used, how to govern them and whether the smart contract affects an entity’s financial reporting.
  • Explore how emerging technologies are adopted for risk and governance.

Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
This training course is beneficial for individuals and professionals handling functions related to risk and audit. 
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes

OVERVIEW OF GOVERNANCE, RISK, AND INTERNAL CONTROLS
  • Definition of corporate/public governance
  • The scope of corporate/public governance
  • Essential corporate/public governance principles
  • Code of conduct
  • RISK MANAGEMENT
  • Risk perception
  • Why should we care about risk?
  • Internal environment changes
  • External environment changes

RISK MANAGEMENT AREAS
  • Strategic
  • Operations
  • Reporting
  • Financial
  • Health and safety
  • INTRODUCTION TO COMPLIANCE
  • Definition of compliance
  • Importance of compliance
  • Practical examples of compliance
  • Risks of compliance

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

  • A Boundary-Crossing Innovation Ecosystem
  • Opportunities for a More Engaged System Of Governance
  • Risk Assessment and the Audit
  • Examples of Technology Risks
  • Technology Impact: Potential Areas of Auditor Focus
  • How Technology Affects a Company’s Business
  • How Technology Affects Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
  • HOW TECHNOLOGY AFFECTS AUDIT COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
  • Key Steps for Auditors in a Changing Technology Environment
  • Key Technology Developments: The Basics and Auditor Implications

INTERNET OF THINGS AND PERIPHERAL SYSTEMS
  • IOT: The Basics
  • Auditor Implications
  • AI Used in Monitoring Business Operations
  • Governing Smart Contracts
  • AI’s Potential Use in Developing Accounting Estimates
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: IMPLEMENTING CONTROLS IN BUSINESS CYCLES
  • Controls in the purchase and payment cycle
  • Controls in inventory and costing cycle
  • Controls in HR and payroll cycle
  • Controls in sales and collection cycle
  • Controls in fixed assets life cycle

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Boost certificate of completion
BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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Earn certificate upon completion
COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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