This course is presented by YourEmpoweredPotential in association with ProBeta Training (Pty) Ltd.

Risk management is a critical business activity that must be attended to by business leaders on an ongoing basis. Trainee accountants must have basic experience and exposure to risk management best practice. The course offers a practical approach in simulating an environment to build knowledge of the business, assessing business and industry related risks and the impact thereof on the audit approach.

The course is designed for delegates who have prior university knowledge on auditing concepts surrounding risk management and governance.

After attending the course, delegates will have gained a basic understanding on the competencies mentioned below, and must be able to apply the concepts and techniques in simple, uncomplicated situations or environments.

Topics which would be covered within the course:

1. WHAT is risk and WHY should we care about risk?
2. WHAT is a risk management process and WHY is this essential for the success of the business?
3. HOW to build and gather knowledge of the business
4. HOW to construct a high-level risk register
5. WHAT is a risk assessment?
6. WHO's responsibility is it?
7. WHAT are the risk management techniques?
8. HOW to complete a risk assessment
9. WHAT is disaster recovery?
10. WHAT is governance and WHY should we pay attention?

Included in this course:

1. Detailed presentation slides
2. Additional class notes and guide sheets
3. Templates which you can use to implement right away
4. Infographic
5. Online questionnaire

This course is presented by Lynette Berger CA(SA), MCom and has been carefully packaged to make this course as practical as possible. Lynette served on various Governance and Risk committees, reporting to Boards for companies she served. She brings along tips and guidelines which are practical and which should assist in evaluating the risk environment for an entity / client. Principles are kept basic so it is easy-to-follow.

Got any questions or feedback for Lynette Berger?

Please send her an e-mail: lynette@yourempoweredpotential.com

You can also visit www.yourempoweredpotential.com for more information