Bank Branch Audit

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The “Bank Branch Audit” programme is a 12-week course designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to conduct effective audits of bank branches. This course is ideal for internal auditors, external auditors, banking professionals, compliance officers, and financial managers who are involved in or aspire to specialize in the auditing of bank branches.

CURRICULUM
The course is structured into twelve modules, each of which focuses on crucial areas of bank branch auditing. To guarantee that the subject is fully understood and applied in real-world situations, the modules comprise lectures, case studies, practical exercises, and assessments.

The course curriculum ensures that participants gain a comprehensive understanding of bank branch auditing, providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the banking and financial industry. The curriculum allows participants to:

» Understand the fundamentals, purpose, and scope of bank branch auditing.

» Learn about the regulatory environment and compliance requirements for conducting bank branch audits.

» Develop skills for effective audit planning, risk assessment, and resource allocation, including the evaluation of internal controls.

» Explore audit procedures for cash operations and teller activities, identifying risks and irregularities.

» Gain insights into auditing loan, credit, and deposit operations, evaluating credit risk, loan documentation, and managing associated risks.

» Understand the importance of IT, cybersecurity, and foreign exchange audits, evaluating IT systems, data security, and treasury operations.

» Develop skills for preparing and presenting comprehensive audit reports, and apply concepts through real-world case studies and practical exercises.

THE COURSE AS AN INVESTMENT
By the end of the course, participants will:

» Have a comprehensive understanding of bank branch auditing and its importance in the banking sector.

» Be able to plan and conduct effective audits of bank branches.

» Understand regulatory requirements and compliance issues related to bank branch audits.

» Develop skills to evaluate internal controls and risk management processes.

» Learn audit techniques and procedures for various banking operations.

» Be equipped to prepare and present comprehensive audit reports.

» Gain practical insights through case studies and practical exercises.

WHO SHOULD REGISTER
The following categories can register for the programme:

» Professionals responsible for conducting internal audits within banks and financial institutions.

» Auditors working for audit firms who conduct audits of bank branches.

» Employees of banks and financial institutions involved in audit, compliance, and risk management.

» Individuals responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within banks.

» Managers overseeing financial operations and internal controls in banks.

» Individuals pursuing studies or research in finance, accounting, and auditing.