Course Overview
- Effective internal controls are essential for organizations to manage operational losses and ensure a stable, compliant environment.
- Operational losses can stem from various risks, such as fraud, errors, system failures, and external events.
- Effective internal controls reduce these risks, enabling an organization to maintain operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and financial integrity.
Here’s an overview of some key components of effective internal controls to manage operational losses:
Control Environment
- Risk Assessment
- Control Activities
- Information and Communication
- Monitoring Activities
- Response and Correction
Course Objectives
Effective internal controls for managing operational losses involve a structured approach that integrates risk assessment, clear communication, control activities, monitoring, and timely corrective actions. By embedding a control-conscious culture and maintaining a proactive stance toward risk, organizations can significantly reduce operational losses and sustain long-term stability.
The objectives of training on effective internal controls for managing operational losses are critical to ensuring that an organization minimizes risks, improves operational efficiency, and strengthens its control framework. Here are some key objectives of such training
- Understand the Importance of Internal Controls
- Identify Different Types of Operational Losses
Understand Internal Control Frameworks
COSO Framework: Teaching the principles of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Internal Control Framework.
Risk Assessment Techniques: Identifying and assessing risks that could lead to operational losses.
Control Activities: Understanding preventive and detective controls to mitigate risks.