Planning and Risk Assessment Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for finance and asset management professionals at intermediate to advanced levels who aim to optimize asset tracking, control, and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Classifying and configuring fixed assets in accordance with IFRS regulations.
• Managing the creation, acquisition, and capitalization of assets.
• Implementing control measures for effective asset tracking and monitoring.
• Applying appropriate depreciation and amortization methods.
• Efficiently processing asset movements, transfers, and disposals.
• Ensuring compliance with financial reporting and audit standards.

This instructor-led, live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level finance and accounting professionals who wish to effectively manage, value, and audit fixed assets in compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

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

• Understand the lifecycle and classification of fixed assets.
• Apply local and international accounting standards in asset valuation and depreciation.
• Manage fixed assets with proper controls, tools, and procedures.
• Comply with legal and tax frameworks relevant to asset management and reporting.

Course goal:

To ensure that an individual has the core understanding of GRC processes and capabilities, and the skills to integrate governance, performance management, risk management, internal control, and compliance activities.

Overview:

• Essential terminology and definitions
• Fundamental principles of GRC
• Core components, practices, and activities
• The relationship between GRC and other disciplines

Overview

Regulators worldwide are increasingly tying the level of risk assumed by banks to the capital they must maintain, while financial institutions are progressively adopting risk-based management models. As banks, their products, regulatory frameworks, and global markets grow more complex, effective risk management faces escalating challenges. A critical insight from the banking crisis of the past five years is that risks are deeply interconnected; to manage them efficiently, banks must comprehensively understand these interactions.

Key features of this course include:

• an overview of current risk-based regulatory frameworks
• a comprehensive examination of the principal risks confronting banks
• industry best practices for implementing an enterprise-wide approach to integrating risk management
• the application of governance techniques to foster an organizational culture where every member actively manages risks in alignment with strategic objectives
• an analysis of future challenges for risk managers

The course extensively utilizes case studies designed to explore, examine, and reinforce the concepts and ideas presented over the five days. Historical events within the banking sector are referenced throughout to illustrate failures in risk management and to highlight potential actions that could have mitigated losses.

Objectives

This course aims to assist bank management in developing an appropriate integrated strategy for navigating the complex and evolving risks and regulations of today’s international banking landscape. Specifically, it seeks to provide senior management with a deep understanding of:

• significant risks within the financial industry and key international risk regulations
• strategies for managing assets and liabilities to maximize returns
• the interplay between different risk types and how banks employ an integrated management approach
• corporate governance principles and best practices for balancing diverse stakeholder interests
• methods for cultivating a risk governance culture to minimize unnecessary risk-taking

Who should attend this seminar

This course is designed for those new to integrated risk management, senior managers responsible for strategic risk, or professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of enterprise risk management. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Board-level bank management
• Senior executives
• Senior risk managers and analysts
• Senior directors and risk managers responsible for strategic risk
• Internal auditors
• Regulatory and compliance staff
• Treasury professionals
• Asset and liability managers and analysts
• Regulators and supervisory professionals
• Suppliers and consultants to the banking and risk management sectors
• Corporate and risk governance managers

This instructor-led live training, held in France (online or onsite), is tailored for intermediate-level professionals aiming to develop a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues through RCA methodologies.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of RCA and continuous improvement cycles.
• Apply diverse RCA tools to identify the root causes of problems.
• Develop and implement effective problem-solving strategies.
• Integrate RCA into organizational improvement and prevention efforts.

The primary objective of this program is to shift the audit approach from a reactive "finding" mode to a proactive "prevention" strategy. By mastering Root Cause Analysis, the Internal Audit team will specifically target the elimination of recurring findings. This ensures that once a weakness is identified, the resulting recommendation provides a permanent solution, thereby safeguarding the company’s operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Failing to implement structured RCA creates a high-risk environment:

• Financial Erosion: Unresolved root causes in financial processes lead to cumulative leakages that increase over time.
• Resource Wastage: Auditors spend 40% more time re-auditing the same failed controls instead of focusing on new strategic risks.
• Diminished Authority: Repeatedly reporting the same issues weakens the Audit Division's influence with senior management and auditees.

This instructor-led, live training in France (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level internal auditors looking to enhance their audit effectiveness through the application of structured RCA techniques.

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

• Understand RCA methodologies and their role in internal auditing.
• Identify and analyze the root causes of audit findings.
• Apply RCA tools such as the 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans based on RCA findings.
• Integrate RCA into the internal audit process to improve risk management.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level safety professionals and operational managers seeking to enhance their ability to investigate incidents, identify systemic weaknesses, and craft effective corrective and preventive actions.

Course Objectives:

• Following this one-day session, participants will be able to:
  • Define risk, its origins, and its business impact, thereby increasing their overall awareness of the subject.
  • Identify specific scenarios that help organizations minimize and, ideally, eliminate risks.
  • Proactively forecast potential risks and challenges.
  • Explore various techniques for identifying, mitigating, and limiting risk.
  • Work with internal departments to strengthen the organization’s overall risk management framework.