2026: Mastering the core skills of effective audit and risk committees

2026: Mastering the core skills of effective audit and risk committees

£450.00 + VAT
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Valuation and corporate finance
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Schedule Description: Build the insight, confidence, and practical skills to deliver strong oversight, challenge constructively, and enhance governance performance.
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CPD hours: 3hrs 30mins

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Equip yourself with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and understanding necessary to effectively execute your oversight responsibilities as a member of the Audit and Risk committee.

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08 July 2026, Mastering the core skills of effective audit and risk committees - virtual classroom

08 July 2026, Mastering the core skills of effective audit and risk committees - virtual classroom

£450.00 + VAT
Available
Virtual
All Locations
Valuation and corporate finance
Jul
8
Wed
17:00
-
20:30 BST
Schedule Type Title: 1st of the Month
Schedule Description: Build the insight, confidence, and practical skills to deliver strong oversight, challenge constructively, and enhance governance performance.
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 3.50
CPD hours: 3hrs 30mins
Virtual
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Description

Equip yourself with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and understanding necessary to effectively execute your oversight responsibilities as a member of the Audit and Risk committee.

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Virtual classroom - Mastering the core skills of effective audit and risk committees
Build the insight, confidence, and practical skills to deliver strong oversight, challenge constructively, and enhance governance performance.
*New for 2026*

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08/07/2026, 17:00 - 20:30 BST

Virtual

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
An effective Audit and Risk Committee is an essential part of an effective Board. It is fundamental that the Audit and Risk Committee acts as an oversight sub-committee of the Board, reflective of its constitution, considering and challenging, and not itself performing relevant processes.

The Audit and Risk Committee comes under close scrutiny, especially in the context of corporate governance reforms and corporate failures, and expectations of its role are now much higher. The activities of the Committee are also much broader incorporating areas such as whistleblowing, internal investigations and interacting and overseeing internal audit and other related assurance work.

Demystify what the Audit and Risk Committee does with this essential training to ensure you are a valued and effective member of the Committee.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is designed for new and prospective members of the Audit and Risk Committee or Board Members seeking a refresher.

WHY CHOOSE ICAEW?
• Trusted heritage: For over 145 years, ICAEW has trained and supported the world’s leading finance professionals, setting the global benchmark for quality.
• Expert-led learning: Our courses are designed and delivered by subject matter experts, combining professional insight with real-world experience.
• Connected and relevant: With close links to government, regulators, and industry, our training reflects the latest challenges and opportunities in business and finance.
• Practical and interactive: Live, small-group learning with peer exchange ensures every programme delivers immediate workplace impact – and counts as verifiable CPD.

CPD HOURS
ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this course could contribute up to 3hrs 30mins of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the course booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

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This 3h30 course, run in partnership with the Non-Executive Directors' Association (NEDA), covers a breadth of essential topics including:

  • How to be an effective Audit and Risk Committee.
  • The roles and responsibilities of Committee members.
  • The internal focus on risk management and internal control.
  • The external focus on the corporate reporting cycle and relationships with the external auditors.
  • The annual Audit Committee Report.
  • Insight from an experienced guest Audit and Risk Committee Chair either on the course or shortly afterwards.

All sessions are expert-led, include interactive discussions and/or exercises either in mini break-out groups or plenary and focus on practical application.

The exact running order varies depending on the availability of any guest speakers plus the amount of engagement from each course’s specific attendees.

 

Nick Blackwell FCA, CEO, NEDA

Nick is CEO of the Non-Executive Directors’ Association (‘NEDA’), established in 2006 to develop quality board professionals and highly effective boards through promoting good governance and diversity of thought in the boardroom. NEDA partners with the ICAEW in delivering governance-based training, webinars and insight.

Nick is a leading authority in Corporate Governance, Audit and Assurance, Risk and Finance. He has 18 years’ experience delivering CPD, exam, and train-the-trainer courses both online and in-person worldwide. Delegates particularly enjoy Nick’s interactive and collaborative training style.

Nick has co-authored several books including ‘The NED Handbook (6th edition)’, ‘Essential Governance, Risk and Business Ethics’ and ‘Essential Audit and Assurance’.

Nick is an ICAEW-qualified FCA having trained as an auditor with big-4 accounting firm PwC. He then moved into investment banking with Lehman Brothers where he specialised in corporate governance, audit, risk, internal control and strategy.
Rate Cost 
ICAEW Member £350 + VAT
Non-member £450 + VAT

Is there any pre-work?
No, there is no pre-work to complete before the course.

How are the courses delivered?
All Virtual Classrooms are run by live on Zoom. These are interactive and not recorded, interaction and delegate involvement is encouraged.

When will I receive joining instructions?
One week before the course you will receive an email with joining instructions including a Zoom link.

Are there breaks?
Yes, no fixed timings - will depend on the length of the course.

How do I access the course slide deck?
Materials and any other resources for the course are shared during and after the course.

What if I miss the live date?
The Virtual Classrooms are not recorded so we recommend you attend all sessions.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?
This is not a problem, the classroom starts at the start time, but you will be let in if you are delayed for any reason. Trainers do their best to accommodate catch-up, but this is not guaranteed. Where possible please let us know of any delays so we are aware when doing role call at the beginning of the session.

Can I have my colleague with me in the live course?
Yes, but only if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?
No, virtual classrooms are not, and may not be, recorded.

Do the courses on this programme count as verifiable CPD?
Yes, these courses contribute verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?
Virtual Classrooms are designed to resemble a real classroom. Therefore, group sizes vary between 6 – 20 delegates per course.

 

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