The role of Internal Audit

The role of Internal Audit

For anyone involved in procuring goods and services, preparing tenders or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils.

This session is an introduction to the basics of procurement for local councils – inviting quotes, producing specifications and tender documentation, achieving competition and value for money, managing contracts.

Event Information

Event Date Thu 8 Dec 2022 10:00
Event End Date Thu 8 Dec 2022 11:30
Cut off date Wed 7 Dec 2022 8:00
Capacity 3
Registered 0
Available Place 3
Individual Price £30 to Members
Speaker Steve Parkinson
Location Zoom
Categories Finance Training

Further Details

Topics include:

• legislation and guidance
• Roles and responsibilities
• Risk management
• Internal controls
• how the council appoints an internal auditor
• Scope of internal audit
• Reviewing internal control
• Internal audit reports
Session benefits:

By the end of Contracts and Procurement you will:

• Understand the purpose of internal audit
• Be aware of relevant legislation and sources of guidance
• Understand how a council should appoint an internal auditor
• Recognise the importance of internal controls
• Be aware of the need to review effectiveness

The delegates email address

Will be shared with the tutor to ensure you are sent the joining instructions before the event.
Fees

£30.00 per delegate for Member Councils

Non-member fee £60.00

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE AGREEMENT OF YOUR COUNCIL TO PAY THE COURSE FEE
Cancellations

Any delegate cancellations

must be received in writing 5 days before the event for a full refund of the fee. Substitute delegate(s) may be named at any time up to the event.
To attend this session

you will need

A suitable device for attending the session with a speaker, camera and microphone; laptops and tablets are ideal.

Speakers

Steve Parkinson

The Parkinson Partnership LLP

Steve is a former Town Clerk and an accountant with 30 years’ experience in public and voluntary sector finance. He now specialises in delivering training and advice on VAT and finance matters for the local council sector.

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