Technical Skills of Corporate Governance and Combating Financial and Administrative Corruption is a crucial course offered by the British Academy for Training and Development. This training is designed to enhance participants' ability to apply effective corporate governance practices and to fight financial and administrative corruption. The course focuses on equipping participants with the skills needed to promote transparency and integrity in organizations, while also tackling corruption through effective policies and systems that ensure accountability and internal auditing.

This course is essential for both public and private sector institutions, as adherence to corporate governance practices and fighting corruption directly contributes to the sustainability and effective operation of organizations. By the end of the course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to foster governance and transparency within their organizations, helping reduce corruption and promote accountability.

Who Should Attend?

• Executives and board members in corporations and organizations.

• Internal auditors, compliance officers, and regulatory specialists.

• Risk management and compliance professionals within organizations.

• Legal consultants specializing in governance and accountability.

• Employees responsible for implementing anti-corruption strategies in government or private sector institutions.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• To enable participants to understand the core concepts of corporate governance and the importance of applying them effectively.

• To equip participants with the necessary skills to combat financial and administrative corruption in their organizations.

• To enhance the ability of participants to develop and implement effective internal auditing and monitoring policies and systems.

• To improve awareness of international standards for governance and transparency in organizations.

• To train participants on the use of modern tools and techniques to combat corruption and enhance accountability.

• Concepts of Corporate Governance

  • Definition of corporate governance and its primary objectives.

  • The importance of corporate governance in improving organizational performance.

  • The difference between good and poor governance.

• Types of Financial and Administrative Corruption

  • Financial corruption: its forms and impacts.

  • Administrative corruption: causes and consequences.

  • The distinction between financial and administrative corruption and how to recognize each.

• International Systems to Combat Corruption

  • International treaties and conventions aimed at combating corruption.

  • The role of international organizations in promoting transparency and accountability.

  • The basic principles that guide global anti-corruption efforts.

• The Executive Board and Its Role in Governance

  • Defining the role of the board of directors in governance.

  • How to structure the board to ensure transparency.

  • The role of the executive board in implementing governance policies.

• Different Committees in Corporate Governance

  • The importance of supervisory committees, such as audit and risk committees.

  • The role of the executive committee in strategic decision-making.

  • The function of advisory and steering committees.

• The Relationship Between the Board and Executive Management

  • Defining the responsibilities between the board and executive management.

  • Ensuring a balance of power between executive and non-executive directors.

  • Managing potential conflicts between the board and management.

• The Principle of Transparency in Governance

  • The importance of transparency in decision-making.

  • How to enhance transparency in organizational reporting.

  • Tools to implement transparency in corporate governance.

• The Principle of Accountability

  • Defining accountability and its importance in governance.

  • Systems that support accountability within organizations.

  • How to create a culture of accountability in the workplace.

• The Principle of Fairness

  • Applying fairness in resource and benefit distribution.

  • Fairness standards in decision-making processes.

  • Enhancing fairness in addressing employee and client complaints.

• Strategies for Combating Financial Corruption

  • Implementing financial monitoring policies.

  • The role of internal auditing in detecting financial corruption.

  • Preventing financial manipulation within organizations.

• Policies and Procedures for Combating Administrative Corruption

  • Building effective administrative oversight systems.

  • Training employees to report suspicious activities.

  • Creating an ethical and transparent work environment.

• Dealing with Corruption When Discovered

  • Internal investigation mechanisms for corruption cases.

  • The role of legal oversight in addressing corruption.

  • Steps to take legal action against corrupt individuals.

• Concepts of Internal Auditing in Governance

  • Defining internal auditing and its objectives.

  • The role of internal auditing in protecting against corruption.

  • The relationship between internal auditing and organizational performance.

• Modern Auditing Systems

  • Tools and technologies for modern auditing practices.

  • The role of technology in enhancing auditing capabilities.

  • How to use software tools to monitor financial and administrative processes.

• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Internal Auditing

  • Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of internal auditing systems.

  • The role of auditing in improving governance standards.

  • How to improve auditing systems based on evaluation results.

• The Role of Executives in Promoting Governance

  • Executive responsibilities in ensuring effective governance.

  • The importance of leadership in promoting governance and transparency.

  • How executives can lead by example in governance practices.

• Strategic Decisions and Governance Implementation

  • How to make strategic decisions that support effective governance.

  • The role of executives in implementing governance policies.

  • The impact of strategic decisions on the organizational culture.

• Crisis Management and Corruption in Companies

  • How to deal with financial and administrative crises.

  • The role of executives in managing corruption cases.

  • Techniques for effective communication with employees during a crisis.

• The Importance of Transparent Financial Reporting

  • How transparent financial reports promote corporate governance.

  • The relationship between proper financial reporting and governance.

  • How to present clear and accurate financial statements.

• Auditing and Financial Review

  • The role of auditing in ensuring transparency in financial reports.

  • How to select auditors effectively.

  • The role of independent auditing in ensuring report integrity.

• Analyzing Financial Data to Detect Corruption

  • How to use financial data analysis to uncover fraudulent activities.

  • Data analysis tools for reviewing financial flows.

  • Applying techniques to detect manipulation in financial records.

• Defining Integrity in Organizations

  • How to build a culture of integrity within an organization.

  • The impact of integrity on an organization’s reputation.

  • The role of leadership in promoting integrity values.

• Training on Ethical Behavior

  • The importance of training employees on ethical conduct.

  • Developing training programs to combat corruption.

  • Engaging everyone in ethical initiatives within the organization.

• Promoting Accountability and Oversight Through Organizational Culture

  • How to enhance accountability at all levels.

  • The role of employees in supporting transparency and integrity.

  • Building a culture of self-regulation within the organization.

• Challenges of Implementing Governance in the Public Sector

  • The differences between governance in the public and private sectors.

  • The challenges faced by public institutions in implementing governance.

  • How to manage political factors in public sector governance.

• The Role of Regulatory Bodies in Public Sector Governance

  • How regulatory bodies enhance governance in public institutions.

  • The importance of cooperation among governmental bodies to combat corruption.

  • The role of internal auditing in the public sector.

• Best Practices in Public Sector Governance

  • Examples of effective governance practices in public institutions.

  • Implementing global governance principles in the public sector.

  • Developing public policies to improve institutional performance.

• Future Challenges in Corporate Governance

  • The impact of technology on governance practices.

  • The increasing challenges organizations will face in the future.

  • How to adapt governance systems to global changes.

• Using Technology to Combat Corruption

  • The role of modern technology in fighting financial and administrative corruption.

  • How big data and analytics can help detect corruption.

  • Enhancing auditing tools using artificial intelligence.

• The Future of Corporate Governance

  • Future trends in governance.

  • How to enhance governance practices.

  • Opportunities and challenges for corporate governance.