INTRODUCTION
The challenges posed by the rapid expansion of branch networks, the introduction of e-banking products and the extension of bank franchises across national boundaries has made it imperative for Bank Inspectors and Internal Auditors to upgrade their skills.


FOCUS OF THE WORKSHOP
Participants will learn how to: Evaluate statutory audit provisions with respect to Internal Control assignments; Design and utilise various techniques of conducting bank inspection and Write effective Audit report in line with standard requirement

THE WORKSHOP WILL DEAL WITH THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:

• Definition of internal control system
• Internal control system and procedures
• System documentation process
• System review methods; to detect loop holes in the internal control process and to plug identified loopholes
• System upgrade; to cover anticipated areas of deficiencies
• Emerging trends and challenges; Accounting and Auditing Requirements for Banks under Statute and their implications for Internal Control.
• Risk Analysis in Banking Building a Control Environment: Planning and Control of the Audit Function. Audit Evidence
•  Examination of Questioned Documents and Signatures in Banking Operations. Auditing Through the Computer
• Proactively measure operational risks in the banks and take steps to minimize operational failures. Appreciate computer-based audit procedures.
• Audit through the Computer Electronic Banking: Challenges for the Audit Function.
• Examination of Nigerian Banks; Effective Audit Reporting, Follow-Up and Post Audit. Professional Ethics; and the Bank Inspector. Experience Sharing.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS :      
Bank Inspectors, Internal Auditors, Accountants, Branch Managers and Bank Examiners
Of banks, allied institutions and other companies interested in related activities.


WORKSHOP METHOD:
Formal lectures, Group discussions and Case study.

WORKSHOP VENUE:           
Nisrel Training and Conference Center,
Elephant Cement House,
(5th floor, B Wing) Alausa, Ikeja- Lagos.

DATE: 11-13 May, & 12-14 Oct , 2009
                       
FEES: The workshop fee is N55, 500.00 (Forty Five Thousand Five Hundred Naira) only, per participant to cover workshop literature and materials, Executive Bag, Tea/Coffee, Lunch, Photographs, Certificates. Payment may be in cash or Bank draft. Payment may be made before the workshop date or at the venue of the workshop.

DISCOUNTS:
3-5 Participants   5%
Above 5-participants    10%

MODE OF PAYMENTS:
Payments in cash or bank draft should be made to  “Francis Consulting “ and sent to:       

The Managing Director,
Francis Consulting
Suit T02;Second Floor Alade Shopping Mall Ikeja-Lagos,
P.O BOX 102 Oshopey Plaza Post Office Allen Ikeja.
Tel: 01-7943921; 08075486693; 07090058765

For In-house training arrangements, please call Francis –08035062583