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Delivering high-impact assurance requires internal audit functions to look beyond operational controls and evaluate the strategic pillars of governance, culture, and risk architecture. The Auditing Governance, Strategy, Ethics and Risk Management (GSER) course equips internal audit managers and senior leaders with practical tools to audit enterprise risk management maturity, assess organisational ethics strategies, and benchmark practices against King IV and COSO frameworks. Aligned with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS); including Standard 9.1 and Domain II professional ethics principles; this programme provides the methodology needed to evaluate governance effectiveness, mitigate fraud risk, and fulfil the IIA annual ethics declaration requirements. Date: 7 - 8 December 2026 Location: Definitive Conferencing, Cnr Definitive Lane & Kruin Streets, Harmelia, Isando, Gauteng CPD Hours: 16 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

If you're an internal auditor or GRC professional, you know how crucial it is to stay on top of new regulations, risks, and training. That's why we've created a dedicated space for you. The new LinkedIn group, Internal Audit and Governance, is a community for South African professionals to connect, share knowledge, and elevate our skills. What are your biggest challenges in GRC right now? Join the conversation and help us build a community of excellence. Join the group and let's get started: linkedin.com/groups/15425002 #InternalAudit #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

What limits internal audit effectiveness the most in an internal audit function?

Become an indispensable internal audit manager. Our Occupational Certificate equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead, plan, and execute high-impact internal audits. Gain a nationally recognised qualification that validates your expertise and opens doors to career advancement. Ready to take control? For more information, email [email protected], or visit our website: governanceacademy.co.za/page…, or leave a comment, and we will be in touch. #Learnerships #InternalAudit #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Whistleblowing operates at the critical intersection of organisational culture, governance, and legal compliance, serving as an indispensable frontline defence against corporate wrongdoing. The Auditor's Role in Assessing Whistleblower Programmes (ARAWP) course equips internal audit professionals to evaluate the effectiveness, independence, and operational robustness of internal and external reporting mechanisms. Delegates will examine the global benchmark standard ISO 37002:2021 Whistleblowing Management Systems alongside statutory requirements under South Africa's Protected Disclosures Act (PDA). The one-day curriculum also addresses first-responder protocols, safeguards against occupational detriment and retaliation, and the essential role of psychological safety in fostering a transparent speaking-up culture. Participants will leave with practical methodologies to audit whistleblowing frameworks and deliver dependable assurance to governance structures. Date: 4 December 2026 Location: Definitive Conferencing, Cnr Definitive Lane & Kruin Streets, Harmelia, Isando, Gauteng CPD Hours: 8 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Drive professional excellence through our interactive learning platform. Master complex internal audit challenges in a secure, simulated environment before applying them in the field. Achieving professional excellence requires the freedom to practise and refine your skills in a setting that replicates the complexities of the modern internal audit landscape. The Leadership Academy's interactive learning platform offers this exact environment, allowing you to navigate difficult scenarios and master intricate concepts with total confidence. By focusing on practical application and expert-led storytelling, this platform ensures you are fully prepared for real-world impact, making your professional development journey both intrinsically motivating and highly effective. What is inside the platform: • 70+ immersive audit modules: Learn by doing, not just watching. • 350+ CPD points: Including five essential ethics training modules. • Diverse skills: Expert-led courses covering risk analysis, IT auditing, team productivity, communication, and more. Upskilling your team? Volume discounts are available when you purchase multiple licenses! Contact our team to find out more. Visit: gamifiedtraining.co.za #ProfessionalDevelopment #AuditTraining #CPD #InteractiveLearning #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy #GRC #PlayLearnAdvance #GamifiedTraining

AI can do the heavy lifting in your internal audit process, boosting your efficiency exponentially. But let's be clear: using AI incorrectly isn't just ineffective; it can lead to "hallucinations" and costly errors that compromise your findings. It’s not enough to just have access to AI tools; you need the expertise to control them. We don't just tell you to "use AI"; we show you exactly how to leverage it effectively, accurately, and safely to prevent mistakes. See the difference right now: Watch our FREE Masterclass snippet on exactly how to use ChatGPT to audit PDFs accurately: m.youtube.com/watch?v=eBuErj… Ready to stop grinding and start optimising? Master the full toolkit and future-proof your internal audit process. Secure your spot today: courses.tomorrowtodayglobal.… Bookings & Enquiries: [email protected] #InternalAudit #AIAuditAccuracy #AuditEfficiency #RiskMitigation #FutureOfWork #ProfessionalDevelopment @tomorrowtrends

The 15 September 2026 effective date for the Third-Party Topical Requirement has officially arrived. If your internal audit function hasn't fully integrated these requirements yet, focus your efforts on these four practical priorities right now: 1. Re-evaluate your approved 2026/27 internal audit plan. Identify every engagement that touches a third-party relationship; including those not explicitly labelled as such, from IT vendor reviews to outsourced payroll and contracted service delivery. 2. Update your internal audit engagement templates immediately. Do not wait for fieldwork. Retrofitting a Topical Requirement into an internal audit working paper file after the fact is painful, inefficient, and rarely defensible. 3. Build your exclusion rationale directly into the workflow. Professional judgement is permitted under the standards, but undocumented professional judgement cannot be defended during an external review. 4. Brief your audit committee now. Ensure your audit committee understands how the internal audit function is applying the new requirements. A proactive briefing demonstrates that the IAF is leading with foresight rather than scrambling to react. How is your internal audit function adapting to the Third-Party Topical Requirement so far? What would you add? Start the conversation with our technical team today: Email: [email protected] Learn more: governanceacademy.co.za/page… #InternalAudit #ThirdPartyRisk #CAE #IAF #InternalAuditPlanning #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

This course is designed for practicing, senior, and advanced Internal Audit professionals looking to spearhead risk coordination within their organisations. This course explores how a combined assurance model effectively coordinates the efforts of management, internal, and external assurance providers to develop a holistic, shared view of the entity’s risk profile. Participants will unpack the principles behind combined assurance, navigate the new IIA combined assurance model, and evaluate King IV requirements alongside various defence models. By working through practical templates and learning to map and assess combined assurance maturity, you will gain the insights needed to overcome top integration challenges, mitigate risk, enhance profitability, and confidently reassure the board that risk management controls are adequate and effective. Date: 7-8 December 2026 Location: Online CPD Hours: 16 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Enjoy on demand training. For just R12,500 ex VAT per license, our interactive training solution fits 350+ CPD points directly into your schedule. Get a full year of access to 70+ expert-led courses covering IT auditing, communication, risk analysis, and team productivity. Unbeatable value, total flexibility. Supercharge your development, visit gamifiedtraining.co.za #InternalAudit #ProfessionalDevelopment #CostEfficiency #CorporateGovernance #PlayLearnAdvance #GamifiedTraining #GRCTraining #ValueOptimisation

Great audit leadership is about more than technical review; it is about unlocking critical thinking, building ownership, and growing future audit leaders. The Effective Coaching Skills for Audit Managers (ECSAM) course equips internal audit managers, supervisors, and senior auditors to balance coaching with directive instruction depending on risk, timeline, and team capability. Delegates will master structured coaching frameworks, Level 3 active listening, and psychological safety to foster accountability without increasing deadline pressure. Delegates will learn how to embed coaching directly into working paper reviews, deliver constructive, growth-oriented feedback, and guide junior auditors toward sharper analysis and confident decision-making. Date: 3 - 4 December 2026 Location: Online CPD Hours: 16 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Are you a busy professional seeking flexibility in your skills development? Our on-demand Skills Development Portal is designed for you! Access a range of digitised learning alternatives to upskill and reskill at a reduced cost. Unlock these incredible benefits: • Over 50 hours of CPD hours • Includes MBA Express courses • Over 35 online learning programmes to choose from • Different fields of study to choose from • Pay a once-off fee for 12 months access • R11,500.00 incl. VAT for annual access • Enjoy self-paced learning Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your professional growth! Visit our website for more information: governanceacademy.co.za/page… #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy #SkillsDevelopment #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPDCredits

To help their organisations achieve strategic goals, internal audit leaders must navigate complex relationships across boards, audit committees, executive suites, and their own audit teams. The Leadership Development – Introduction (LDEV) course introduces senior internal audit professionals to the multifaceted leadership capabilities required in today’s assurance landscape. Through eight comprehensive modules, delegates will explore visionary storytelling, strategic decision-making, and talent optimisation while fostering team resilience, ethical innovation, and adaptive leadership during transformational change. By examining practical coaching frameworks and active case studies, participants will gain the essential skills to motivate high-performing teams, manage conflict constructively, and command a credible, influential presence across all stakeholder interactions. Date: 7 - 8 December 2026 Location: Online CPD Hours: 16 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

The Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor is an opportunity to augment your skills and knowledge. This qualification aims to prepare Internal Auditors to conduct internal audit engagements under the guidance of an Internal Audit Professional. The entry requirement is NQF Level 6. Seize this chance to participate in a dynamic learning experience. For more information, email [email protected], or visit our website: governanceacademy.co.za/page…, or leave a comment, and we will be in touch. #Learnerships #InternalAudit #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

When you’re inside the frame, it’s almost impossible to see the whole picture. Internal audit teams work tirelessly within established processes, but proximity naturally creates blind spots; in methodology, capability balance, and resource allocation. That is where an objective, external perspective changes the game. By stepping back to evaluate your internal audit function with fresh, authoritative eyes, our Quality Assurance Services (QAS) help you pinpoint exact areas for performance improvement. The outcome isn't just a compliance stamp; it's tangible efficiency gains and a measurably higher-impact function that drives organisational success. Curious about what a fresh perspective could uncover for your IAF? Let’s start with a confidential 30-minute conversation: [email protected] | [email protected] or visit governanceacademy.co.za/page… #InternalAuditActivity #QAS #RiskManagement #AuditExcellence #EQA #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Optimising a professional development budget shouldn't mean compromising on the depth of your training. Structured classroom training and high-level masterclasses will always have a vital place in developing internal auditors, but to build continuous, department-wide capability across a modern risk landscape, functions need an ongoing, cost-effective asset that fits seamlessly into daily operations. At R12,500 per person for an entire year, the Leadership Academy’s Gamified Training interactive learning platform delivers unmatched institutional value. It provides your team with an on-demand training ecosystem without the added corporate travel overhead, accommodation expenses, or lost billable hours. The Financial Force Multiplier: • Unlimited Annual Access: 12 months of self-paced execution across 70+ immersive "Serious Business Games". • Complete CPD Management: Easily secure 350+ CPD points, including the mandatory 5 Ethics training credits. • Broad Technical Scope: Modules cover critical operational pillars, from deep-dive risk analysis to advanced IT auditing. Equip your function with premium, globally benchmarked training built for sustainable annual value. Secure your cost-effective all-access licenses here: gamifiedtraining.co.za #InternalAudit #ProfessionalDevelopment #CostEfficiency #CorporateGovernance #SouthAfricaAuditors #GRCTraining #ValueOptimisation

Stop "wading in the technology back-waters" and start leveraging the true power of your data. This two-day course is designed for auditors who want to move beyond limited sample testing and achieve 100% population coverage through automated, risk-focused analytics. You will gain a deep understanding of how application systems are designed, how data is structured, and how to navigate databases to ensure your audit conclusions are accurate and objective. From mastering data mining techniques to exploring advanced Excel tools and SQL concepts, you will learn to transform manual, time-consuming tasks into continuous monitoring routines that provide visible value-add, enhance fraud detection, and significantly deepen your audit impact. Date: 2 - 4 December 2026 Location: Online CPD Hours: 24 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

What does your audit committee most want from your report-back at the AC meeting?

Preparing for Part 1 of the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA) exam requires a thorough understanding of foundational governance, authority, and professional practice. The Certified Internal Auditor 1 (CIA 1) course provides internal audit professionals across levels 1 to 4 with focused preparation aligned with the updated Global Internal Audit Standards. This course examines the core purpose and mandate of internal auditing, the governance responsibilities shared between the board and the Chief Audit Executive, and the essential components of an internal audit charter. Delegates will explore assurance approaches across operational, financial, compliance, organisational culture, and management reporting audits; building the clarity, exam readiness, and technical confidence needed to excel. Date: 1 - 2 December 2026 Location: Definitive Conferencing, Cnr Definitive Lane & Kruin Streets, Harmelia, Isando, Gauteng CPD Hours: 16 Learn more and register here: governanceacademy.co.za/even… #CPD #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy

Recognising high-level cyber risks and perimeter threats is only step one. When the board and audit committee demand comprehensive assurance, can your internal audit team effectively evaluate the actual applications, architecture, and transaction data running beneath the surface? True operational resilience requires testing the controls in the engine room. To help your team move beyond high-level policies and gain hands-on technical assurance capabilities, the Leadership Academy has scheduled three practical, instructor-led IT audit CPD programmes before year-end: Fundamentals of IT Auditing (FITA) Build a solid foundation in evaluating technology-backed business processes by mastering core IT general controls, access management, and business continuity resilience. Dates: 2 – 3 November 2026 Online: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Classroom: governanceacademy.co.za/even… IT Auditing for Non-I.T. Auditors (Basics of I.T. Auditing) (BITA) Bridge the gap between operational business units and technology by gaining practical methods to assess IT general controls, application systems, and third-party service provider reports. Dates: 9 – 11 November 2026 Online: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Classroom: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Using CAATs to Audit Application Systems – Auditing Through the Data (CAATACR) Empower your internal audit team to independently interrogate system data, verify application controls, and uncover digital fraud patterns using Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques. Dates: 7 – 9 December 2026 Online: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Classroom: governanceacademy.co.za/even… Seats are limited across both virtual and face-to-face sessions. Secure your booking via the links above or email [email protected] before registrations close. #InternalAudit #ITAudit #CybersecurityAwareness #CyberAwarenessMonth #CAATs #CorporateGovernance #RiskAssurance #CPDTraining #GlobalInternalAuditStandards #GoodGovernance #LeadershipAcademy