An intensive professional development training course on
Financial Statement Review and Internal Controls
Strengthening Oversight, Transparency, and Financial Integrity
Why Choose Financial Statement Review and Internal Controls Training Course?
In an increasingly complex financial and regulatory landscape, organizations must ensure their financial statements are both accurate and compliant, while also maintaining a robust internal control framework. This Financial Statement Review and Internal Controls training course offers a deep dive into the essential skills required to effectively review financial statements and evaluate internal controls in alignment with best practices and international standards.
Participants will gain the knowledge necessary to identify discrepancies, assess financial performance, ensure compliance with relevant frameworks such as IFRS or GAAP, and evaluate internal control systems using globally recognized models like COSO. Designed for professionals involved in financial management, auditing, or compliance, this training blends technical knowledge with practical tools to enhance decision-making and reduce organizational risk.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Conduct thorough reviews of financial statements for accuracy and compliance
- Understand and apply key financial ratios and performance indicators
- Identify irregularities or red flags in financial reporting
- Evaluate the design and implementation of internal control systems
- Integrate financial review findings into risk management and governance frameworks
- Support strategic financial decision-making through data-driven insights
The Course Content
- Objectives and components of financial statements
- Roles and responsibilities in the financial statement review process
- The link between financial reporting and internal controls
- Common reporting frameworks: IFRS vs. GAAP
- Understanding key financial disclosures
- Analytical review procedures: trend, variance, and ratio analysis
- Identifying inconsistencies and unusual transactions
- Revenue recognition and expense classification issues
- Evaluating asset valuation and impairment
- Reviewing liabilities, contingencies, and off-balance-sheet items
- Definition and significance of internal control systems
- The COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework
- Control environment
- Risk assessment
- Control activities
- Information & communication
- Monitoring
- Types of controls: preventive, detective, corrective
- Internal control documentation and flowcharts
- Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls
- Techniques for control testing and sampling
- Identifying control weaknesses and their financial impact
- Internal controls and fraud prevention
- Combining findings from financial reviews with internal control assessments
- Risk-based approach to financial audits
- Reporting results to stakeholders: internal audit reports and recommendations
- Developing action plans for control improvement
- Case study: full review of a company's financial statements and control systems
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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