Planning and Risk Assessment Training Course

This instructor-led live training, conducted in Italy (online or onsite), is designed for intermediate to advanced finance and asset management professionals seeking to enhance asset tracking, control, and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Classify and configure fixed assets according to IFRS regulations.
• Manage asset creation, acquisition, and capitalization.
• Implement control measures for asset tracking and monitoring.
• Apply appropriate depreciation and amortization methods.
• Process asset movements, transfers, and disposals effectively.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and audit standards.

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level finance and accounting professionals who aim to effectively manage, value, and audit fixed assets in accordance with accounting standards and regulations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the lifecycle and classification of fixed assets.
• Apply local and international accounting standards in asset valuation and depreciation.
• Manage fixed assets with proper controls, tools, and procedures.
• Comply with legal and tax frameworks relevant to asset management and reporting.

Course Objective:

Equipping participants with a solid grasp of GRC processes and capabilities, along with the necessary skills to effectively integrate governance, performance management, risk management, internal control, and compliance activities.

Course Summary:

• Key terms and definitions in GRC
• Core principles of GRC
• Essential components, practices, and activities
• The connection between GRC and related disciplines

Overview

Regulators worldwide are increasingly tying the volume of risk a bank assumes to the amount of capital it must maintain, while financial institutions are progressively adopting risk-centric management practices. The growing complexity of banking operations, product offerings, regulatory frameworks, and the global market imposes significant challenges for effective risk oversight. A critical takeaway from the banking crises of the past five years is that risks are deeply interconnected; therefore, banks must comprehend these interactions to manage them efficiently.

Key features include:

• an explanation of current risk-based regulations
• a comprehensive review of the primary risks confronting banks
• industry best practices for adopting an enterprise-wide approach to integrating risk management
• the application of governance techniques to cultivate a group-wide culture where every employee actively contributes to managing risks in alignment with the bank’s strategic objectives
• an exploration of potential future challenges for risk managers

The course heavily utilizes case studies designed to explore, examine, and reinforce the concepts and ideas covered over the five-day period. Historical events within banking will be referenced throughout to illustrate instances where risk management failures led to losses, along with the actions that could have prevented them.

Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to assist bank management in delivering an appropriate integrated strategy for navigating the complex and evolving risks and regulations of today’s international banking landscape. Specifically, this course aims to provide senior-level management with an understanding of:

• major risks within the financial industry and key international risk regulations
• strategies for managing a bank’s assets and liabilities to maximize returns
• the interactions between different risk types and how banks utilize an integrated approach for their management
• corporate governance and best practices for managing the diverse interests of stakeholders
• methods for developing a culture of risk governance as a tool to minimize unnecessary risk-taking

Who should attend this seminar

This course is designed for individuals new to integrated risk management, senior managers responsible for strategic risk management, or those seeking to deepen their understanding of enterprise risk management. It will be beneficial for:

• Board-level bank management
• Senior managers
• Senior risk managers and analysts
• Senior directors and risk managers responsible for strategic risk management
• Internal auditors
• Regulatory and compliance personnel
• Treasury professionals
• Asset and liability managers and analysts
• Regulators and supervisory professionals
• Suppliers and consultants to banks and the risk management industry
• Corporate governance and risk governance managers.

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to develop a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems using RCA methodologies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand essential concepts of RCA and continuous improvement cycles.
• Apply different RCA tools to identify the root cause of problems.
• Develop and implement effective problem-solving strategies.
• Integrate RCA into organizational improvement and prevention efforts.

The primary objective of this program is to shift the audit process from a reactive approach focused on "identifying" issues to a proactive strategy centered on "prevention." By mastering Root Cause Analysis, the Internal Audit team will specifically aim to eliminate recurring findings. This ensures that once a weakness is identified, the resulting recommendation provides a lasting solution, thereby protecting the company's operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Failing to implement structured RCA creates a high-risk environment:

• Financial Erosion: Unresolved root causes in financial processes result in cumulative losses that increase over time.
• Resource Wastage: Auditors spend 40% more time re-auditing the same failed controls rather than focusing on new strategic risks.
• Diminished Authority: Continuously reporting the same issues undermines the Audit Division's influence with senior management and auditees.

This live, instructor-led training in Italy (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level internal auditors seeking to enhance their audit effectiveness through structured RCA techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand RCA methodologies and their role in internal auditing.
• Identify and analyze the root causes of audit findings.
• Apply RCA tools such as the 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans based on RCA findings.
• Integrate RCA into the internal audit process to improve risk management.

This instructor-led, live training, available both online and onsite, targets intermediate-level safety professionals and operational managers looking to strengthen their capabilities in investigating incidents, identifying systemic vulnerabilities, and developing robust corrective and preventive measures.

Course Objectives:

• This one-day course aims to empower trainees and participants with the following capabilities upon completion:
  • Clearly define risk, trace its origins, and understand its business impact through heightened awareness.
  • Provide concrete examples that assist the organization in containing and, ideally, eliminating risks.
  • Proactively forecast potential risks and challenges.
  • Learn a variety of techniques to identify, mitigate, and control risk.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen the organization's overall risk management framework.