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Helping shape
your future
Professional
training from
PwC’s Academy
2014
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Contents
1. About PwC 5
2. About PwC’s Academy 7
3. Why use PwC’s Academy for your training 9
4. Customised training solutions 10
5. Open training courses 12
6. Training directory 14
7. Locations 46
‘At PwC, we measure success
by our ability to create the
value that our clients, our
people and our communities
are looking for.’
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‘One region, one firm, 21 offices in
12 countries, 2,750 people
including 169 Partners, established
in the region for over 40 years.’
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1. PwC – What makes
us different?
PwC is a global leader in providing accounting and Creating value for our clients,
people and communities in a
consulting services. We can help you meet any kind of changing world
business or economic challenge – whether you need to find PwC helps organisations and
and utilise new opportunities, manage and reduce risks, individuals create the value they’re
looking for. We’re a network of firms
improve your efficiency, or are seeking a new direction to in 158 countries with more than
grow your business. 180,000 people who are committed
to delivering quality in assurance, tax
and advisory services. At PwC, we
measure success by our ability to create
the value that our clients, our people
and our communities are looking
for. Our reputation lies in building
lasting relationships with our clients
and a focus on delivering value in all
we do. We can bring our world‑class
capabilities and experience to your
business goals.
Our commitment: deliver value,
with you, everyday
Established in the Middle East for
40 years, PwC employs over 2,750
people and has 21 offices across 12
countries: Baghdad, Bahrain, Egypt,
Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,
Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the
Palestinian Territories and the United
Arab Emirates. Complementing our
deep industry expertise and breadth
of experience is our local knowledge
across the Middle East region.
Everyday, our people work with you
to build the value you are looking for.
We start by getting to know you. You
do the talking, we’ll do the listening.
Our tailored solutions will help you
meet the challenges and opportunities
of doing business in the Middle East
market, and beyond.
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‘We help organisations across the
region to grow and retain their
talent, providing the very best
training programmes for our clients,
our students and their sponsors.’
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2. About PwC’s Academy
PwC’s Academy is the educational business of PwC. Our goal is to help improve the
knowledge, skills, competence and expertise of people in finance and business; to help
organisations across the region grow and retain their talent. Our foundation is our
team of expert professionals who convey their wealth of knowledge and the practical
experience they have gained within leading organisations around the world.
PwC’s Academy is committed to
Our capabilities at a glance: supporting the sustainable growth
of local talent across the region.
Our expanding Academy currently
Finance and Financial operates across the Middle East from
Accounting Reporting and six countries: UAE, Oman, Egypt,
IFRS Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
PwC’s Academy in the Middle East
is part of a growing network of
Academies present in over 30 countries
worldwide.
Tax Risk Management
and Internal We offer a variety of training courses,
Audit based on the best practices of PwC
Global and the individual experiences
of our experts. We constantly adapt our
courses to meet the needs of modern
business, customising them to our
Board Training Fraud and clients requirements and assisting our
and Corporate Forensic clients in reaching their organisational
Governance training and strategic objectives.
PwC’s Academy’s global network
of professionals sets us apart from
other providers. We communicate
constantly, exchange best practice,
Project PwC’s Mini‑MBA ideas and experience. We take this
Management Programme knowledge and evolve our courses
to meet the ever‑changing needs
of modern businesses and their
people in the region; this way we
make sure that we are providing
the very best training programmes
Management International for our clients, our students and
Skills Professional their sponsors.
Finance and
Accounting
Qualifications
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‘Our training programmes are
designed to provide participants with
an active and relevant learning
experience...’
‘We believe that actively
engaged participants
better absorb and retain
their knowledge...’
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3. Why use PwC’s Academy for
your training needs?
We take time to listen, question and understand your business environment and your
training needs, to help you grow and develop your talent.
We then leverage the deep industry Our training programmes are designed to provide
expertise, strong judgement and rich
experience of our global network of
participants with an active and relevant learning
professionals to create the programmes experience. Our resources and methodologies include:
to fit your training needs. This is how
we do business, and we believe that’s
why some of the region’s most iconic The use of technical Webinars
brands work with PwC. You can count and subject matter
on us to share our thinking, insights experts
and experience to develop a fresh
perspective and practical advice.
We are here to help.
Relevant and concise E‑learning
Our training methodology
course material for
PwC’s Academy’s training methodology
each participant
and approach to transferring
knowledge is constantly reviewed and
updated. We ensure that we bring the
most up to date teaching methods and
Interactive group Mentoring – one to
techniques to our courses.
exercises and one and group
discussions
We strongly believe that actively
engaged participants will absorb
and retain knowledge far more
successfully than those who attend
lecture style courses. Where Participant led For our professional
material is contextualised and presentations qualification courses;
relevant to the participants’ own progress tests,
experiences, understanding is mock exams, and
significantly improved. personalised feedback
for each student
Customised case
studies, business
simulations and role
plays
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4. Customised training solutions
Our training solutions are provided in a range of delivery formats to suit your needs.
We work together with you to understand your current position, goals, objectives and
training needs. We then leverage our resources, the experience and knowledge of our
worldwide network of professionals, to tailor our existing products or develop new
material in order to meet your training needs.
1. Listen and understand your 2. Design and develop your
training needs training programme
• Meet with you; understand your • We build the solution that you need in
organisational goals and objectives. order to address the knowledge and
skills gaps.
• Assess the participants’ current
competencies; identify knowledge • Customise and contextualise the
and skills gaps to be addressed in learning material; working together to
order to meet organisational goals. develop workshops, case studies and
business simulations based on your
business, to keep the material focused
and in context.
• Agree the delivery format and schedule.
3. Delivery of your training 4. Evaluate outcomes and
programme, using the best effectiveness of your training
facilitators and resources
• Carry out course evaluation.
• Roll‑out the training solution; manage • Review participant feedback and
training delivery, administration assessment results.
and logistics.
• Update and adapt material to
• Review the effectiveness of the maximise the outcome of future
training delivery, test learning client programmes.
and understanding throughout the
training period.
10 Helping shape your future‘We work together with you to
understand your current position,
goals, objectives and training needs.’
Customised solutions for
professional qualification
training
When delivering professional
qualification training in house for our
clients, we can offer the following to
maximise the performance of students
in their professional exams:
• Guidance in selection of suitable
candidates for the qualification
• Support with professional body and
exam registration process
• Advice on effective and efficient
self‑study and time management
• Progress tests to assess the
understanding of key topics
• Mock exams at the end of each course
• Full diagnostic reports on
performance and test results for both
students and employers at key stages
during the course
• Monthly attendance report for each
student
• Regular one to one consultations
between students and PwC’s Academy
lecturers
• One to one tutorial support, where
required, to address students’
weaknesses
115. Open training courses
PwC’s Academy provides open training courses throughout the MENA region.
Our open courses are for all to attend; delivered by experienced trainers and
subject matter experts in their field.
We offer a regular programme of
training courses and seminars chosen
for their relevance and pertinence to
current issues and market needs. Please
contact your local PwC’s Academy
representative for details of the open
courses in your location.
Our open professional qualification
courses are designed and delivered
by experienced lecturers. The course
formats and study programmes are
designed and developed in response
to learners’ needs, their employers’
requirements and the demands of the
professional accounting and finance
bodies awarding the qualifications.
Whether preparing for a professional
qualification or looking to up‑skill in
technical or non‑technical areas, our
open courses allow participants to
progress through their chosen course at
the right pace and with the support and
guidance of our experienced lecturers.
12 Helping shape your future‘Our study programmes are
designed and developed in
response to learners’ needs and
their employers’ requirements.’
136. Training Directory Our directory of training courses gives an overview of PwC’s Academy’s educational offering. We understand that each client has different training needs and objectives. If you require training that does not appear in this directory contact us, we will work with you to develop the solution to meet your training needs. Finance and Accounting, Financial Reporting and IFRS Preparation and Maintenance of Accounts Finance for Non Finance Professionals Cash flow Statements – Fundamentals Cash Flow Statements – Advanced Financial Statement Analysis – Fundamentals Financial Statement Analysis – Advanced Budgeting – Fundamentals Budgeting – Advanced Consolidation – Fundamentals Consolidation – Advanced Oil and Gas Accounting – Fundamentals Excel and Financial Modeling An Introduction to Valuations and Capital Budgeting Annual IFRS Update Seminar Introduction to IFRS IFRS Advanced Oil and Gas Accounting IFRS Technical Training Risk Management and Internal Audit Internal Audit Fundamentals Internal Audit Methodology and Practice Risk Based Audit Planning Statistical Sampling for Auditors An Introduction to Controls Self‑Assessment COSO Based Internal Audit Soft Skills for Internal Auditors Computer Assisted Audit Techniques The Internal Auditor – Dealing with Fraud Enterprise Risk Management Cyber Security for the Board Cyber Security for Internal Audit Cyber Resilience Exercise 14 Helping shape your future
Board Training and Corporate Governance
Introduction to Corporate Governance
Company Performance – Effective Monitoring and Review
Effective Board Dynamics
Risk Management and Fraud Prevention
Update for Audit Committees
Regulatory Framework
Board Effectiveness
Fraud and Forensic
Anti‑Bribery & Anti‑Corruption
Anti Money Laundering
Fraud Awareness and Prevention
Initial and Advanced Management of Fraud
Applying Forensic Technology in Prevention, Detection and Response to Fraud
Difference between Fraud Investigation and conducting an Internal Audit Project
Project Management
Project Management – Fundamentals
Project Management – Intermediate
Project Management – Accounting and Finance
PwC’s Mini MBA Programme
PwC’s Mini MBA Programme
Management Skills
PwC’s Professional Skills Certificate
Practical Problem Solving and Decision Making
Professional Management Skills
Professional Presentation Skills
Professional Communication Skills
Finance and accounting
Leadership and Teambuilding
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Leading Teams
Managing Change
Influencing and Negotiation Skills
Cross Cultural Awareness
Coaching and Feedback
Time Management
Conflict Management
Train the Trainer
International Professional Finance and Accounting Qualifications
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Foundation in Accountancy (FIA)
ACCA Diploma in IFRS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
Claritas Investment Certificate®
Certified Management Accountant® (CMA®)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
CIMA Diploma in Performance Management. (Arabic)
ICAEW Accounting Skills Certificate
15Finance and accounting
Preparation and For those with little or no formal accountancy training, who work in an 5 – 7 days
Maintenance of accounts function and are expected to use or understand the mechanics of
Accounts (Introductory double entry bookkeeping.
Bookkeeping)
This course will provide participants with a sound understanding of:
• What makes up the Financial Statements of an organisation
• The purpose of financial accounting
• The detailed techniques of recording accounting entries (double
entry bookkeeping)
• The maintenance of accounting records
• How a set of accounting records are closed
• How the financial statements (statement of income and expenditure
and statement of financial position) are prepared from the
accounting records
Participants will practice bookkeeping techniques through classroom
exercises, business games and workshops, and will gain an understanding
of how financial statements are prepared from these records.
Finance for Non Finance For individuals with little or no formal accountancy training who need an 2 days
Professionals understanding of finance and its impact on their business.
The objective of this course is to give participants a clear overview of:
• The role of finance
• Different sources of finance
• Statement of income and expenditure and statement of
financial position
• Financial statement analysis
• The importance of working capital management
• Budgeting
• Investment appraisal
Using practical examples and case studies, this course enhances the
participants’ confidence to engage with finance professionals and
understand better how their role impacts on the finance function and the
financial performance of their organisation.
Cash flow statements – For finance, accounting and audit practitioners who are required to 1 day
Fundamentals prepare accounts and cash flow statements.
The objective of this course is to give participants a clear overview of:
• The cash flow statement, its scope and application, and
existing requirements
• How to prepare the cash flow statement for an entity
• Analysis of cash flow statements
This workshop will give the audience the opportunity to practice, with
examples, the fundamental techniques in preparing cash flow statements
for single entities. A wide range of industries (including trading, financial
services and insurance) will be covered. Participants will also apply the
knowledge learned during the course to analyse a company’s performance
through its cash flows.
16 Helping shape your futureCash Flow Statements – For CFOs, finance managers, heads of finance departments, accounting 1 day
Advanced and audit practitioners who prepare accounts and cash flow statements,
and wish to practice the preparation of more advanced and complex
cash flows.
Participants will learn the techniques involved in preparing:
• Consolidated statements of cash flows
• Statements of cash flows including foreign operations
• Detailed analysis of cash flow statements
The participants will learn the techniques involved in preparing
consolidated statement of cash flows and the complexities of involving
the translation of a foreign subsidiary. They will also apply the knowledge
learned during the course to analyse a company’s performance through its
cash flows.
Financial Statement For experienced accountants who may have theoretical knowledge of 1 day
Analysis – Fundamentals financial statement analysis, but have little analysis experience.
This course will introduce participants to the critical analysis of:
• The statement of financial position
• Statement of income and expenditure
• The cash flow statement
• Using ratios and other techniques in order to assess a company’s
performance
Participants will leave the course with an understanding of how to make
informed business decisions based on their analysis. They will learn how
to use analysis tools and techniques and key financial ratios, and how to
interpret their findings.
Financial Statement For professionals who use financial statements to make business and/or 2 days
Analysis – Advanced investment decisions.
Finance and accounting
This course will cover the following topics, including how these impact on
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the meaning and interpretation of financial statements:
• The key uses and limitations of financial statement analysis
• The impact of different accounting policies
• Accounting estimates and off balance sheet financing
• Analysis and interpretation of a company’s performance
• Assessing the quality of reported earnings
• “Creative accounting” scandals
• Analysis of past financial performance
• Areas of focus – SOCI and SOFP
• Cash flow analysis – importance of CFS for financial statement analysis
Participants will improve their financial statement analysis skills, will
feel more confident in their ability to comment on business activities
and performance, and to analyse financial health for management and
forecasting purposes. These skills and technical knowledge will be put
into practice throughout the course using interactive examples and case
studies, putting the theory and techniques into context.
17Budgeting – For professionals who are familiar with financial information and who 2 days
Fundamentals want to improve their comprehension of the budgeting process and
budgetary control.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of budgeting:
• Why businesses prepare budgets and plans (and the difference
between these)
• The budgeting process
• Types of budgets
• The importance of assigning responsibility for budgets
• Budgeting terminology
• The computation and analysis of budget variances
Participants will gain an insight into how the budgeting process fits into
the strategic objectives of an organisation, this course will equip them with
the necessary tools and skills to prepare and monitor budgets effectively.
Budgeting – Advanced For management accountants and business unit and corporate managers 1 day
with responsibility for budget preparation and management. This course
covers strategic planning, management control and operational or task
control.
Participants will:
• Gain an understanding of the budgetary framework and controls
• Understand cash flow forecasting and the preparation of the
operating statement
• Recap basic principles on the budgetary framework and
budgetary control
• Complete a full budget preparation exercise including budgeting for;
sales, production, material usage, purchases, labour cost, machine
utilisation, production cost, budgeted income statement and budgeted
balance sheet
• Consider budget sensitivity analysis and carry out a sensitivity
analysis exercise
• Learn about fixed and flexible budgets and prepare a flexible budget
• Learn about the cash budget
Participants will cover the key issues and considerations surrounding the
preparation and use of budgets and gain an understanding of why budgets
are core to an organisation’s planning and control framework.
Consolidation – For accountants with experience of preparing accounts for a single 1 day
Fundamentals entity, but who require an understanding of the techniques of preparing
consolidated group accounts.
This course will introduce:
• The circumstances under which a company may be required to prepare
consolidated financial statements
• The fundamental rules and techniques for preparing
consolidated accounts
• The presentation of consolidated accounts, and related disclosure
requirements in accordance with IFRS
With numerous technical examples to demonstrate and practice
consolidation techniques, this course will give participants the skills they
need to prepare and review consolidated financial statements.
18 Helping shape your futureConsolidation – Advanced For CFOs, finance managers, heads of consolidation, and accounting and 1 day
audit practitioners who prepare consolidated accounts.
Participants will be given the technical support and guidance to practice the
techniques of accounting for:
• Consolidated equity and goodwill
• Currency translation differences in relation to foreign subsidiary
• The purchase of shares from non‑controlling interest
• Sales of shares to non‑controlling interest
• Cash flows from investing and financing activities
• Consolidation in a vertical group
• The impact of fair value adjustments, financial instruments and non‑cash
purchase consideration
This workshop will provide the audience with detailed technical guidance on
the above matters, and the opportunity to practice the techniques learned,
giving the participants the skills required for the preparation of complex
consolidated accounts.
Oil and Gas Accounting – For accountants who are new to the accounting function in the oil and gas 4 days
Fundamentals industry and require an understanding of the accounting considerations and
techniques specific to this industry. (Participants on this course would be
expected to have sound accounts preparation knowledge and experience.)
This course gives participants an overview of:
• The financial statements of oil and gas companies
• The organisation of the accounting function
• Introduction to accounting for exploration costs
• Review of the drilling and the completion process
• Accounting for production costs and joint operations
• Understand reserves and resources from a measurement and
classification perspective
Participants will leave this course able to apply their accounting knowledge
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and skills to the specifics of accounting, reporting and reviewing the
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performance of businesses involved in oil and gas exploration and
production activities.
Excel and Financial For accounting professionals with an understanding of accounting and 2 days
Modeling financial information and basic Excel skills, who wish to use Excel efficiently
for accounting and financial modelling purposes.
This course covers key excel and financial modelling techniques including
Presentable worksheet styles
• Presentable worksheet styles
• Excel shortcuts
• Designing models
• Sensitivity analysis
• The use of macros
Participants will be taught key Excel and financial modelling tips, designed
to enhance their skills in creating excel models which are accurate, auditable,
and presented appropriately for the information user.
19An Introduction to For professionals, analysts and graduates who wish to improve their 2 days
Valuations and Capital understanding of how valuations are carried out in practice, and the
Budgeting challenges faced in capital budgeting.
Participants will leave the course with a clear understanding of:
• Methodologies and approaches to business valuations
• Different types of models and when to use them
• The analytical challenges of appraising different projects
• The major investment tools and their functions in practice
• The differences and utility of valuation methods used in the market
and how to improve the reliability of estimates
Upon completion of this course participants will have a firm
comprehension of how to construct and assess capital budgeting models.
This understanding will empower participants within the capital
budgeting process and enable them to craft value creating solutions for
their organisation.
Annual IFRS update For senior finance executives, finance directors, finance managers, 1 day
seminar internal and external auditors.
PwC’s one day annual IFRS update seminar, delivered throughout
the MENA region, covers recent changes, proposed amendments and
developments in key accounting standards. Case studies and worked
examples to provide a technical overview and demonstrate the practical
application of the standards and their impact on entities across different
industry sectors. The seminars are delivered by PwC’s Partners and
other senior subject matter experts; each presenter has a wide range of
experience and expertise in the challenges of adopting these standards
and their technical application. This is an invaluable event for finance
executives and their teams from all industry sectors.
Introduction to IFRS For experienced, or qualified accountants with little previous knowledge of 2 days
International Financial Reporting Standards.
This course provides an overview of IFRS, giving participants the
core understanding and skills in the requirements and application of
accounting standards as prescribed by the IASB. This interactive course,
will guide the participants through topics including presentation of the
financial statements, accounting policies and estimates, recognition of
assets and liabilities, earnings per share, and consolidation of financial
statements, providing guidance on meeting current accounting rules and
financial reporting requirements.
20 Helping shape your futureIFRS Advanced Oil and For experienced accountants working in the oil and gas industry wishing 3 days
Gas Accounting to gain deeper knowledge of the application of IFRS in the oil and
gas industry.
Participants will be given technical support and guidance on:
• Reviewing the principles of successful efforts of accounting
• Dealing with pre‑licence expenditures
• Exploration
• Appraisal expenditures, impairment and reserves
• Development lease accounting
• Development expenditures, unitisations, risk sharing arrangements
• Development business combinations, decommissioning, impairments
• Production expenditures, revenue, DD&A
• Closure decommissioning
• The Carbon Footprint – emissions trading schemes
• Hedging your Bets – financial instruments within E&P
• Key differences between IFRS and US GAAP
Participants will leave this course equipped to prepare, review and analyse
the financial records of an oil and gas company; with an understanding of
the financial reporting standards and regulation applicable to entities in
the industry.
IFRS technical training For experienced accountants who are familiar with IFRS (or who have 1–2
attended the course “Introduction to IFRS”) with a need to improve their hours per
technical understanding, and the practical application, of a specific IFRS. standard
PwC’s Academy offers training sessions to cover the technical application
of each IFRS. Each training session will run for 1 to 2 hours. Please contact
your local Academy if you would like a bespoke IFRS training package to be
developed for your staff, including customised examples and case studies
and covering the IFRS most relevant to your business.
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21Internal Audit And Risk Management
Internal Audit For individuals new to internal audit, including new starters and guest 4 days
Fundamentals auditors from different technical backgrounds. This course is suitable as
induction training for new starters in the internal audit function of an
organisation.
This course covers:
• Corporate governance
• The internal audit lifecycle
• Basic concepts of audit strategy
• Risk and control procedures
• Testing and root cause analysis
This course is delivered using case studies, role plays and practical examples
to allow the participants to apply their knowledge and bring the internal
audit to life.
Internal Audit Designed for those working within an internal audit department, this course 4 days
Methodology and Practice helps participants to implement a comprehensive methodology for delivering
internal audit work in full compliance with the International Standards of
Internal Audit (IPPF).
This comprehensive course covers:
• Internal audit strategy
• Identification, measurement and assessment of risk
• Audit planning
• Audit evidence
• The audit report
• Audit follow up
• Quality assurance in internal audit
After completing this course, participants will be able to assess risk properly
and plan and execute internal audit in full compliance with IPPF. They will
be able to produce the documentation and carry out the follow up necessary
to ensure that maximum value is added to the organisation.
Risk Based Audit Planning For participants already within an internal audit department who wish to 1 day
(RBIA) initiate risk based auditing in their organisations or to improve their current
internal audit processes.
This course covers:
• The key principles of risk based auditing
• Assurance frameworks
• Assessment of an organisation’s risk maturity (risk management,
strategies, registers) and their impact on the audit approach
• Developing a RBIA plan, key considerations and the scope of work
• Individual audit assignments
Participants will be able to articulate the concepts of risk based auditing,
assess their organisation’s risk maturity and understand the consequences
of differing risk apetites on the internal audit plans. Participants will also
understand how to plan audit assignments using a risk based methodology.
22 Helping shape your futureStatistical Sampling for For internal audit professionals who require an understanding of the 2 days
Auditors principles of statistical sampling and its relevance to the internal audit.
This course gives participants an understanding of:
• Principles of statistics and sampling
• Risks associated with sampling
• Sampling plans
• Sample selection techniques
Using case studies and exercises, this course shows participants clearly, how
sampling impacts on the effectiveness and quality of audit work. Participants
will become familiar with different sampling techniques, and be able to
choose the most appropriate technique under different circumstances.
An Introduction to This course is for managers and work teams directly involved in business units, 2 days
Controls Self‑Assessment functions or processes who wish to participate in assessing the organisations
risk management and control processes.
This course will help participants to:
• Understand and implement Controls Self‑Assessment (CSA) in
their organisation
• Understand the approaches taken in CSA, including workshops, surveys,
management information and analysis
• Function effectively in group decision making with regard to the control
environment, and its effectiveness
• Work collaboratively with internal audit to assess and manage the
risk environment
• Adopt CSA techniques, and be an effective facilitator in a CSA workshop
Participants will leave this course with an understanding of the benefit of
self‑assessment in the management of risk. They will have the knowledge to
assess the functionality and effectiveness of existing internal controls and
procedures in their organisation, determine whether these meet organisational
objectives and design and implement a CSA approach in their organisation.
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COSO Based Internal For internal audit managers and above, this course helps participants to 2 days
Audit familiarise and implement a COSO approach to delivering internal audit
Management
services. (For banking and financial services clients, BASEL III requirements
are also covered, and the interrelationship of the frameworks explored.)
Participants will learn:
• The role and evolution of international frameworks
• Key requirements of COSO (and BASEL III)
• Implementing COSO including:
• key steps
• pitfalls
• the planning stage
• fieldwork
• Effective communication of results and follow up
After completing the course, participants will understand the function of
international frameworks, identify how international frameworks may be
introduced in internal audit methodology, and adapt an existing approach to
COSO (and BASEL III) requirements.
23Soft Skills for Internal For internal auditors, up to senior manager level, who need an introduction to, or 2 days
Auditors a refresher course on, the essential interpersonal skills of the internal auditor.
Participants will learn:
• Interview styles and techniques
• How and why conflict occurs and how to manage it
• Effective ways to negotiate and influence
• Different techniques to develop assertiveness
As part of this course participants will be able to identify and refine their own
effective personal style through group work, role plays and feedback.
Computer Assisted Audit For individuals in the internal or external audit function who require an 2 days
Techniques (CAATs) introduction to audit testing using CAAT’s. This course introduces the most
modern techniques and how to implement them in practice and includes:
• Available audit techniques
• Advantages of CAATs
• Managing data
• Test data generation,integrated testing, facility, tracing, tagging and mapping
• Familiarisation with a CAAT’s tool (IDEA)
Participants will also consider the use of techniques in different IT environments
and how to carry out the audit of large amounts of data in the most efficient and
effective manner.
The Internal Auditor – For internal and external auditors who require an introduction to dealing with 2 days
Dealing with Fraud the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud or suspected fraud.
This course will have a very practical focus and will include case studies.
Participants will learn:
• Fundamental principles for fraud management
• The role of internal audit in managing fraud
• Demystifying red flags
• Types of fraud
• Building the fraud map of your organisation
• Detecting fraud in the organisation
• Investigating fraud cases
Participants will develop an understanding of their responsibilities in the
prevention, detection and investigation of fraud. Participants will become
familiar with the signs or information that warrants their additional attention,
they will develop an awareness of techniques to enhance fraud detection,
and understand the appropriate audit work and documentation required to
substantiate audit findings, allowing them to substantiate and report their
findings with clarity.
Enterprise Risk For executives, internal auditors and governance personnel who are 2 days
Management (ERM) responsible for managing the risk landscape of their organisation.
This course will assist individuals in the development of expertise to identify
and assess risk, and introduce frameworks to help build effective risk
management policies, systems and procedures. The topics covered will include:
• The need for risk management
• Emerging threats and opportunities
• Risk management frameworks
• The use of IT in risk management
• Risk ownership
• The risk management process
• Risk assessment
• Reporting and monitoring risk
Using case studies and business simulations, this course will equip participants
with techniques and skills to identify and manage their risk environment, and
make effective business decisions.
24 Helping shape your futureCyber Security and Resilience
Cyber Security for For Board members, or those preparing for membership, this course provides 1 day
the Board an overview of cyber security, threats and business impacts, and the Board level
(An introduction for responsibilities for managing risk.
executives)
It will cover:
• The evolving cyber landscape, including threats and business challenges in the
Middle East
• Implementation of cyber security best practice and emerging regulations
• Cyber security governance and its relation to corporate governance
• Board level responsibilities
This is an interactive course, including case studies of several recent regional cyber
breaches as well as examples of where cyber security implementation has worked,
creating discussion and drawing on experience of participants and PwC’s experts.
Cyber Security for For internal auditors who require an understanding of cyber related risks. 2 days
Internal Audit (an The course will introduce participants an introduction to the cyber landscape and
introduction) an understanding of:
• Cyber and information security threats, vulnerabilities and risks
• The emerging regulatory requirements and best practices for managing
cyber risks
• The business impact of cyber
• How to audit for cyber risks: options and their strengths and limitations
This is a fully interactive course, which will include real‑life case studies from the
region throughout. After completion of the course, participants will have a good
understanding of cyber security issues and how internal audit teams should apply
this in their workplace.
Cyber Resilience Exercise For senior decision makers within an organisation to help them understand how 1 day
(a simulated scenario) to deal with a cyber attack. Participants will role play as decision makers within
a fictitious company affected by a large scale cyber‑attack. Participants will be
able to:
• Raise awareness of cyber‑crime at senior management level
• Raise awareness of the potential business impacts of cyber‑crime outside of
technology and IT
• Practice decision making during a cyber‑crisis scenario
• Familiarise teams with the types of challenges, roles and responsibilities
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during a cyber‑crisis incident
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• Learn about the lifecycle of a cyber‑incident and the phases for
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This course is delivered as a facilitated and phased exercise. Multi‑media
injections are provided for a sense of reality. This exercise has both internal and
external pressures, notably from staff, customers and the media.
This course can be tailored for any organisation to test the cyber‑resilience
readiness.
25Board Training and Corporate Governance
Introduction to Corporate For existing and potential Board members, senior executives in governance, 2 days
Governance internal audit, risk, investor relations and company secretarial functions.
This course looks at best practice in all key areas of Corporate Governance,
including:
• Current state and direction of best practice in Corporate Governance
(international and local trends)
• Roles and responsibilities of directors and senior officers
• Compliance with regulations
• Implementation of best practice within an organisation
• How to analyse and manage risk, and implement appropriate
control frameworks
An interactive course, including case studies on several key corporates which
have successfully implemented corporate governance procedures and others
which have not been successful, creating discussion and drawing upon the
experience of the participants and PwC’s experts with their combined wealth
of experience.
Company Performance – For Board members, or those preparing for membership, this course covers 1 day
Effective Monitoring and the responsibility of the Board in the review of a company’s performance,
Review covering the following topics:
• Effective Board packs
• Preparation of Board information
• Board reporting processes
• Reporting formats
• Dashboards and electronic solutions
This course will help participants to develop an understanding of the
key policies, practices and reporting practices which support the Board’s
information and decision making requirements. It will also build an awareness
of the integration of management and control functions with the Board’s
delegations and responsibilities.
Effective Board Dynamics For Board members, or those preparing for membership, this course covers 1 day
the key features of an effective Board, how to maintain a culture of trust,
respect and open dialogue in order to maintain strong Board performance.
Topics covered include:
• Features of an effective Board
• Roles of the key players
• Composition and succession
• Induction and mentoring
• Collegiality and creative tension
• Guidelines to assist Board effectiveness (FRC, etc.)
• Processes and policies
• Support functions
• Decision making and dilemmas
• Dealing with dysfunctional behaviours
• Ethics and types of power
• Strategies and agreed practices for Board behaviour
Using a blend of facilitator led discussion, role plays and case studies,
this interactive course demonstrates the impact that Board dynamics
and behaviours can have on an organisation’s success, and considers the
characteristics of an effective Board.
26 Helping shape your futureRisk management and For Board members, or those preparing for membership, providing 1 day
Fraud Prevention participants with an opportunity to discuss approaches to and opinions on
successful risk management strategies, and will cover:
• Risk reporting frameworks (including ISO31000)
• Risk tools suitable for Boards (risk maps, dashboards,
committee reporting)
• Linking of risk with controls frameworks – including compliance, audit,
operational and delegations (including committees and management)
• Fraud prevention
• Fraud escalation and reporting issues, including whistleblowing and
regulatory developments (external reporting, monetary incentives)
• Fraud programs and budgeting
• Role of the risk and governance officers in fraud frameworks
The course will help participants to focus upon the Board’s responsibility
for risk appetite and monitoring, providing awareness of how risk is defined
and reported to the Board, the various aspects which impact upon Board
decisions regarding or incorporating risk, and methods by which the Board
monitors risk. An awareness of the issues regarding key players in risk
control will be developed.
Update for Audit For internal audit committee members, senior managers and executives, 1 day
Committees this update covers significant corporate governance developments corporate
reporting and technical accounting developments impacting the audit
committee and its remit including common themes that continue to emerge
from the regulators, considering recent developments in:
• Corporate governance developments impacting the Board and
audit committee
• Latest developments in corporate reporting
• Current and emerging reporting practices
• Areas of focus for the regulators
• Developments in IFRS
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Essential for participants wishing to keep up to date with developments in
this field.
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Regulatory framework For Board members, or those preparing for membership, providing: ½ day
Governance
• An introduction to the five OECD elements of corporate governance and
the IFC guidelines
• Local corporate governance codes
• Local regulatory issues related to corporate governance such as director
duties under company law, reporting requirements, corporate and
personal data protection, electronic communication, etc.
• Reference to other extra‑territorial laws such as the UK Bribery Act and
FCPA, which can affect group entities and Board liability
Participants will gain an awareness of the internationally accepted “building
blocks” for corporate governance frameworks, and how companies can
use these common themes to develop an understandable, consistent and
sustainable system. They will also develop an understanding of which
components are selected by regulators to apply to their market participants
and how these can affect international business.
27Board Effectiveness For Board members, or those preparing for membership, this course covers 1 day
key factors that contribute to Board effectiveness, including how to measure
effectiveness and lessons learned.
This course will cover the importance of:
• Strong leadership, clear purpose, appropriate composition and size and a
good balance between cohesion and challenge
• Appropriate decision‑making
• Access to high quality information
• Good secretarial and administrative support
• Effective Boardroom behaviours including what makes an effective
non‑executive Director
• Individual members/whole Board considerations
• Board effectiveness reviews including an objective discussion of internal
versus external reviews
• The review process to be followed and topics to be covered
• Emerging best practices in reporting
Participants will leave this course with a clear understanding of the roles and
responsibilities of the Board, and why continual review of board performance
is crucial to the ongoing success of the organisation.
28 Helping shape your futureFraud and Forensic
Anti‑Bribery & For individuals working for or representing entities subject to the Foreign 2 days
Anti‑Corruption (FCPA Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) or UK Bribery Act.
/ UK Bribery Act / Local
Regulations) This course covers the following topics:
• FCPA – Key areas of the FCPA
• U.K. Bribery Act 2010 – Key areas of U.K. Bribery Act 2010 regulations
• Local Anti‑Bribery and Corruption Laws and Regulations
• Anti‑Bribery matters relating to travel, entertainment, gifts and
similar payments
• Anti‑corruption trends and legislation
• Enforcement Actions and Trends (including reporting of potential bribery
and corruption violations.)
• Compliance Standards
• (Optional – your organisation’s specific policies on Anti‑Bribery and
Corruption)
Participants will leave this course with an understanding of the fundamental
provisions of the FCPA and other applicable bribery and corruption laws and
regulations and an ability to distinguish between permitted and prohibited
transactions. They will have the confidence to respond appropriately to “red
flags” of possible bribery and corruption violations.
Anti Money Laundering For individuals responsible for, or with a desire to enhance their knowledge 2 days
in, Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) programmes, fraud risk and economic
crime. Regulators or consultants working in the financial services sector.
This course will cover:
• Introduction to money laundering, the mechanics, current trends and
international perspectives
• Local initiatives in combating money laundering activities.
• AML legislation – overview of key areas
• Law enforcement
• AML risks associated with specific industries (including banking,
insurance, and telecommunication.)
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• Compliance requirements (including appointment of MLRO/AML
officers, customer identification requirements, suspicious transactions
monitoring and reporting.)
• Awareness training and record keeping
• Criminalisation of money laundering, civil and criminal liabilities for
non‑compliance
Participants will leave this course with an understanding of the Mechanics
of AML, the key areas of AML legislation and the impact of non‑compliance
with AML policies and regulations.
29Fraud Awareness and For staff who need an awareness of the risk of economic crime, including 2 – 3 days
Prevention risk assurance, internal audit and fraud prevention employees.
This course introduces participants to:
• The definition of fraud
• Global problems and regional issues
• Types of fraud with a focus on: corruption, asset misappropriation and
financial misstatement.
• The Fraud Triangle
• Indicators of fraud
• Anti‑Bribery and corruption related regulations
• Key elements of prevention – anti‑fraud strategies, policies and
procedures
• Detection – how to discover fraud? The role of communication and
reporting channels and detection tools
Participants will leave the course understanding what fraud is, its
indicators and the impact of fraud within an organisation. They will be
equipped with knowledge and tools that can be implemented to prevent
and detect fraud.
Initial and Advanced For those individuals who are tasked with the management of investigations 1 – 2 days
Management of Fraud of fraud.
This course will help participants develop the skills required to manage a
fraud investigation, covering topics including:
• Methods of investigations
• Interview techniques
• Gathering and management of evidence
• Oversight by the organisation’s leadership
• Direction by outside Counsel
• Investigation tools including forensic technology and intelligence
• Reporting findings to management and other relevant entities
At the end of the training participants will be able to effectively manage
a fraud investigation. They will have been introduced to leading practices
in conducting interviews, collecting and managing evidence and writing
reports on factual findings. Participants will also learn the significant
differences between conducting investigations and conducting an internal
audit project.
30 Helping shape your futureApplying Forensic For individuals working in internal audit, risk assurance and compliance and 1 – 3 days
Technology in prevention, investigation departments.
detection and response to
fraud This course covers the use of technology to enhance the efficiency of fraud
control and investigation, covering techniques including:
• Data analytics
• Mobile Forensics
• Network Forensics
• RAM/Volatile Forensics
• Internet Forensics
Participants will leave this course with knowledge of the industry leading
methodologies and practices in the use of forensic technology.
Difference between This course is ideal for internal auditors who may be required to conduct 1 day
Fraud Investigation and fraud investigations.
conducting an Internal
Audit Project This course will enable participants to:
• Appreciate the interaction of internal audit and forensic investigations
• Understand how fraud examiners and internal audit professionals team
up to prevent and investigate economic crime
• Understand areas such as purposes of investigations, stakeholders, scope,
use of techniques, interaction with lawyers and law enforcement agencies
and reporting
At the end of the training participants will be able to understand and
distinguish between an internal audit and fraud investigation, and the
importance of each role in an organisation.
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31Project Management
Project Management – For individuals new to project management and project planning, with no 2 days
Fundamentals prior formal project management experience or training.
This course will introduce participants to the following:
• The project management process
• Project management terminology
• Key components of a successful project plan
• Common reasons why projects succeed or fail
• The project life‑cycle
• Project governance
Participants will leave this course with an understanding of the
principles of successful project management, and the skills which can be
implemented in their project management role in the workplace.
Project Management – For project professionals and project team leaders with some experience 3 days
Intermediate in project management. This course will enhance capability in project
management, review and control.
This course will look in detail at:
• Preparation of project plans
• Identifying outcomes and risks
• Human resource management; selecting, briefing and managing the
project team
• Monitoring project progress, delivering results
• Identifying and responding to problems, effective decision making, and
updating the project plan
• Communicating with stakeholders; understanding their objectives and
presenting results
Using interactive case studies, group discussions and real life examples,
participants will refine their project management skills and their ability to
communicate project progress and results to stakeholders. They will also
benefit from improved decision making, greater personal effectiveness and
an increased ability to manage project teams effectively to achieve project
and organisational goals.
32 Helping shape your futureProject Management
Project Management – For project managers, leaders and team members with little knowledge or 2 days
Accounting and Finance experience of corporate accounting and project accounting and finance.
This course will improve the participant’s understanding of:
• Why businesses take on projects – long term corporate objectives
• Determining the long term profitability of a project and defining
expected and minimum acceptable outcomes using techniques including:
• Return on Investment (ROI)
• Net Present Values (NPV)
• Break even analysis
• Internal rate of return (IRR)
• Sensitivity analysis
• The financial and budget cycles of a business
• Forecasting project costs and aligning project requirements with
corporate financial objectives
• The differences between project cash flows and project profitability
• Cash flow management
• Monitoring of project financial performance, dealing with unexpected
expenses and changes in project funding plans
Using simulated case studies and interactive examples, the participant
will gain a greater understanding of the measurement of the financial
and economic value of projects, and its contribution to organisational
objectives. They will also better understand how to manage project funding
requirements in line with organisational financial resources.
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33Mini MBA Programme
PwC’s Mini MBA PwC’s acclaimed Mini MBA programme is for current or aspiring managers, 9 modules
Programme seasoned or budding entrepreneurs who wish to gain the business skills (100
provided by a traditional MBA programme, without incurring the time and hours)
costs of a full time programme.
Today’s businesses require managers and leaders who have specialised
skills which they are able to use in synergy within the larger organisational
structure. PwC’s Mini MBA comprises of 9 specially designed modules
carefully chosen to provide a systematic framework and clear structure
for understanding organisations. We have developed a unique mapping
technique to link the modules and create a successful business strategy.
Business Breakdown and Map Corporate and Business Strategy People Management
12 hours of training 12 hours of training 12 hours of training
• Vision and mission statement • Critical success factors • HR as a strategic partners
• Stakeholder analysis • External and internal analysis • The HR cycle
• Corporate governance • Strategies for innovation • Motivation
• Business mapping (introduction) • Forecasting • Internal culture
Management Skills Marketing Leadership and Negotiation
12 hours of training 12 hours of training 12 hours of training
• Time / Stress Management • Marketing overview • Leadership vs management
• Effective Communication • The marketing mix • Emotional Intelligence
• Teambuilding • Branding • Leadership styles
• Negotiation skills • CRM • Action based leadership
Accounting and Financial Project Management and Linking it all together
Management Business Processes
12 hours of training 12 hours of training 18 hours of training
• Purpose of financial strategy • Project Management methodologies • Conclusion to business mapping
• Financial statement analysis • The project life cycle • Introduction to the case study
• Budgeting • Business operations
• Risk Management • Quality issues
The programme has a focus on practical examples and case studies, giving
the participants the confidence to apply their learning in the workplace.
Participants who successfully complete all modules will be awarded PwC’s
Mini MBA.
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