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SUMMARY:Certificate in Public Expenditure and Financial Management - 3 day Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Full Programme Details\n\nDay 1:Monday\, 12 October\nDay 2: Monday\, 19 October\nDay 3: Monday\, 2 November\nCPD: Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) Accredited\n\n\n  \nCourse Overview \nThe aim of this three day online course is to provide public sector employees with essential knowledge and skills in public financial procedures and control\, and to build their competence in important and essential aspects of financial management\, thereby enhancing their skill base in this area. \nThe course will focus on theory as well as practical financial management tasks that relate back to the workplace and attendees will go away with useful reference points for their work with the necessary skillset to apply it to their role. \nThe trainer will test knowledge gained and the ability to apply it. Participation and interaction will be encouraged by way of discussion and group exercises. This programme has been custom-designed for the public sector in Ireland. \nThe case studies that have been prepared for delegates to work with are based on relevant examples. \n  \nLearning Outcomes \nFollowing the successful completion of the course\, delegates will have acquired knowledge and developed skills and techniques which will give them the ability to perform financial functions for their organisations efficiently and well. \nOn completion of this course\, delegates will be able to: \nImprove their organisation’s finance function and performance both within the organisation and in an inter-organisational context \nInterpret and analyse a range of financial reports – including the cash basis of accounting along with asset registers and balance sheets \nDevelop financial planning and control functions \nStructure and prepare a budget \nControl and manage a budget \nEvaluate budget/programme performance against budget \nPrepare for a policy or expenditure review \nHave a good understanding of essential financial concepts and the framework within which the financial administration of the State operates in the public sector through the Oireachtas\, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG)\, the Appropriation Accounts and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) \nUnderstand the nature and determinants of the public finances and the Estimates and Budgetary Cycle. \n  \nCertification  \nThis course is accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). Attendees will receive an ICM Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Training Award on successful completion of a short written assignment \n  \nTailored Training  \n\n\n\n\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \n  \nBooking \nMultiple Delegate Discount \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 20% Discount \nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \n\nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/certificate-in-public-expenditure-and-financial-management-3-day-online-course/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,Public Financial Management and Procurement
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SUMMARY:Audit and Risk Committees: Roles and Responsibilities for New and Existing Members
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: This is an in person workshop taking place in the Grand Canal Hotel\, Dublin 4. \nWorkshop Overview \nThis training aims to equip new and existing Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) members with the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfil their roles effectively. Participants will gain a clear understanding of public sector governance requirements\, ARC responsibilities\, and practical approaches to managing risk\, evaluating internal audit processes\, and ensuring compliance with governance codes. \nThe workshop includes an interactive simulated committee member meeting which will give attendees the experience of an ARC meeting from agenda through to action and will recognise the requirements for Accountability\, Assurance\, Internal Audit and Risk Management- the four pillars of public sector governance. \nBy the end of the programme\, participants will: \n\nHave a comprehensive understanding of ARC roles and responsibilities.\nBe able to evaluate and strengthen internal audit and risk management processes.\nConfidently contribute to the effectiveness of ARC meetings and governance outcomes.\nGain practical experience in running an ARC meeting.\n\nLearning Outcomes   \n\nUnderstanding Public Sector Governance\n\nAccountability\, Assurance\, Internal Audit\, and Risk Management: The Four Pillars.\n\n\nLegal and Regulatory Requirements for ARCs\n\nCode of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016.\nEstablishing responsibilities through an ARC Charter.\n\n\nEvaluating ARC Effectiveness\n\nSelf-assessment and defining an effective committee.\n\n\nAudit Planning and Risk Management\n\nAudit Planning Memorandum (C&AG).\nEvaluating internal audits and risk management processes.\n\n\nKey Responsibilities in Practice\n\nReview of Risk Registers\, Internal Audit Plans\, and Governance Statements.\nAddressing emerging risks\, including geopolitical\, cyber\, AI\, and ESG concerns.\n\n\n\n  \nInteractive Workshop: Simulated ARC Meeting \nParticipants will apply their learning in a simulated ARC meeting to: \n\nElect a Chairperson and minute-taker.\nReview and discuss key agenda items\, including:\n\nExpertise and composition of ARC members.\nInternal Audit Plans and organizational risk priorities.\nRisk Register and Governance Statement reviews.\n\n\nIdentify and categorise risks (High\, Medium\, Low).\nDraft a meeting calendar and review sample minutes.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend ?\nThis workshop will benefit all new and experienced members involved in Audit and Risk Committees in public sector organisations. \nThe practical simulated meeting workshop element will allow attendees to experience a live meeting from agenda through to action which will reinforce the practical learnings of the workshop. \n  \nTailored Training \n\n\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/workshop-audit-risk-committee-members/
LOCATION:The Grand Canal Hotel\, Grand Canal Street Upper\, Dublin\, D04 X5X7\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Public Financial Management and Procurement
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SUMMARY:Overview of Procurement Essentials - 2 Day Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Programme Overview\nPublic procurement is governed by a comprehensive regulatory and legal regime. It is essential that officials in the public sector dealing with procurement are aware of and know how to stay clear of legal and procedural pitfalls and demonstrate an understanding of how the procurement operation should function from the CPP through to the end of the procurement cycle. \nMistakes can be extremely costly for the public body concerned. Challenging compliance issues must be overcome in a manner that ultimately delivers best value for the public purse.  \nThis comprehensive course provides a practical overview of public procurement principles\, policies and procedures within the wider context of procurement best practice. \nIt will also demonstrate how to effectively manage and adopt best practice processes to ensure compliance while also delivering optimal value\, service\, quality\, innovation and reduced risk for your organisation. \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n \n  \nIntended Audience \nThis programme is suitable for anyone working through a procurement process as part of their role or for anyone who would benefit from knowing best practice procedures when it comes to procuring goods and services in the public service. \nIt will provide a very thorough overview of the procurement process that can be useful for transition into a procurement related role. \nMultiple Delegate Discount\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/overview-of-procurement-essentials-2-day-online-course-2/
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