- MODULE C
Risk, Finance and Compliance
- IT governance and cyber security
- Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
- Risk management
- Finance for non-finance directors
- Corporate finance
IT Governance & Cyber Security
- Ensuring robust IT governance frameworks
- Addressing emerging cybersecurity threats and risks
- Building resilient IT systems and protocols
- Director responsibilities in managing
- cybersecurity
- Establishing a cyber-risk management plan
- Conducting regular cybersecurity training and assessments
- Collaboration with IT departments to manage risks
- Regulatory compliance related to data privacy and security
Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing
- Understanding AML and CTF regulations
- Risk management strategies for preventing money laundering
- Best practices for board oversight of AML/CTF activities
- Establishing compliance programs for AML & CTF
- Role of directors in anti-money laundering efforts
- Risk-based approaches to AML/CTF
- Monitoring and reporting suspicious activities
- Collaborating with regulators to ensure compliance
Finance for non-Finance Directors
- Basic financial literacy for directors
- Financial decision-making and risk assessment
- Financial performance indicators and metrics
- Cost management and profitability analysis
- Board oversight of financial risks and opportunities
- Strategic use of financial resources
- Collaborating with CFOs to ensure financial health
- Understanding key financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow)
Risk Management
- Identifying and assessing corporate risks
- Enhancing the risk management framework
- Strategies for mitigating and managing risks
- Role of the board in risk oversight
- Ensuring risk management is integrated with business strategy
- Conducting regular risk assessments and audits
- Monitoring and adjusting risk management strategies
- Key risks facing the organization (e.g. operational, financial, reputational)
Corporate Finance
- Understanding corporate finance principles
- Managing capital structure and funding sources
- Corporate valuation methods and strategies
- Managing mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Financing strategies for growth and innovation
- Risk assessment in corporate finance decisions
- Managing financial performance and shareholder value