Description

This course covers the key components of IT governance and risk management through interactive discussions and hands-on activities. By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the function of IT governance within an organization, including roles and responsibilities and key frameworks. In addition, participants will learn about IT risk identification and assessment methods and IT general and application controls. Business process management and change management will also be discussed.

Instructor: Cory Ng

Target Audience

Experienced CPAs, CITP designation holders and aspirants, and accountants seeking a greater understanding of information systems and controls

Course Objectives

Explain the role of IT governance within an organization

Describe key IT governance frameworks, including COBIT, ITIL, and ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002

Identify IT governance roles and responsibilities

Explore IT risk identification and assessment methods

Describe IT general controls and application controls

Discuss business process management and change management

Subjects

The role of IT governance within an organization

IT governance principles

IT risk identification and assessment methods

IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL)

IT general controls and application controls

Business process management

Change management