Training Highlights

I would like to draw readers’ attention to two key courses running during this month:-

The Financial Control Function – Key Controls (Thursday 23^rd February)

This event will examine the following key aspects:-

• An overview of the financial control function and its tasks
• General ledger control
• Interfacing with processing systems
• Management accounting
• Regulatory reporting
• Key developments in accounting standards effecting financial institutions
• Liaising with external auditors
• Financial control - the role of internal audit
• Quick Wins for internal auditors

Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis (Friday 24^th February)

We will include a case study on the possible fragmentation of the euro along with the following goodies:-

• A philosophical overview of the purpose of stress testing and scenario analysis
• Where did stress testing go wrong – an exchange of views?
• The regulators’ current views (FSA, SEC, Fed, Basle and IIR)
• Establishing the control framework – the key ingredients
• A case study – formulating your own set of stress tests
• A review of the parameters used for recent regulatory stress tests
• Tips for Quick Wins
• A case study looking at the fragmentation of the euro

To reserve your places please telephone 0845 508 0549 or click on our online booking facility.

Our full list of courses can be accessed by clicking on the Diary.