The role of auditor

Description

The training is part of the Fund Governance Masterclass, a certification programme with the below topics:

• Module 1 - Funds & IFMs: Governance fundamentals
• Module 2 - Portfolio management 
• Module 3 - Risk management
• Module 4 - Fund Administration, Depositary and Valuation
• Module 5 - AML/CFT: key considerations for the Fund industry
• Module 6 - The role of the auditor
• Module 7 - Marketing, distribution and transfer agency
• Module 8 - ESG developments for Fund Directors
• Module 9 - Technology challenges for Fund Directors
• Module 10 - Fund Governance in Practice

This module sets out the role of the external auditor, walking through the various stages of the audit process and incorporates “what could go wrong” scenarios to illustrate situations directors may be faced with in interacting with external auditors. It will also cover key financial reporting duties of fund directors.