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Introduction
Course overview
Periodic audits only provide assurance at a point in time. Continuous controls monitoring uses data and automation to test controls and detect exceptions in near real time.
This Aractech course explains continuous monitoring and auditing concepts, selecting processes and controls, data sources and integration, designing analytics rules, exception management, tools and technology, governance and scaling. Participants design monitoring rules for key financial processes.
The course suits auditors, controllers and risk professionals.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain continuous monitoring and continuous auditing
- Select controls suitable for automation
- Identify and integrate data sources
- Design analytics rules and thresholds
- Manage exceptions and follow-up
- Govern and scale continuous monitoring
Who should attend
Target audience
- Internal auditors
- Financial controllers
- Risk and compliance professionals
- Data analysts
- IT auditors
- Shared services managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Concept sessions
- Rule design workshop
- Analytics demonstrations
- Case studies
- Planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Continuous Monitoring Concepts
- Point-in-time versus continuous
- Monitoring versus auditing
- Benefits
- Maturity
- Coffee break
- Maturity (continued)
- Roles
- Exercise: Opportunity assessment
Day 2
Selecting Controls
- High-volume processes
- Key controls
- Risk prioritisation
- Feasibility
- Coffee break
- Feasibility (continued)
- Business case
- Workshop: Control selection
Day 3
Data and Rules
- Data sources
- Integration
- Rule design
- Coffee break
- Rule design (continued)
- Thresholds
- Testing rules
- Lab: Rule building
Day 4
Exceptions and Tools
- Exception workflows
- False positives
- Dashboards
- Tools and platforms
- Coffee break
- Tools and platforms (continued)
- AI and automation
- Case study: Continuous monitoring rollout
Day 5
Governance and Scaling
- Ownership
- Change management
- Metrics
- Coffee break
- Metrics (continued)
- Scaling
- Roadmap
- Capstone: Monitoring programme
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Continuous Controls Monitoring (AGRC-039) cover?
This course covers Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Internal auditors, Financial controllers, Risk and compliance professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Istanbul, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Frankfurt, Geneva, Dubai.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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