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Hi Everyone,

The Society for West African Internal Audit Practitioners (SWAIAP) is pleased to invite you and your esteemed organization to be part of the 4th National/International Annual Conference & 5th annual induction/fellowship award

🎭 Conference Theme: Internal Auditing Evolving Role in Promoting Good Governance, Risk Management and Driving Organizational Value.

📌 Topics: (1) Internal Audit Strategic Alignment:
Internal auditors are expected to provide more strategic value, aligning audit plans with organizational objectives.

(2) Technology and Digital Risk: With rapid technological evolution, internal audit must address cybersecurity, AI adoption, data privacy, and IT governance to mitigate risks.
(i) IT Governance & Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation
(ii) Data Privacy Protection laws & Strategies
(iii) Leveraging Data Analytics, Blockchains and AI in Enhancing Audit Efficiency and Fraud Detection Capabilities.
(iv) Assessing Corporate Preparedness Against Cyberattacks.

(3) Risk Assurance Amidst Expanding Risk Landscape : & Limited Resources.

(4) Sustainability and ESG:
(i) Auditing environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting or,
(ii) Sustainability Audits and Corporate Social Responsibility.

(5) Internal Auditors Role in Ensuring Regulatory Adherence and Effective Corporate Governance.

(6) Internal Auditors Role in Focusing on Commercial and Operational Resilience for Business Continuity.

(7) Internal Auditors Role in Fraud Risk Detection and Prevention.

(8) Navigating Diverse Regulatory Environments for Multinational Corporations, the Case of Cross-Border Audits

(9) Effective Collaboration & Partnership with Stakeholders a Tool for Enhancing Assurance Coverage and Audit Impact.

📅 Date: 6th December 2025

🕒 Time: 10AM to 4PM

📍 Venue:
(i) Physical: LCCI Building
10, Nurudeen Olowpopo Street, Alausa Ikeja Lagos Nigeria.

(ii) Virtual: Click here to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOQXZATdR3Yqxit6u6lhSNdJhiNUlPji_BCiHJVt_0uvA5-A/viewform

GENERAL BENEFITS:
This conference will bring together internal audit professionals, governance experts, regulators, policymakers, and business leaders from across West Africa and beyond to share insights, strengthen collaboration, and promote best practices in corporate governance and enterprise risk management.

The event will feature Seven (7) keynote sessions on contemporary business challenge by subject matter experts, two (2) sessions of panelist discussions on cyber security, ESG and sustainability reports, and networking opportunities — creating a valuable platform for thought leadership and brand visibility.

SOCIETY FOR WEST AFRICAN INTERNAL AUDIT PRACTITIONERS (SWAIAP)

Presents Two-In-One Workshop:

THEME: INTERNAL CONTROLS: MONITORING, EVALUATION & RISK-BASED AUDITING

TOPICS:
Day 1: Design and Implementation of Effective Internal Controls and the Impact in an organization.
📅 Date: 12th June 2025
🕒 Time: Virtual: 3PM – 6PM (WCA) | Physical: 9AM – 4PM (WCA)

Day 2: Understanding and Formulating Risk-Based Audit Approach and the Benefits to both Internal and External Auditing.
📅 Date: 13th June 2025
🕒 Time: Virtual: 3PM – 6PM (WCA) | Physical: 9AM – 4PM (WCA)

📍 Venue (Day 1 & Day 2):
● Physical: 2A Akin Ademokoya Close, DARC Building, Behind Shoprite Plaza, Opp. St. Agnes Catholic Church, Off Okupe Estate Rd, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos

● Virtual: SWAIAP Google Meet / Zoom

💰 Fees:
● Physical: NGN 200,000 / USD 150
● Virtual: NGN 100,000 / USD 100

🔗Registration Link: https://forms.gle/sHf4CGtbF9Ge1MDM6

MASSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR:
• Early birds (Register and pay at least one week ahead) – 20%
• Group participants (Register in group above 3 and pay at least one week ahead) – 40%

ABOUT THE WEBINAR/WORKSHOP
This two-day hybrid training will explore two distinct areas of Governance and Management responsibilities on internal controls environment as well as the impact of Risk-Based Auditing to Internal and External Audit Assignments.

On Day 1: Participants will understand:
(i) Design of Internal Controls
(ii) Implementation of Internal Controls
(iii) Board and Management responsibilities
(iv) Process Owners
(v) Impact of effective internal controls environment on risk mitigation, fraud prevention and enhancement of operational efficiency.
(vi) The impact of the control’s environment on the external audit.

On Day 2: Participants will understand:
(i) Risk-Based Auditing
(ii) Design and implementation of risk-based approach
(iii) Internal Auditors approach
(iv) External Auditors approach
(v) Benefits of risk-based auditing

Sharpen your skills and elevate your career — join our internal audit training today! 🎯

Register now 👉 https://www.swaiap.org/membership-application/

🚀 The 2025 SWAIAP Certification Training has officially begun!

Whether you're aiming for the CIA, CISA, CFE, or other assurance-related careers, SWAIAP prepares you to excel—locally and globally. With structured levels like AWAIA and CWAIA, our members don’t just pass exams—they thrive in roles like Internal Auditor, Risk Manager, and Internal Control Manager.

🔹 Real results: One of our trainees passed CIA Domains I & II in just 2 months!
🔹 Flexible membership categories
🔹 Industry-focused curriculum
🔹 Affordable, value-packed training

🎓 Ready to elevate your internal audit career?

Register now 👉 https://www.swaiap.org/membership-application/