An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Value for Money Audit

Discovering Techniques in Assessing Effectiveness and Efficiency of Your Organisational Funds

08 - 12 Dec 2025
Dubai
| $5950
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| $5950
07 - 11 Dec 2026
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Introduction

This GLOMACS Value for Money Audit training course is designed to assist the auditor in assessing whether an organization operates in a cost conscious, efficient and effective manner, and it will improve the organization’s internal audit function.

The role of internal audit is to assess the management in achieving the strategic objectives. Though generally Value for Money (VfM) audits are performed more frequently in the public sector, there are an increasing number of private companies carrying out VfM audits. However, few auditors have in-depth experience of Value for Money Auditing.

This unique practice-based training course brings together the common elements of VfM Audit based reviewing into a single source for a reviewer. 

Key Learning Outcomes

This Value for Money training course provides a basic overview and in-depth look auditing Joint Interest, Accounting procedures and processes. This training course will provide accountants and other petroleum players with an understanding of the necessary functions and operations for Joint Interest Auditing.

At the end of this Value for Money Audit training course, you will be able to:

Training Methodology

Participants to this Value for Money (VfM) Audit training course will receive thorough training on the subjects a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. The training course methodology includes:

Value for Money Audit

Who Should Attend?

The organization will gain:

  • More effective Audit support for all the staff
  • Greater relevance and reliability of Audit information
  • More strategic thinking and focus on performance
  • More effective use of Value for Money (VfM)  Auditing of the company
  • Preparation of staff for increased responsibility

Learning Journey Breakdown

  • Organizational Goals and Objectives in public and private sector
  • Overview of value for money audit: Definition, purposes
  • Value for Money (VfM) Audit and its Roles in Achieving the Organizational Goals and Objectives
  • Pillars of Value for Money (VfM) Audit
  • Importance and Benefits of VFM Audit
  • The Challenges of Value for Money (VfFM) Audit
  • VFM Audit Frameworks and Standards
  • The Value for Money (VfM) Auditor
  • Case Studies and Group Discussion.
  • Understanding the Audit Department.
  • Purpose & Types of Audit.
  • Internal Audit Charter and Audit Committee Oversight.
  • The Roles & Procedures within the Internal Audit Department
  • Internal Control Framework .Risk assessment and governance.
  • Overview of the audit process and stages involved.
  • A Risk-based Audit  Approach: A Model Framework
  • Audit Preparation and Planning to Ensure an Effective Audit
  • Audit Testing / Sampling to Verify Accounts and Controls
  • Communicating Audit Findings & Audit Reviews
  • Practical Exercise: Developing a VFM Audit Plan
  • Overview of the planning phase in value for money audit.
  • Setting audit objectives, scope, and criteria.
  • The Key Steps in the Value for Money (VfM) Auditing Cycle
  • Risk assessment and identification of key areas for audit focus.
  • A Risk-based Approach to Value for Money (VfM) Audit: A Model Framework
  • Setting and Assigning Value for Money (VfM) Audit Metrics
  • Value for Money (VfM) Audit and KPIs
  • Obstacles to the Conduct of Value for Money Audit
  • Practical Exercise: Developing a VFM Audit Plan
  • Approve the audit plan and work programs.
  • Fieldwork  and Data Collection Methods and Techniques
  • Sampling Methods and Sample Size Determination
  • Analyzing financial and non-financial data for value for money assessment and Extracting Conclusions
  • Working with others during the Value for Money (VfM) Audit
  • Documenting the Value for Money (VfM) Audit
  • Management Controls and Value for Money Audit
  • Practical Exercise: Conducting a VFM Audit
  • Overview of the reporting phase in value for money audit.
  • Principles of effective communication in audit reporting.
  • Developing key findings and recommendations.
  • Audit Reports: The 5 C's
  • Structuring the value for money audit report.
  • Producing Value for Money (VfM) Audit Reports
  • Distributing a Value for Money (VfM) Audit Report and the Impact
  • Quality Assurance of the Results
  • Case Study & Discussion

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