Investment activities are critical components of an organization’s financial strategy, encompassing a range of assets such as equities, bonds, real estate, and alternative investments. Auditing these activities ensures that investments are made in accordance with policies, risks are managed appropriately, and financial reporting is accurate.

I.T. applications are the backbone of modern business operations, supporting critical processes and data flows. Auditing I.T. applications ensures that these systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with business objectives. This requires specialized knowledge of software development, security, data integrity, and controls

I.T. outsourcing has become a strategic approach for organizations to optimize costs, access specialized skills, and enhance operational flexibility. However, outsourcing also introduces significant risks related to service quality, data security, compliance and vendor management. Auditing I.T. outsourcing engagements requires auditors to understand contractual agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), risk management practices, and controls over outsourced services. This training empowers auditors to assess outsourcing arrangements effectively, ensuring value delivery and risk mitigation.

J.D. Edwards (JDE) is a widely used Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that integrates various business processes such as finance, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain. Auditing JDE requires specialized understanding of its modules, configurations, and controls to ensure data integrity, system security, and compliance with organizational policies.

Oracle Applications, part of Oracle’s suite of enterprise software, encompass a wide range of modules such as Financials, Supply Chain Management, Human Capital Management, and Customer Relationship Management. Auditing Oracle Applications requires understanding of the system architecture, configurations, business processes, and embedded controls to ensure data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency.

PeopleSoft, now part of Oracle, is a comprehensive ERP solution used widely for managing finance, human resources, supply chain, and other critical business functions. Auditing PeopleSoft requires a deep understanding of its architecture, modules, and embedded controls to ensure accurate data processing, secure access, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

Performance Management Systems (PMS) are critical tools organizations use to measure, monitor, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their operations, projects, and personnel. These systems collect and report performance data tied to strategic goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and organizational objectives. Auditing a PMS involves verifying the accuracy, reliability, relevance, and completeness of performance information, as well as assessing the adequacy of controls surrounding data collection, processing, reporting, and use.

As organizations migrate their systems, data, and services to the cloud, new risks, compliance challenges, and control considerations emerge. Unlike traditional IT environments, cloud computing introduces shared responsibilities, virtualization, dynamic scaling, and third-party service dependencies — all of which demand a new audit mindset and skillset. Auditing the cloud requires understanding different cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), deployment types (public, private, hybrid), and cloud provider responsibilities. This course empowers auditors to assess cloud-specific risks, control frameworks, data protection strategies, and compliance obligations.

Corporate governance and enterprise risk management (ERM) are essential pillars for ensuring organizational accountability, sustainability, and resilience. While governance defines the structure and oversight mechanisms of an organization, ERM provides a systematic approach to identifying and managing risks aligned with strategic objectives. Internal and external auditors play a critical role in assessing and enhancing both governance and ERM processes. They provide independent assurance that systems are in place to ensure compliance, accountability, risk mitigation, and performance enhancement.