Flagship course
Control Assurance Lab
A practice-heavy programme for people who own control testing cycles and need their financial controls testing app workpapers to withstand review.
What you will be able to do
- Scope a control population and record completeness checks that a second reviewer can follow.
- Design attribute tests aligned to the control’s frequency and the assertion it supports.
- Operate a financial controls testing app to store samples, evidence links, and exception status without duplicate logs.
- Write findings that separate fact, judgment, and recommended action.
Modules
1 · Control inventory literacy
Reading RCM rows, spotting vague control language, and deciding when a “key” label actually changes test intensity.
2 · Population and completeness
Reconciling source reports, handling mid-period system cuts, and documenting what was excluded—and why.
3 · Attribute design
Turning a control description into observable attributes, pass/fail rules, and tolerable exception thresholds.
4 · App workflow drills
Hands-on practice inside a financial controls testing app: sample draws, evidence attachment norms, and status transitions.
5 · Exceptions and remediation trails
Classifying issues, capturing owner responses, and knowing when retesting is warranted versus when monitoring is enough.
6 · Manager review pack
Assembling a concise pack: summary conclusions, open items, and appendix structure that external auditors recognise.
Instructor
Priya Nair
Former Big Four manager and UK shared-service controls lead. Priya focuses on test design that survives both internal QA and external walkthroughs.
Informational pricing
Individual enrolment is listed at £780. Team seats (four or more) are listed from £640 per learner. Prices are informational only—no checkout on this site. Payment and invoice details are arranged after you contact us.
Learner notes
“Module 4’s app drills matched how our tool stores samples. I finally stopped keeping a parallel spreadsheet.”James K., SOX analyst · Leeds
4★ — “Solid on attribute design. I wanted more time on ITGC bridges, which sit outside this syllabus.”platform review · Edinburgh
FAQ
Do I need access to a specific financial controls testing app?
We provide a sandbox environment for drills. If your employer uses a different platform, the concepts transfer; screen layouts will differ.
Is this suitable for first-year auditors?
Yes, if you already understand basic financial statement assertions. Absolute beginners may prefer Sample Design Studio first.
What is a real limitation of this course?
We do not cover full IT general controls testing or ERP configuration reviews. Those require separate technical depth we intentionally leave out so the lab stays focused on process control testing.
How much live time is involved?
Expect six live sessions of 90 minutes plus asynchronous exercises. Most learners report 35–45 hours total including homework.