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Professional training course · AF-047

Internal Controls for Finance Teams

Finance teams process payments, revenue, payroll and reporting, so strong internal controls are essential to prevent errors and fraud and to produce reliable financial…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 14Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Internal Controls for Finance Teams
Next classroom session Kuala Lumpur 16 - 20 Nov 2026 · £2,250 Next in London London 12 - 16 Apr 2027 · £2,750

Course overview

Why Attend

Finance teams process payments, revenue, payroll and reporting, so strong internal controls are essential to prevent errors and fraud and to produce reliable financial information.

This LLMI course covers control principles, finance process risks, segregation of duties, authorisation and approvals, reconciliations, IT and system controls, documentation, monitoring and responding to control weaknesses. Participants map controls for key finance processes.

Course Objectives

Apply internal control principles in finance

Identify risks in finance processes

Design segregation of duties and approvals

Perform effective reconciliations

Use system and IT controls

Document, monitor and improve controls

Target Audience

Finance managers and controllers

Accountants

Accounts payable and receivable teams

Payroll staff

Internal auditors

Shared services staff

Course Methodology

Process mapping

Control design exercises

Case studies

Group discussions

Reviews

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Control Principles
    • Purpose of controls
    • Control frameworks
    • Preventive and detective controls
    • Control environment
    • Exercise: Control self-assessment
  2. 2Day 2: Finance Process Risks
    • Payables
    • Receivables
    • Payroll
    • Treasury
    • Workshop: Risk mapping
  3. 3Day 3: Key Controls
    • Segregation of duties
    • Approvals
    • Reconciliations
    • Master data
    • Exercise: Reconciliation review
  4. 4Day 4: System Controls
    • Access controls
    • Automated controls
    • Change management
    • Data integrity
    • Case study: Payment fraud
  5. 5Day 5: Monitoring
    • Documentation
    • Testing
    • Deficiencies
    • Continuous improvement
    • Capstone: Finance control framework

Schedule

Dates and fees

14 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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January 2027
11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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February 2027
8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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March 2027
8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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April 2027
12APR 12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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May 2027
10MAY 10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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July 2027
12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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August 2027
9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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September 2027
13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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October 2027
11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
Register
November 2027
8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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December 2027
13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Internal Controls for Finance Teams course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Internal Controls for Finance Teams course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, Cape Town, Frankfurt, London, Rome, Paris.

Can I take Internal Controls for Finance Teams online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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