Internal Controls*
This course provides councillors, officers and employees an understanding for the need of internal controls and how they work, with practical examples and case studies.
Topics include:
• Roles and responsibilities
• Financial risks
• Purpose of internal controls
• Case studies
• Examples of controls
• Review of internal controls
By the end of this session you will:
• Understand the council's and RFO's duties regarding internal control
• Be aware of the purpose of internal controls
• Be able to identify examples of internal controls
• Know when to review internal controls
On the day
This is an interactive course and in order to fully particpate you will need a device with a reasonable screen size such as a PC, laptop or tablet.
Please ensure you join the course at least 10 minutes before it starts and ensure your screen name includes your first and last names.
Course leader: Tim Light, Lightatouch
Tim has 29 years experience of internal audit with Hampshire County Council. A past President of the Association of Accounting Technicians, he has undertaken internal audits at parish councils for the last twelve years and delivers training on related topics.
Event Information
| Event Date | Wed 17 Jun 2026 10:00 |
| Event End Date | Wed 17 Jun 2026 11:30 |
| Price | £35.00 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, ODF Essentials |

Contact
Telephone: 01305 224460
Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Member Training: training@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
General Enquiries: info@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
