The Audit and Risk Committee - An Introduction

Strengthen Oversight. Build Trust. Lead with Assurance.
by Institute of Directors Ireland
Institute of Directors Ireland
The Audit and Risk Committee - An Introduction

The role of the Audit and Risk Committee is more vital than ever. The Audit and Risk Committee is a key arm of the governance structure of an organisation. They oversee the financial reporting process to ensure the balance, transparency and integrity of financial information.

Develop your role as a director on these committees in our upcoming Audit and Risk Committee Workshop. Led by Martina Maher CDir, Independent Non-Executive Director and Consultant. 

This workshop will offer a practical insight into the responsibilities, challenges, and strategic value of these committees.  

Who is this workshop for?

  • Executive Directors.
  • Non-Executive Directors.
  • Members of the C-suite and Senior Management team

Why should I book this workshop?

  • Learn the role of the audit and risk committee, including its value to the board.
  • Understand the main responsibilities of the ARC, such as:
    • Risk management and internal control
    • Internal and external audit
    • Financial reporting
    • Compliance
  • Develop the key skills you need to contribute as a member to these committees.
  • Gain the tools to oversee risk and support sound financial governance at board level.
  • Gain 6 hours of CPD.

Is this eligible for CPD?

  • Dimension covered: Technical Skills and Knowledge
  • Eligible hours: 3.5 hours of Chartered Director CPD. This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.

Accreditation 

  • Workshop participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the session.

What is the cost?

  • IoD members - €385
  • Non-members - €480 

Cancellation and refund policy

  • Places are confirmed upon full payment. Cancellations with a full refund are accepted in writing to cpd@iodireland.ie until Thursday, 17th September 2026.  After this date, no refunds are possible, and all fees are forfeited for cancellations or non-attendance. Please note this virtual but live and interactive series requires live online attendance at each session. Unfortunately, recordings will not be available as part of post-session materials.

Group bookings

  • Contact the IoD Ireland Learning and Education team on cpd@iodireland.ie or phone +353 1 411 0010.

How do I attend? 

  • To reserve your space, book and pay through the “Book now” button.
  • Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking.
  • We'll also send a reminder email with a link to access the session closer to the date. You must click the link and confirm your details to receive the direct link to join the workshop.
  • The event will take place on Zoom. Download Zoom if you don’t have it already. Please ensure you have a working microphone and camera to take part in our interactive workshop.

Want to connect with fellow workshop participants?

  • All workshop attendees will receive a list of all other workshop participants in advance of the session. This will include name, job title and organisation. If you have any queries around this  please contact the Learning and Education team.
  • For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list. 

Questions?

Reach out to Gillian, our Learning and Education Manager, if you would like more information about our upcoming workshops by emailing cpd@iodireland.ie or calling +353 1 411 0010. 

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