Content
- Break down the relationship of the three components of assurance: risk, governance and controls
- Look at each component -What is it and what does it mean for my organisation
- How successful organisations have a balance of each for the ultimate level of assurance
- How a breakdown in one can restrict excellence in others
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Understand the relationship of the three components of assurance: risk, governance and controls. The session provides a holistic view of organisational assurance
- Understand what is involved in each area of risk, governance and controls?
- Have documented and defined better practices for organisations
- Have tips and tricks for defining processes within Frameworks and procedures
- Look at each component: what is it and what does it mean for my organisation?
- Understand how successful organisations have a balance of each for the ultimate level of assurance
- Understand how a breakdown in one area can restrict excellence in others
- Have the ability to develop and implement practices that effectively integrate governance, risk and internal controls
Who Should Attend
Those in Assurance roles and also mid to executive management.
Benefits to You and Your Organisation
This session will support participants to understand the relationship of the assurance trifecta and increase capability to make informed decisions that align with strategic objectives. With a deeper understanding this will strengthen assurance within the organization, improve efficiency through integrated governance and controls and provide a comprehensive approach to assurance.
This session will provide actionable strategies and tools participants can apply in their roles to enhance assurance processes
Learn about our speakers
Teresa Riccio-Goodwin
Director and Facilitator
Oxford and James
Teresa is a founding Director of Oxford and James with over 17 years’ experience in quality assurance, internal audit and risk management. Teresa is a globally qualified Internal Auditor and has completed a fraud investigation qualification. Teresa’s experience is vast having worked in the public and private sector in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Teresa spends a lot of time advising Board Directors and Executives across risk management and internal audit, specifically around areas of emerging risk and how to communicate risk well across an organisation.
Teresa is a professional member of the IIA, a fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and a member of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management.
Upcoming course availability
April 2026
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Format
Face-to-face
Duration
1 full day
9:00am-4:30pm (8:45am registration)
Inclusions
Resources, workbook, morning tea and refreshments
Location
Adelaide CBD, SA 5000
(please visit registration links for further information)
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Costs
Personal Member $575
State Govt Employee Member $615
Corporate Member $625
Non-Member $725