The course has been updated to a full-day workshop, effective 18 December 2024.
This course provides accountants and auditors with essential tools to address cybersecurity risks and to uphold ethical standards in the digital age. Participants will learn to identify and mitigate threats such as phishing, ransomware, and data breaches, while implementing effective IT General Controls and network security measures. The course also covers the ethical use of technology, focusing on maintaining independence, confidentiality, and compliance with professional standards. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to protect financial data and ensure the integrity of their professional practices in a rapidly evolving cyber landscape.
Programme Outline
Introduction to Cybersecurity in the Accounting and Audit Professions
- Importance of cybersecurity
- Relevance to accountants and auditors as custodians of sensitive financial information
- Cyber threat landscape to data, people, processes and technology
Cyber Fraud Techniques Targeting Finance Staff & Mitigating Controls
- Phishing (Email, Voice, Video/AI) attacks
- Business Email Compromise (BEC)
- Ransomware
- Data breach
- Theft of digital assets & intellectual property
- Denial of service attacks
- Mitigating controls
IT General Controls (ITGCs) for Accountants and Auditors
- Access controls
- Change management
- Backup and recovery
- Third-party management
- Incident management
- Data integrity and protection
Network/Cloud and Application Controls
- Network security controls
- Cloud security controls
- Application controls
Integrating Cybersecurity into the Audit Process
- Cybersecurity risk assessment
- Collaboration with IT and security teams
- Continuous monitoring
Harnessing Technology for Enhanced Ethical Mindset and Behaviour
- EP100 technology-related revisions to the code of professional conduct and ethics
- Evaluating threats from technology
- Technology and professional competence
- Impact on independence standards
- Confidentiality and technology
- Use of technology in client services
Wrap-Up and Q&A
- Summary of key takeaways
- Questions & answers session
On the completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats;
- apply IT general controls effectively;
- navigate ethical challenges in using technology;
- implement robust network and cloud security measures;
- and integrate cybersecurity into accounting and auditing practices
Training Methodology
Lecture style with case studies, videos, hands-on activities as well as short quizzes to enhance interactivity and to anchor key takeaways for practical application.
Closing Date for Registration
1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment.
Intended For
The course is aimed at accountants in business across roles spanning traditional financial reporting, cost and management accounting as well as internal, external auditors and tax professionals as cybersecurity and IT security issues become more pervasive across all industries and businesses. Both foundational and intermediate practitioners will find it relevant depending on their level of cybersecurity maturity and awareness.
Schedule & Fees
Testimonial
Funding
1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.
NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 01 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. *This excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST and registration fee etc.
This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 02 Oct 2024 – 31 March 2025.
As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.
- Maintained paid-up NTUC membership before course, throughout course duration and at the point of claim and;
- Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP and training must commence within the supported period and;
- Unfunded course fee must not be fully sponsored by company or other types of funding
- Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above, and;
- Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any and;
- UTAP application must be made within 6 months after course ends.
To submit for UTAP claims, please visit http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg/. Terms and conditions apply.
Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008
Programme Facilitator(s)
The course has been updated to a full-day workshop, effective 18 December 2024.
This course provides accountants and auditors with essential tools to address cybersecurity risks and to uphold ethical standards in the digital age. Participants will learn to identify and mitigate threats such as phishing, ransomware, and data breaches, while implementing effective IT General Controls and network security measures. The course also covers the ethical use of technology, focusing on maintaining independence, confidentiality, and compliance with professional standards. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to protect financial data and ensure the integrity of their professional practices in a rapidly evolving cyber landscape.
Programme Outline
Introduction to Cybersecurity in the Accounting and Audit Professions
- Importance of cybersecurity
- Relevance to accountants and auditors as custodians of sensitive financial information
- Cyber threat landscape to data, people, processes and technology
Cyber Fraud Techniques Targeting Finance Staff & Mitigating Controls
- Phishing (Email, Voice, Video/AI) attacks
- Business Email Compromise (BEC)
- Ransomware
- Data breach
- Theft of digital assets & intellectual property
- Denial of service attacks
- Mitigating controls
IT General Controls (ITGCs) for Accountants and Auditors
- Access controls
- Change management
- Backup and recovery
- Third-party management
- Incident management
- Data integrity and protection
Network/Cloud and Application Controls
- Network security controls
- Cloud security controls
- Application controls
Integrating Cybersecurity into the Audit Process
- Cybersecurity risk assessment
- Collaboration with IT and security teams
- Continuous monitoring
Harnessing Technology for Enhanced Ethical Mindset and Behaviour
- EP100 technology-related revisions to the code of professional conduct and ethics
- Evaluating threats from technology
- Technology and professional competence
- Impact on independence standards
- Confidentiality and technology
- Use of technology in client services
Wrap-Up and Q&A
- Summary of key takeaways
- Questions & answers session
On the completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats;
- apply IT general controls effectively;
- navigate ethical challenges in using technology;
- implement robust network and cloud security measures;
- and integrate cybersecurity into accounting and auditing practices
Training Methodology
Lecture style with case studies, videos, hands-on activities as well as short quizzes to enhance interactivity and to anchor key takeaways for practical application.
Closing Date for Registration
1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment.
Intended For
The course is aimed at accountants in business across roles spanning traditional financial reporting, cost and management accounting as well as internal, external auditors and tax professionals as cybersecurity and IT security issues become more pervasive across all industries and businesses. Both foundational and intermediate practitioners will find it relevant depending on their level of cybersecurity maturity and awareness.
Programme Facilitator(s)
