Training on Contract Auditing & Assurance
Learn contract auditing and assurance techniques including risk assessment, compliance checks, and audit reporting.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Contract auditing and assurance are essential for ensuring that contracts are executed in compliance with agreed terms, financial controls are effective, and organizational risks are minimized. Effective contract audits help detect irregularities, prevent fraud, ensure value for money, and strengthen accountability in contract management.
This course equips participants with practical knowledge and tools to conduct contract audits, assess compliance, and provide assurance on contract performance and financial integrity. The course focuses on audit planning, risk assessment, compliance verification, financial controls, and reporting of audit findings.
Participants will gain hands-on skills in auditing contracts, identifying risks and irregularities, and strengthening contract governance and assurance systems.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Internal and external auditors
- Contract managers and officers
- Procurement and supply chain professionals
- Finance and compliance officers
- Risk and governance professionals
- Project managers involved in contract oversight
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand principles of contract auditing and assurance
- Plan and conduct contract audits effectively
- Assess compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
- Identify risks, fraud, and irregularities in contracts
- Prepare audit reports and recommend improvements
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Contract Auditing & Assurance
- Overview of contract auditing concepts
- Importance of auditing in contract management
- Types of contract audits and assurance processes
- Roles and responsibilities of auditors
- Case Study: Common contract audit findings
Module 2: Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
- Planning contract audits and defining scope
- Identifying risks in contract management
- Developing audit programs and checklists
- Internal controls in contract processes
- Practical Exercise: Preparing a contract audit plan
Module 3: Conducting Contract Audits
- Audit techniques and methodologies
- Reviewing contract documents and records
- Verifying compliance with contract terms
- Assessing financial transactions and controls
- Case Study: Conducting a contract audit
Module 4: Compliance, Fraud Detection & Assurance
- Compliance auditing in contracts
- Identifying fraud, waste, and abuse
- Evaluating contract performance and value for money
- Strengthening assurance frameworks
- Workshop: Fraud risk assessment in contracts
Module 5: Audit Reporting & Follow-Up
- Preparing contract audit reports
- Communicating audit findings and recommendations
- Follow-up and monitoring corrective actions
- Improving contract governance and assurance systems
- Group Exercise: Developing a contract audit report
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
- Improved knowledge of contract auditing and assurance
- Skills in planning and conducting contract audits
- Enhanced ability to detect fraud and compliance issues
- Strengthened reporting and audit communication skills
Organizational Impact
- Improved contract compliance and governance
- Reduced risks, fraud, and financial irregularities
- Strengthened internal controls and accountability
- Enhanced contract performance and value for money
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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