Cryptoassets and DLTs: Audit Considerations

This course can be delivered to your organisation as part of our bespoke Corporate Training Solutions, at your own time and your own convenience. Contact us on kla@kpmg.com.mt or call us on +356 2563 6363 or on +356 9963 6363 for more information on how we can take care of your organisation’s training needs.

Course Description:

This course will address the specific audit issues that are concerned with the cryptoasset world and how one needs to carry out audits on this ‘etherial’ asset class. The lecturer will cover the many regulatory aspects of auditing DLTs and outline the specific standards that need to be adhered to in order to maintain the desired and required standards as determined by the relevant Regulator. The course will also identify and explain the various advantages and opportunities of DLTs when auditing. The framework covering the audit, reviews and the special frameworks for DLTs and cryptoassets will also be highlighted.

Target Audience:

External Auditors

Learning Outcomes:

Specific audit issues
What makes DLT-centric clients particular in auditing
Which audit areas are most interesting?
Regulatory aspects of auditing DLTs
The current scene in auditing DLTs
Probable future developments
Specific standards that need to be adhered to
Current framework (both local and overseas)
Audit, reviews and special frameworks
Advantages and opportunities of DLTs when auditing

Venue: Kindly contact us on kla@kpmg.com.mt to indicate your preferred training method; online or in-person.

CPE Hours: This course qualifies for 2.5 hours of Structured CPE which can be classified as Core Competency. A certificate of attendance will be provided at the end of the session.

Trainers:

Claude Ellul, Partner, Audit Services, KPMG in Malta

Claude joined KPMG’s Audit function in 2003. He specialises in financial services, particularly in banking and asset management. Claude has also worked at KPMG in Dublin where he has gained experience in the fund sector. Throughout his career at KPMG, Claude has been involved in a number of advisory engagements through which he brought to bear his extensive experience in the financial services sector.

Christopher Azzopardi, Director, IT Assurance, KPMG in Malta

Chris currently leads IT Assurance and Attestation services. He heads our IT audit support work for all external financial audit engagements and is responsible for the leveraging of technology within this sphere, including Data and Analytics and Statistical Sampling. Through a dedicated team, he provides assurance over the operating effectiveness of IT controls and substantive testing in supporting statutory financial audits through various technology solutions. Chris has a keen interest in Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs). He leads KPMG Systems Audit services and dedicated teams as required for the certification process by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), and is also actively involved in fora on DLT assurance related services within KPMG internationally.