Application Controls Essentials: Understanding Automated Business Control

When:  Aug 1, 2026 from 08:00 to 17:00 (SG)
Associated with  Manila Chapter

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

As organizations increasingly rely on business applications, enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and automated workflows, application controls have become essential in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, validity, and security of information processed within these systems.

This course introduces participants to the fundamentals of application controls and explains how automated controls support reliable business operations, financial reporting, compliance, and risk management. Through practical examples and simplified discussions, participants will gain foundational knowledge of how application controls work and why they are important in today’s technology-driven organizations.

At the end of the course, participants are expected to:

Understand the Basics of Application Controls

   Learn the purpose, importance, and objectives of application controls in business and technology environments.

Differentiate Application Controls and IT General Controls

   Understand how application controls and IT general controls work together to support

   reliable systems and processes. 

Identify Common Types of Application Controls

   Recognize input, processing, output, interface, and approval controls commonly used     in business applications.

Understand Business Risks Addressed by Application Controls

   Learn how application controls help prevent errors, fraud, unauthorized transactions,     and inaccurate reporting.

Explore Application Controls in Everyday Business Processes

   Understand how controls are embedded within procurement, payroll, sales, finance,       and other operational processes.

Learn Basic Application Control Testing Concepts

   Gain introductory knowledge of how auditors and risk professionals review and         

   evaluate application controls. 

Appreciate the Importance of Automated Controls

   Understand how automation improves operational efficiency, consistency, and risk     

   management. 

Build Foundational Knowledge for IT Audit and Risk Careers

   Develop a strong foundation for future learning in IT audit, SOX compliance,     

   governance, and technology risk management.  

COURSE FEE:

ISACA Member Php5,250.00

Non-Member Php7,350.00

Fees are subject to 12% VAT

Location

ISACA Professional Development Center
Unit 2109 City Land 10 Tower 2
#154 HV Dela Costa St
Makati City
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Contact

jaja Draculan
09260045004
staff@isaca-manila.org