Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance

Auditing Fleet and Vehicle Management

Vehicle fleets consume fuel, maintenance and insurance budgets and are exposed to misuse and fraud. This course covers auditing fleet management: vehicle acquisition and disposal, allocation and usage, fuel cards and consumption, maintenance and repairs, driver licensing and safety, telematics data and fleet cost reporting.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Fuel and fleet misuse is a common hidden loss. You will learn targeted audit tests for fleet operations.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Fuel data analytics, sample testing, case studies of fleet fraud and audit programme design.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify fleet management risks
Audit vehicle acquisition, allocation and disposal
Analyse fuel card and consumption data
Review maintenance and repair costs
Audit driver compliance and safety
Use telematics data in audits

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Internal auditors
Fleet and transport managers
Finance controllers
Fraud examiners
Public sector auditors

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Risk identification
Fuel analytics
Cost review
Compliance testing
Telematics analysis

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Fleet Risks

09:00–10:08Fleet operations
10:08–11:00Fraud schemes
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Fraud schemes (continued)
11:45–12:53Controls
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Vehicles

09:00–10:08Acquisition
10:08–11:00Allocation and usage
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Allocation and usage (continued)
11:45–12:53Disposal
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Fuel

09:00–10:08Fuel cards
10:08–11:00Consumption analysis
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Consumption analysis (continued)
11:45–12:53Exceptions
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Maintenance and Drivers

09:00–10:08Repair costs
10:08–11:00Driver licensing
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Driver licensing (continued)
11:45–12:53Safety
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Telematics and Reporting

09:00–10:08Telematics data
10:08–11:00Cost reporting
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Cost reporting (continued)
11:45–12:53Findings
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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