August 16, 2017


In-Person

Alabama Society of CPAs
1041 Longfield Ct, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama 36117-8056


8 CPE

Understanding and Creating an Internal Control Structure

August 16, 2017
In-Person
8 CPE

Understanding and Creating an Internal Control Structure

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    Instructor

    Karl
    Egnatoff

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Learning Objectives

Once participants have completed this session they should be able to: Understand key internal control concepts, including the four types of internal control: preventive, detective, deterrent and compensating Explain how they would create strong internal controls List reasons that control measures are required such as to deter fraud or reduce operational inefficiencies. Explain the importance of the control environment as implementation efforts are ongoing List three segments of an organizations technology infrastructure that must be controlled

Major Topics

This session is taught via the use of case studies adapted from real world examples. These studies effectively show participants successful entities that rely on their control structure to propel their prosperity as well as businesses that struggled or failed because proper controls were never instituted. The topics discussed in this session include: Underlying concepts of internal control Defining where and why controls, policies and procedures are needed Legacy control measures that are still important for businesses today Creating control measures that address the use and protection of technology

CPE Credits Available

8 CPE
8
Accounting & Auditing

Alabama Society of CPAs

1041 Longfield Ct, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama 36117-8056

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Course Level

  • Intermediate

Professional Area of Focus

  • A & A

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of Internal Control concepts

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Accounting and other business professionals that would like to have an understanding of internal controls for business entities

Provider

Phoenix Beach

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