Successful organizations, both large and small, must understand the importance of effective internal controls and be able to develop a system of controls that will keep the entity on its intended course. Moreover, those that design policies and procedures benefit by knowing why control measures are necessary. This session sets forth internal control concepts and explains the importance of strong internal control policies. The material highlights some of the reasons that measures are needed and it also provides an overview of control creation methods. Finally, it discusses ways to successfully implement the developed policies and procedures. Participants that take this course will gain a well-rounded understanding of internal control procedures of all types. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Identify reasons that employees and others that are internal to an organization choose to undertake fraudulent acts
- Recall the factors that make smaller organizations attractive to those considering fraud
- Recognize specific internal control measures that can help to reduce fraud activities executed against smaller and medium sized companies
Major Topics
The major topics covered in this course include:
- The benefits and pitfalls of remote employees.
- How to maximize the value provided by distance workers.
- Policies, procedures, and control measures designed for a more geographically dispersed workforce.
