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...
- Distinguish reasons that employees and others that are internal to an organization choose to undertake fraudulent acts
- Determine the ways that fraud activities are changing as business methods change
- Differentiate between the types of control measures that work best as entities strive to mitigate fraud risk
- Select specific internal control measures that reduce fraud activities
- Identify how anti-fraud measures add security to all segments and aspects of a business organization
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.
