 |
|
Best Practices - Internal Control and SOX Compliance
Learn the best practices for internal control, including streamlined SOX compliance and the latest guidance from the SEC, PCAOB and COSO.
This timely, one-day seminar is designed for controllers, C-level executives, finance managers, attorneys, IT professionals, CPAs, auditors and department heads. Learn how businesses can create and maintain internal control frameworks to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley or as a "Best Practice" without breaking your budget. Improve your Business by Improving your Internal Controls!
Cost of this seminar averages $450/Attendee depending on location.
Select "Buy Now" button to determine exact price of chosen seminar.
Upcoming Internal Control and SOX Compliance Seminars
| Rochester, MN |
July 10, 2008 |
TBD |
| Des Moines, IA |
July 11, 2008 |
TBD |
| Oklahoma City, OK |
July 14, 2008 |
TBD |
| Schaumburg, IL |
July 14, 2008 |
TBD |
| Braintree, MA |
July 16, 2008 |
TBD |
| Nashua, NH |
July 17, 2008 |
TBD |
| Jersey City, NJ |
July 18, 2008 |
TBD |
| Wichita, KS |
July 21, 2008 |
TBD |
| San Antonio, TX |
July 23, 2008 |
TBD |
| Houston, TX |
July 24, 2008 |
TBD |
| Columbia, MD |
July 31, 2008 |
TBD |
| Richmond, VA |
July 31, 2008 |
TBD |
| Philadelphia, PA |
August 1, 2008 |
TBD |
| Little Rock, AR |
August 4, 2008 |
TBD |
| Tampa, FL |
August 6, 2008 |
TBD |
| Orlando, FL |
August 7, 2008 |
TBD |
| Miami, FL |
August 8, 2008 |
TBD |
| Memphis, TN |
August 11, 2008 |
TBD |
| Merrillville, IN |
August 11, 2008 |
TBD |
| Jackson, MS |
August 13, 2008 |
TBD |
| Birmingham, AL |
August 14, 2008 |
TBD |
| Nashville, TN |
August 15, 2008 |
TBD |
| Springfield, MO |
August 18, 2008 |
TBD |
| Indianapolis, IN |
August 18, 2008 |
TBD |
| Dayton, OH |
August 20, 2008 |
TBD |
| Pittsburgh, PA |
August 21, 2008 |
TBD |
| Cleveland, OH |
August 22, 2008 |
TBD |
| Norwalk, CT |
August 28, 2008 |
TBD |
| Long Island, NY |
August 29, 2008 |
TBD |
Benefits of Attending
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is the most important legislation affecting the governance and disclosure of publicly held companies in the history of the United States. Its impact will be discussed, along with its detailed requirements for compliance. This seminar will be instructed by cost-conscious internal control experts that are business owners themselves. They have helped dozens of companies comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and have presented this engaging seminar throughout the United States since the Act’s ratification in 2004. The instructors will candidly share their experience and present a pragmatic approach to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
^ top of page ^
Seminar Highlights
- The Importance of Internal Controls in Your Company
- Best Practices Learned from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Internal Control Frameworks of COSO and COBIT
- Risk Management, Business Process Management, and Key Controls
- Testing the Effectiveness of Internal Controls
- Preventing and Detecting Corporate Fraud
^ top of page ^
Learning Objectives
- Attendees will understand internal controls and their application in SMBs
- Attendees will learn the compliance requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Attendees will discuss how internal controls can manage risk and reduce fraud
- Attendees will identify methods for improving the profitability of businesses
^ top of page ^
Key Issues on the Agenda
Registration
Section 1 - Introduction and Background
- Introduction
- History of Internal Control Legislation
- Definition of Internal Control
- Financial Cycles and Business Processes
Section 2 - Top-Down vs. Control-Based Compliance
- Guidance from the SEC, COSO and AICPA
- Internal Control Weaknesses
- Risk Based Assessment
- Corporate Fraud
Section 3 - Internal Control Frameworks Under SOX
- COSO Internal Control Framework
- COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework
- COBIT Framework
- Internal Control Maturity Model
Section 4 - SEC Management Guidance
- Guidance for Company Management
- Management’s Approach to Assessing Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Section 5 - Entity-Level Internal Controls
- Assessing ELCs
- Key Controls at the Entity Level
- Hardening the Environment
- Documenting and Testing the ELCs
Section 6 - Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- Titles and Sections
- Best Practices for Compliance
Section 7 - Business Process Controls and Testing
- Assessing BPCs
- Key Controls at the Business Process and IT Level
- Hardening the Environment
- Documenting and Testing the BP and IT Controls
- Using IDEA Software to Analyze and Test Controls
Section 8 - PCAOB Auditing Standard 5
- Guidance for External Auditors
- Auditor’s Approach to Assessing Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Section 9 - Going Forward
- SOX Trickle Effect
- Roadmap to Compliance
- Lessons Learned
- Building Sustainability
- Dave’s Top Ten
|
^ top of page ^
|
|
 |
