Elevate your organization's governance and risk oversight with our in-person Best Practices for Effective Audit Committees CPE Training. This two-hour session, designed for board members, senior officers, and audit committee professionals, provides actionable strategies to enhance fiduciary responsibilities, strengthen financial oversight, and mitigate risks. Learn from expert facilitators while earning 2 CPE credits in an engaging, interactive environment tailored to your industry.
 
Why Attend?
 
Earn 2 CPE Credits
This NASBA-approved training program awards 2 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, integrating best practices into your professional development while meeting educational requirements.
 
Understand Key Audit Committee Responsibilities
Develop a strong grasp of your duties as an audit committee member, including financial reporting oversight, internal control evaluations, audit process management, and risk mitigation frameworks.
 
Tailored for Your Industry
Designed for professionals from sectors like banking, healthcare, non-profits, retail, and more, this seminar can be customized with industry-specific examples for private groups.
 
Gain Real-World Solutions
Explore strategies to adapt to evolving compliance standards, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and emerging governance trends, ensuring your organization’s success in a rapidly changing business environment. The instructor is an active audit committee member for an organization with $800 million in revenue.
 
What You’ll Learn
 
This program equips participants with practical knowledge across the key areas of audit committee operations and governance. Real-world insights are paired with actionable takeaways to empower attendees in their leadership roles.
Key takeaways include:
Oversight Responsibilities: Understand your role in fiduciary responsibilities, including financial reporting and internal controls.
Governance Frameworks: Implement strategies for corporate governance and audit efficiencies through audit committee charters, oversight of audit processes, and risk management.
Fraud Prevention and Compliance: Identify gaps in internal controls, mitigate risks, and encourage a culture of compliance.
Professional Relationships: Develop productive collaborations with external auditors and internal audit teams.
 
Course Agenda
 
This in-person event features expert-led discussions, engaging case studies, and hands-on learning to ensure mastery of audit committee best practices.
 
Session Highlights:
Comprehensive introduction to an audit committee’s scope and purpose.
Developing governance documents, such as effective charters.
Advanced techniques for risk management and oversight, including fraud detection and financial risk assessments.
The relationship between audit committees and external auditors—including a review of PCAOB Auditing Standard #16.
Updates on compliance requirements, including key provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Practical approaches to audit committee self-assessments and fostering ethical governance within the organization.
 
Who Should Attend?
 
This training is relevant for:
Audit Committee Members and Board Directors working to strengthen their governance capabilities.
Senior Officers ensuring proper internal controls and mitigating organizational risks.
Advisors to Audit Committees seeking to optimize oversight frameworks.
 
Whether you're a seasoned audit committee professional or new to the role, this seminar offers valuable tools to guide your organization toward stronger oversight and accountability.
 
Event Details
When: Mondays, 3 p.m.–5 p.m. in-person (2-hour session)
Where: Various cities, customized for private groups available.
CPE Credits: Earn 2 credits (50 minutes of instruction per credit)
Price: $190 per attendee
 
Why Audit Committees Matter
 
Audit committees are critical for ensuring effective corporate governance and reducing vulnerabilities to risk and fraud. By mastering these best practices, committee members play a vital role in building transparency and maintaining stakeholder trust. Effective management of fiduciary responsibilities enhances oversight and accountability within an organization, paving the way for sustained success.
 
This program ensures you are well-equipped to handle the challenges of modern governance, from navigating new regulations to fostering ethical conduct.
 
Register Now
 
Take the next step in optimizing your governance capabilities with our in-person Best Practices for Effective Audit Committees CPE Training. Gain industry-specific insights, enhance organizational oversight, and build confidence in your fiduciary responsibilities.
 
Sign up today to strengthen your ability to protect your organization while contributing to its success.
 
Reserve your spot now and become a leader in audit committee excellence!