Internal Controls: Hot Topics & Trends Webinar (1 Hour)

Overview: 

This webinar will provide an update on current trends associated with a company’s internal control environment, and expectations for companies to maintain documentation of the execution of processes and controls. Topics to be discussed include:

  • Internal Control Trends
  • SEC and PCAOB Topics
  • SOX Program Structure
Objective: 

To update financial professionals on recent guidance and enforcement actions that impact the internal control environment, as well as expectations for companies to maintain documentation of the execution of processes and controls.

 

SPEAKER:

Paige Woolery, Managing Director, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk, KPMG LLP

Emphasis: 
  • Internal Control Issues
  • Critical Audit Matters (CAMs)
  • ICFR Auditing Deficiencies
    – Nature of deficiencies
    – Deficiencies by financial statement area
    – Additional reminders
  • Select SEC Topics
  • Select PCAOB Topics
  • Hot Topics
    – SOX
    – Disclosure controls
    – Integrated risk and assurance
    – SEC cybersecurity rule
    – Enablement of automation
       – Control activities
       – Testing
    – Program objectives
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Prerequisite: 

None.

Preparation: 

No advance preparation required.

Level of Knowledge: 

Update.

CPE Credit: 
1.00
NASBA Field of Study: 
Accounting