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: 
  • The SOX Function
    – Management controls
    – Financial control
    – Internal audit
  • First Line Optimization
  • Controls Execution & Testing
  • Risk Assessment
  • Understanding Data Flows
  • Testing Strategy
  • Direct Entity Level Controls
  • Culture & Education
  • Integrated Assurance
  • Material Weakness Trends
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Prerequisite: 

None.

Preparation: 

No advance preparation required.

Level of Knowledge: 

Update.

CPE Credit: 
1.00
NASBA Field of Study: 
Accounting