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
  • Risk Assessment
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: 
  • ICFR Auditing Deficiencies
  • Material Weakness Trends
  • Emerging Topics
  • Understanding Data Flow
  • Accuracy of Information Produced by Entity
  • IPE Challenges Facing Control Owners, Controllers & Auditors
  • Data Risks
  • Impact of Technology
  • The SOX Function
    – Management controls
    – Financial control
    – Internal audit
  • First Line Optimization
  • Controls Execution & Testing
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Prerequisite: 

None.

Preparation: 

No advance preparation required.

Level of Knowledge: 

Update.

CPE Credit: 
1.00
NASBA Field of Study: 
Accounting