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Key Highlights

Cultivate a Culture of Compliance with SOX.

Continuing Education approved courses for Multiple Qualifications

On-Demand Courses

Individual Certificates for each Module

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What You’ll learn

The Sarbanes Oxley Act, 2002, pushed businesses to take measures for making effective processes, controls, and adequate internal and financial controls. This certification will help you understand and take key steps to be efficient in addressing control challenges. It is tailored to empower the understanding and strategic steps needed to address the control challenges effectively. Enroll now to become a proficient SOX Specialist, equipped to navigate and enhance financial reporting frameworks with confidence.

Get Deeper Understanding of:
  • Break down processes for making SOX compliance easier

  • Review SOX framework and its key concepts

  • Establish strong internal controls that meet Sarbanes-Oxley standards

  • Important elements of the Risk Assessment component

Recommended For:
  • This advanced certification course is aimed at supporting Accounting firms, Audit teams, and Auditors to create and foster strong internal control guidance.

  • It is beneficial for business owners seeking strategies to improve overall workplace security and better manage the workplace.

  • Individuals pursuing or aiming for a career in auditing, internal control, or audit-based consulting to gain valuable insights for building a strong resilient workplace.

Why take SOX Certification (SOX) with myCPE?

Resources included
  • Handout PDFs for every Module
  • Glossary/Key Terms for every modul
  • Q&A directly with instructors.
Career Opportunities
  • SOX Audit Consultant
  • SOX Auditor
  • SOX Specialist
  • Manager SOX Controls
  • SOX Audit Analyst
  • Financial Reporting Analyst
Value Addition to your skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Planning and organization skills

Module

Module Name

Duration

Does Anyone Care About SOX Anymore?

2 Hours

  • To be acquainted with the latest information on SOX regulation and investigation regarding SOX compliance
  • To identify the ongoing procedures you need to follow to remain SOX compliant and recognize the penalties set out by the Act
  • To identify using a simple & effective Risk Management process, and break down processes for making SOX compliance easier for everyone to achieve
Instructor
Michel Morley
Michel Morley

Founder , Mike Morley

SOX Overview

1 Hour

  • To explain the definition of internal controls and summarize COSO 2013 benefits and challenges
  • To determine important keys to COSO 17 principles, and review the 1992 framework and its key concepts
  • To learn principles relating to Control Environment, and discuss COSO update and its key changes
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Authoritative Bodies

2 Hours

  • To review PCAOB's mission & vision and determine the powers vested to PCAOB.
  • To discuss the PCAOB standards issuance.
  • To discuss general procedures of PCAOB.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Evolution Of Auditing standards

1.5 Hours

  • To describe difficult concepts management’s assessment process and have a deep understanding of AS 2 and AS 5
  • To discover the background of the SOX Act of 2002 and recognize the purpose of auditing standards
  • To learn the actions & pronouncements of the PCAOB and monitor enforcement proceedings & new legislation
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX And IT Control In Today's Digital World

1 Hour

  • To describe information systems and differentiate between information technology.
  • To recognize and examine the COBIT framework for IT controls, differentiate Application Controls vs. General Controls, and describe COSO's link to IT as it relates to the five components of COSO.
  • To identify a process that helps in discovering informational patterns with data Control Examples and recognize how to discuss IT governance processes.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX And COSO

1.5 Hours

  • To explain the definition of internal controls, and summarize COSO 2013 benefits and challenges.
  • To determine important keys to COSO 17 principles and review the 1992 framework and its key concepts.
  • To learn principles relating to Control Environment and discuss the COSO update and its key changes.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX 404

2 Hours

  • To recognize a process methodology to use for SOX 404 attestation and differentiate the key requirements of SOX documentation
  • To describe requirements to assess design effectiveness and then validate operating effectiveness
  • To identify how to properly attest to the COSO principles and apply the steps of the SOX Section 404 process
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Section 302

1.5 Hours

  • To discover background Section 302 requirements and explore other disclosure requirements
  • To identify disclosure controls and procedures
  • To explore the management process and recognize the differences between Sections 404 and 302
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Fraud And Whistleblower, Section 802,902,906

1 Hour

  • To gain knowledge about Section 806, 902 and 906
  • To learn recent lawsuits related to SOX and explain SOX Section 806 and its legal requirements
  • To explain how Dodd-Frank act legislation impacts Section 806 and determine the difference between SOX Section 906 and 302
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Preparing for a Top Down Accounting Risk Assessment

2 Hours

  • To define a top-down accounting RA and establish the importance of entity-level controls
  • Types of entity controls
  • To link controls to financial statement assertions, determine assertions and significant accounts
  • To examine COSO principles to evaluate for the existence of required controls
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Executing A Top Down Accounting Risk Assessment

1 Hour

  • To explore Top-Down Risk Assessment and evaluate entity-level controls
  • To identify key Entity-level controls Considerations and discuss 5 key steps to top-down risk assessment
  • To discuss practical illustrations of implementing top-down risk assessment
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Entity Level Controls

2 Hours

  • To learn testing and evaluation methods.
  • How to think through COSO, how the principles can be utilized, how to apply the maturity model approach, and how to explore hard vs soft entity-level controls.
  • To evaluate cause and effect analysis.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Identifying and Documenting Controls

2 Hours

  • To explore the types & methods of internal controls.
  • To identify controls related to Initiation, Authorization, Processing and Recording.
  • To identify the various methods of documentation, and recognize the differences between control narratives vs. control flowcharts.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Testing

1 Hour

  • To explore methods to ensure the proper controls are selected for testing and identify the variance between key controls and secondary controls.
  • To discuss testing procedures for design, operating effectiveness of controls, and explore the nature of timing for your test of controls.
  • To evaluate methods for executing testing such as: inquiry, observation, reperformance, walkthroughs, & data mining.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX General Controls, Application Control, Spreadsheet Controls

1.5 Hours

  • To identify controls to evaluate as it relates to information technology (IT) and SOX
  • To explore the IT control framework - control, and recognize how to approach towards IT evaluation
  • To differentiate application controls (AC) vs general controls (GC)
  • To identify information technology general controls (ITGC) that are specific to financial reporting
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Difficulty of Assessing Material Impact and Significant Deficiency

2 Hours

  • To identify the importance of entity-level controls.
  • To discuss the types of entity control and discover assertions and significant accounts.
  • How to link controls to financial statement assertions.
  • To examine COSO principles to evaluate the existence of required controls.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

Section 302 And Connection To XBRL

2 Hours

  • To identify internal controls and link to SOX, recognize compliance requirements, and explore XBRL and management assertion
  • To discover XBRL control point accuracy and evaluate XBRL information handling
  • To identify XBRL roles & liabilities
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

SOX Internal Controls For Accounts Receivable

2 Hours

  • To establish, maintain, and improve Accounts Receivable controls that comply with Sarbanes-Oxley.
  • To identify the responsibilities and duties of Credit Professionals so that they can be confident that their Credit and Accounts Receivable processes are Sarbanes-Oxley compliant.
  • To recognize the Credit and Accounts Receivable processes that pose the greatest risk of material misstatement.
Instructor
Michel Morley
Michel Morley

Founder , Mike Morley

SOX Internal Controls For Accounts Payable

2 Hours

  • To recognize setting up efficient controls for the purchasing process and analyzing the risk to the financial statements
  • To explore the tools you need to establish and maintain strong internal controls that meet Sarbanes-Oxley standards by reducing risk and protecting company assets
  • To raise awareness of fraud issues in Accounts Payable and examine processes to mitigate the risk associated with Accounts Payable to comply with SOX.
Instructor
Michel Morley
Michel Morley

Founder , Mike Morley

SOX Internal Controls for Inventory

2 Hours

  • To explore how to set up controls for the purchasing process and analyze the risk to the financial statements
  • To develop customized tools for establishing and maintaining strong internal controls that meet Sarbanes-Oxley standards by reducing risk and protecting company assets
  • To raise your awareness of fraud issues and examine processes to mitigate the risk associated with Inventory Management to comply with SOX
Instructor
Michel Morley
Michel Morley

Founder , Mike Morley

Sarbanes-Oxley 20 Years Later - Sourcing Emerging Risks - Part 1

1.5 Hours

  • To discuss risk sourcing concepts, and analyze third-party risks. 
  • To explore cybersecurity and economic risk, and inspect and assess other risks
  • To discuss the impact of SOC reporting, PCAOB updated standards, ITGC, data analytics, and the power of technology.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

Sarbanes-Oxley 20 Years Later - Sourcing Emerging Risks - Part 2

1.5 Hours

  • To discuss the changing concepts of the Control Environment and analyze the skill sourcing issues. 
  • To explain the important elements of the Risk Assessment component.
  • To discuss the evolution of the Information & Communication components and the Monitoring Component.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

Sarbanes-Oxley 20 Years Later - Enhancing Testing Processes

2 Hours

  • To analyze modern testing requirements, and discuss changes in testing processes.
  • To identify the starting point for automation adoption and potential hurdles in the adoption process. 
  • To analyze in-depth examination of accounts payable, procure-to-pay, and payroll processes.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

Sarbanes-Oxley 20 years Later - Accounting Risk Assessment

1.5 Hours

  • To discuss concepts of the SOX process, and analyze Accounting Risk Assessment factors per AS5. 
  • To explore changes required to Accounting Risk Assessment and considerations of SAS 145.
  • To discuss and review the six-step process for executing an accounting risk assessment.
Instructor
Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Owner , Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

Instructors

Testimonials

Disclaimer

Certificate awarded upon the successful completion of the myCPE Advanced Certification Program is proof that user has successfully undergone the training and passed the quiz. This certificate marks completion of the said courses and learning activities and completion of the review quiz to earn continuing educational credits for specific qualification mentioned. This advance certificate program is not approved by any educational institution, training institute or regulatory body.

Ratings and Review

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Toby Deroche, CCSA, CRMA, CFE, CISA, CIA, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP

Dec 27th, 2023

The SOX Certification is a great review of SOX's history, theory, and application.

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Alisa Darrow, CIA, IAP

Dec 27th, 2023

I think I could now offer a class for an overview of SOX, this was great!

Frequently Asked Questions

The SOX certification course is the go-to resource for all your basics and theoretical guidelines. It provides you with strong coverage that covers all the essentials of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, and the progression of the concepts further to ensure effective internal control implementation. It covers authoritative bodies, the evolution of auditing standards, IT controls and their requirements, etc. It also provides an understanding of COSO, Section 302, 404, and ‘Fraud and whistleblower sections’. It includes testing, general control, and controls specifically for inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and more. Furthermore, transforming the business landscape after 20 years of SOX demands change. It is also discussed in the course at length. Thus SOX Certification provides strong coverage to the requirements of the requirements of compliance and control.

The SOX Certification is a course providing you with a strong overview. It carefully considers the requirements, evolution, and practical usage of the Sarbanes Oxley Act and some of its important sections. Critical for the success of compliance and control, this is a must for not only auditing, but finance, and risk management professionals who want long-term success in their careers. It provides you with a strong basic understanding and rich handout material for reference. You can learn some of the practical issues in its implementation and how to solve them. The course also includes real-life cases that will guide you to apply the key principles successfully. Thus, SOX certification can be a useful tool instrumental in ensuring your success.

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