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Management Internal Control Essentials 2 Credits

Mar 05, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

Management Internal Control Essentials 2 Credits

  • Lynn Fountain

    CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA

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    February, 2024

  • Subject Area

    Auditing

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Mar 05, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To discuss the legislative foundations and regulatory requirements surrounding internal controls, with a focus on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and its implications for organizational management.
  • To examine the development of frameworks such as COSO in 1992 and its subsequent update in 2013.
  • To recognize the advantages and disadvantages of internal controls, gaining insights into their role in promoting efficient operations, preventing financial irregularities, and addressing potential challenges in their implementation.
  • To grasp the significance of proactive measures, including education, communication, accountability, and cooperation, in embedding sound internal controls throughout the organization.

Course Overview

Internal Controls (IC) are often misconceived by management as a mere set of forms, checklists, and templates mandated by auditors. However, this narrow view fails to recognize the profound impact that robust Internal Controls can have on an organization.

The webinar by Lynn Fountain provides a comprehensive overview of internal controls (IC) and their significance in organizational management. It delves into the legislative background, highlighting the responsibilities outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the increased scrutiny on internal control attestations. 

The importance of educating management on individual responsibilities for control processes is emphasized throughout the webinar. This online CPE Course advocates for a holistic understanding of internal controls, involving everyone in the organization. It explores the historical evolution of IC practices, dating back to ancient times, and the development of frameworks such as COSO in 1992 and its subsequent update in 2013.  It urges a shift from mere sign-offs to a comprehensive understanding of each participant's role in maintaining effective internal controls. 

Major Topics covered:

  • Internal control focus 
  • IC definition, history, advantages, and disadvantages 
  • COSO overview: COSO 1992 & COSO 2013 
  • Methods to educate management 
  • Setting the stage 
  • Key monitoring methods

Join this CPE Auditing Course to explore why managers must perceive Internal Controls, not merely as compliance measures but also as strategic tools capable of creating ultimate organizational value.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Internal control concepts and types of controls for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Controls for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit function for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Controls for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Controls for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit function for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1.5 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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Lynn Fountain , CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA

Owner, Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

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Lynn Fountain has over 39 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate accounting and consulting. 20 years of her experience has been working in the areas of internal and external auditing and risk management. She is a subject matter expert in multiple fields including internal audit, ethics, fraud evaluations, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, governance, financial management and compliance.  Lynn has held two Chief Audit Executive (CAE) positions for international companies.   In one of her roles as CAE, she assisted in the investigation of a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme perpetrated by a vendor that spanned 7 years and implicated 20 employees.  The fraud was formally investigation by the FBI and resulted in 5 indictments estimating a $13M fraud loss.

Ms. Fountain is currently engaged in her own consulting and training practice.  She has successfully executed on several consulting assignments spanning areas of accounting, risk, ERM and internal audit.  She is a highly sought-after trainer and international speaker and has produced hundreds of courses delivered through seminars, conferences and on-demand training.  She is the author of three separate technical books.  

  • Raise the Red Flag – The Internal Auditors Guide to Fraud Evaluations”.
  • Leading the Internal Audit Function
  • Ethics and the Internal Auditor’s Dilemma

Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has her CPA, CGMA, CRMA credentials. 


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Dan Bolton, CIA

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This is a fantastic overview of the function and importance of internal controls and the internal control function and responsibilities within an organization.

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Dawoud Nasraty, CPA (US)

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Excellent course and presenter - I really appreciated the discussion of effective internal controls in an organization and the evolution of their importance.

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