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Sarbanes-Oxley 20 years Later - Accounting Risk Assessment 1.5 Credits

Jan 30, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

Sarbanes-Oxley 20 years Later - Accounting Risk Assessment 1.5 Credits

  • Lynn Fountain

    CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA
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  • Subject Area

    Auditing

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Jan 30, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To discuss concepts of the SOX process.
  • To analyze Accounting Risk Assessment factors per AS5.
  • To explain changes required to Accounting Risk Assessment and considerations of SAS 145.
  • To inspect and consider the impact of evolving issues: the impact of technology, the impact of critical audit matters, third-party providers, the impact of COVID, and the impact of ESG
  • To discuss and review the six-step process for executing an accounting risk assessment.

Course Overview

Join us for an exclusive CPE series on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act's evolving landscape! As we mark two decades since its inception, the legislative requirements remain intact, yet the world around us has transformed significantly.

Our platform hosts a comprehensive series illuminating the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its various sections. While the foundational knowledge persists, the passage of time has brought about seismic shifts—economic fluctuations, technological leaps, and the unparalleled impact of global events like the pandemic.

Embark on the first installment of our series where we delve into the nuances of Accounting Risk Assessment within the context of SOX compliance. Explore how the execution of processes may have evolved, uncovering vital considerations that corporate teams and auditors should contemplate in today's dynamic landscape.

Key topics covered in this course:

  • Review Documentation of processes
  • Review Sourcing of risks
  • Review documentation of controls

Discover how this CPE Auditing webinar will dissect the changing facets of risk assessment in accounting since the enactment of SOX. Don't miss this opportunity to gain fresh insights into the ever-evolving world of compliance. Join us as we navigate the impacts of time and emerging risks on the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance journey.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

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 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
Audit Risk for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Sarbanes-Oxley for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 1.5 CPE 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
Sarbanes-Oxley for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1.5 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Audit Risk for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 2 CPE 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 Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Advance Your Career with Lynn Fountain's CE/CPE/CPD Webinars
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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Cheryl Nuzzolo, CPA (US)
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Excellent analysis and updated SOX compliance info by presenter. I liked the differentiation between the initial reaction to SOX compared to today's approach. Thank you!

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Steven Hargreaves, CPA (US)
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Great inner look at academic foundational thoughts underlying SOX. Consider numbering powerpoint presentation pages for better following.

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