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SOX Internal Controls For Accounts Payable, Receivable & Inventory 8 Credits 8 Credits

Apr 28, 2021, 11:00 AM ET

SOX Internal Controls For Accounts Payable, Receivable & Inventory 8 Credits 8 Credits

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Apr 28, 2021, 11:00 AM ET

Learning Objectives

  • 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
  • To recognize the penalties set out by the Act
  • 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.

Course Overview

Session-1: Does Anyone Care About SOX Anymore?

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, popularly known as SOX or Sarbox, is a U.S. law meant to protect investors from fraudulent accounting activities by corporations. Sarbanes-Oxley Act was enacted after several major accounting scandals in the early 2000s perpetrated by companies such as Enron, Tyco, and WorldCom. However, at times it is felt that only the internal auditor cares about the same. 

Many feel that the task of documenting their company’s Sarbanes-Oxley controls has become routine and downright boring. Though that fact is the SOX documentation process is one of the best ways for CFOs and CEOs to be comfortable in signing off documents that make them personally and criminally responsible for the accuracy and reliability of their public company's financial statements and the effectiveness of financial controls.

This Online CPE Webinar attempts to show why SOX is one of the most important tools for public company executives, accountants, as well as auditors with the following Key Topics.


This online CPE webinar covers following key topics:

  • What are the key items the SEC will be watching out for - now and into the future?
  • Compliance: the 3 key questions internal auditors still need to answer: 1) Is it accurate? 2) Are you sure? 3) Can you prove it?
  • The Do’s and Don’ts you need to know
  • The benefits of SOX
  • Resources you need to have


Session - 2: SOX Internal Controls for Accounts Receivable

For many companies, Accounts Receivable is the largest or second-largest assets on the balance sheet. This means that any weakness in the financial controls for A/R could have a serious impact on the company’s financial statements. As well, since Accounts Receivable departments interact with almost every other department in the company, weak controls in A/R can lead to increased risk in other areas.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 makes company executives of publicly traded US companies personally and criminally responsible for the accuracy and reliability of the financial disclosures of their companies. They are required to sign reports that attest to the effectiveness of their companies’ internal controls, including foreign subsidiaries.

Many of these executives are "pushing down" the signoff of reports that attest to the effectiveness of their companies’ internal controls, including foreign subsidiaries. Credit professionals need to understand their responsibilities under the Act before they sign off on the effectiveness of the financial controls in their department.

This Online Webinar looks at specific issues affecting Credit and Accounts Receivable, Including Credit Risk Management, the adequacy of provisions for Bad Debt, Collection Procedures, dependence on processes outside the credit department, and outside the company.

This session will provide you with the tools you need to establish and maintain strong internal controls in the A/R department that meet Sarbanes-Oxley standards and reduce risk and protect company assets. There will be opportunities for online discussions and questions.

This online CPE webinar covers following key topics:

  • How to establish financial controls for Credit and Accounts Receivable
  • Establishing segregation of duties
  • Setting up cash application controls
  • Structuring bad debt reserves
  • Improving credit policy
  • Introducing collateral controls
  • Developing invoice accuracy
  • Review the approval process
  • Examining the role of IT systems
  • Integrating SOX into daily routines
  • Techniques for testing Credit and Accounts Receivable controls
  • Documentation requirements specific to Credit and Accounts Receivable 


Session - 3: SOX Internal Controls for Accounts Payable

Setting up controls for the purchasing and payment processes and analyzing the risk to the financial statements can be a daunting task. Since most companies have to purchase many different items every day, there is a real potential for fraud.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 makes company executives of publicly traded US companies personally and criminally responsible for the accuracy and reliability of the financial disclosures of their companies. They are required to sign reports that attest to the effectiveness of their companies’ internal controls, including foreign subsidiaries.

This session looks at specific issues affecting Accounts Payable, including Payables Risk Management, the adequacy of payment oversight, dependence on processes outside the Payables department, and outside the company.

This session will provide you with the tools you need to establish and maintain strong internal controls in the A/P department that meet Sarbanes-Oxley standards and reduce risk and protect company assets. There will be opportunities for online discussion and questions.

This online CPE webinar covers following key topics:

  • Safeguarding inventory purchasing
  • Examining supplier payments
  • Reviewing risks associated with payroll and taxes
  • Know best practices and types of approvals
  • Reviewing repetitive processes
  • Understanding the dangers inherent in inter-company payments
  • Verifying accruals
  • Assess currency issues
  • Building and using audit trails
  • Review the approval process
  • Examining the role of IT systems
  • Integrating SOX into daily routines
  • Techniques for testing Credit and Accounts Receivable controls
  • Documentation requirements specific to Credit and Accounts Receivable 


Session - 4:  SOX Internal Controls for Inventory

Inventory, often a company’s largest or second-largest asset has a significant impact on both the balance sheet and the income statement. Easily manipulated, it can be hidden, stolen, or simply forgotten. Effective internal controls keep track of inventory and ensure that its proper value is reflected on the financial statements.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 makes company executives of publicly traded US companies personally and criminally responsible for the accuracy and reliability of the financial disclosures of their companies. They are required to sign reports that attest to the effectiveness of their companies’ internal controls, including foreign subsidiaries.

This session looks at specific issues affecting Inventory, including 

  • Inventory Risk Management,
  • The adequacy of Inventory purchasing and stores management oversight,
  • Dependence on processes outside the Purchasing and Inventory departments and
  • Dependence on processes outside the company.

This CPE Webinar will provide you with the tools you need to establish and maintain strong internal controls in Inventory Management that meet Sarbanes-Oxley standards and reduce risk and protect company assets. 

This online CPE webinar covers following key topics:

  • Accountability
  • Risk of manipulation
  • Purchasing
  • Obsolescence
  • Valuation
  • Inventory returns
  • “Channel Stuffing”
  • Physical counts
  • Inter-company transactions
  • Inventory sent to outside processors
  • Inventory as collateral


This online CPE webinar is suitable for CPAs, CMAs, CIAs and Professionals or staff engaged in design, review or implementation of Internal Controls function of their company.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 8 CPE Approved
Accounting & Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 8 CPE Eligible
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 8 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 8 CPE Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 8 CE Eligible
Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 8 CPE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 8 CE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 8 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
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Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 8 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 8 CPE Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 8 CE Eligible
Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 8 CPE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 8 CE Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 8 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

8

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

Knowledge Of SOX Internal Control And Its Implications

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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Mike Morley is a Certified Public Accountant and a recognized authority in the field of finance with more than 25 years experience in finance, including SOX and IFRS implementation.

An entertaining and informative speaker and trainer, Mike is the author of:

“IFRS Simplified” which provides a jump start for accountants and finance executives who want to quickly and easily get up to date on IFRS.

“Sarbanes-Oxley Simplified” which is an easy-to-read explanation of the requirements of the U.S. legislation that makes CEO's & CFO's personally responsible for the accuracy of their company's financial statements.

“Financial Statement Analysis Simplified” which translates the accounting language of financial statements into clear, easy-to-understand terms that anyone who needs to make well-informed financial decisions quickly will appreciate.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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Reviews and Ratings

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Average (11%)

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Tyler Buchanan, Analyst

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This course did a great job of driving home the importance of SOX compliance and the myriad of ways in which internal controls in various areas can be implemented to meet SOX compliance.

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Hongjian Wu, CPA (US)

5

The SOC Internal Controls are important topics for both internal audit and external audit to master. It is really a good refresh course for me.

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