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The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in CyberSecurity 1 Credit

The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in CyberSecurity 1 Credit

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    June, 2025

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    Information Technology

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss real-world cyber cases impacting financial systems.
  • Identify controller responsibilities in preventing data breaches.
  • Explain compliance obligations under evolving cybersecurity laws.
  • Explore best practices in cyber risk mitigation strategies.
  • Differentiate signs of breaches from regular system anomalies.

Course Overview

Cybersecurity is no longer just the IT department’s job. In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, financial professionals—especially controllers—are stepping up to protect sensitive financial systems. The controller’s role encompasses many traditional responsibilities. However, the breadth and depth of the controller’s skill set has expanded, and will continue to grow, as business environments evolve. Years ago, cybersecurity was left to IT experts. Now, it must be part of the controller’s toolbox.

Controllers are uniquely positioned to support cybersecurity efforts within financial operations. They play a critical role in ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, identifying potential cybersecurity risks, and safeguarding sensitive data. By implementing appropriate controls and monitoring for suspicious activity, controllers become the frontline defenders of financial integrity. Their insight into financial systems and processes makes them essential players in organizational cyber defence strategies.

Major Topics:

  • Financial Systems Risk Assessment
  • Insider Threat Prevention Plans
  • Cyber Incident Response Planning
  • Regulatory Compliance for Controllers
  • Controller-IT Strategic Collaboration

This CPE course provides practical tools, real-world examples, and expert advice to empower controllers to protect what matters most. Don’t just report the numbers—protect them. Enroll now to elevate your role in cybersecurity.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Asset Security and Control for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 1 CPD Eligible
Information Security Governance for Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology and Security for Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Cybersecurity Risk for Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

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 , CPA (US)

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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