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Internal Controls to Mitigate Financial Reporting Risk: Designing Stronger Internal Controls for Small- or Mid-Size Entities 3 Credits

Mar 21, 2024, 12:30 PM ET

Internal Controls to Mitigate Financial Reporting Risk: Designing Stronger Internal Controls for Small- or Mid-Size Entities 3 Credits

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  • Subject Area

    Auditing

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Mar 21, 2024, 12:30 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To discuss the evolution of internal control through the decades.
  • To describe the revamped 2013 COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework, including how the various components and principles interrelate to form a strong system of internal control over reliable financial reporting.
  • To identify special considerations for internal controls in a smaller-entity environment.
  • To explain important varying audit considerations, such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Government Auditing Standards, and Single Audit Act requirements.

Course Overview

Internal control isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition. Just a handful of foundational controls can significantly improve an organization’s risk management and the reliability of its financial data. The difficulty lies in knowing which controls have the greatest impact—and how to strengthen them. Internal controls are applied within an organization to satisfy objectives related to operations, compliance, and financial reporting. 

Many control frameworks exist that attempt to define what good internal control looks like. The most recognizable and trusted of these is the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Internal Control-Integrated Framework. It defines the underlying principles of an effective system of internal control over the following:

  • Reliability of financial reporting
  • Effectiveness and efficiency of operations
  • Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

This CPE course will provide practical analysis and tips for how a reporting entity can manage financial reporting risk effectively and efficiently. 

Major Topics Covered in this CPE Auditing Webinar:

  • Evolution of internal control concepts.
  • Revamped 2013 COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework.
  • Applying COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework Concepts to Smaller Entities
  • Designing an adequate ‘umbrella’ of internal controls over financial reporting to prevent, or detect and correct, material misstatement due to fraud or error
  • Specific internal control considerations and sample documentation for smaller entities
  • PCAOB Integrated Audits
  • Single Audit Internal Control Considerations

This CPE webinar will also differentiate the auditor’s responsibilities for internal controls under Sarbanes Oxley, Government Auditing Standards, and Single Audit Act requirements.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Nano Credits for All Qualifications

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 3 CPE Eligible
Internal Controls for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 3 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit function for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Internal Controls for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 3 CPD Eligible
Yellow Book Professionals 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 3 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 3 CPE Eligible
Internal Controls for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 3 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit function for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Internal Controls for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 3 CPD Eligible
Yellow Book Professionals 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 3 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 3 CPE Eligible
Internal Controls for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 3 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit function for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Internal Controls for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 3 CPD Eligible
Yellow Book Professionals 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 3 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 Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Controls for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit function for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 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
Internal Controls for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

3

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Stay Ahead of the Game with Jennifer Louis CPD/CPE Webinars
Jennifer Louis , CPA (US)

President, Emergent Solutions Group LLC

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Jennifer F. Louis, CPA has over 25 years of experience in designing and instructing high-quality training programs in a wide variety of technical and “soft skills” topics needed for professional and organization success. In 2003, she founded Emergent Solutions Group, LLC, where she focuses her energy on designing and delivering high-quality, practical, and engaging accounting and auditing training. She was most recently Director of Audit Product Development at Surgent Professional Education, and prior to that served as Executive Vice President/Director of Training Services at AuditWatch, Inc., a highly-respected training and audit process consulting firm. Before joining AuditWatch, Jennifer was the Financial/Operational Audit Manager at AARP. At the start of her professional career, Jennifer was an Audit Manager for Deloitte & Touche LLP, where she frequently served as a local and national instructor. Jennifer graduated summa cum laude from Marymount University with a BBA-Accounting. Besides loving life on the lake with her husband in Charlotte, NC, she enjoys hiking with her little dog Frodo Beggins, and savoring any precious moments spent with her two young adult boys.

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To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

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Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course 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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A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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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.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

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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.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Susan Dalloul, CIA
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Highly Informative and valuable webinar with engaging case study One of the standout features of this webinar was the incorporation of a real-life case study. The presenters skillfully weaved the case study into their presentation, showcasing practical applications and illustrating how the concepts discussed could be implemented in a real-world context. This approach not only enhanced comprehension but also made the content more relatable and applicable. I love the riddles!

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Owen Mccafferty, CPA (US)
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Ms. Louis gave a thorough treatise on basic considerations in international control that should be included in college managerial accounting and financial auditing textbooks. I really enjoyed her presentation. The time flew.

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