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SOX 404 2 Credits

Mar 18, 2024, 02:00 PM ET

SOX 404 2 Credits

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Mar 18, 2024, 02:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To recognize a process methodology to use for SOX 404 attestation.
  • To differentiate the key requirements of SOX documentation.
  • To identify key requirements of sourcing risks and documenting controls.
  • To describe requirements to assess design effectiveness and then validate operating effectiveness.
  • To recognize and apply the materiality concept.
  • To identify the proper levels of reporting for your SOX 404 process.
  • To recognize the importance of understanding all elements of the COSO framework.
  • To identify how to properly attest to the COSO principles.
  • To identify and apply the steps of the SOX Section 404 process.
  • Describe key control.
  • To recognize correct statements about the control environment.
  • To identify how a process flow should show.
  • To describe risk tolerance.

Course Overview

Sarbanes-Oxley was passed in 2002 and year one of attestation for publicly traded companies was 2004.  SOX section 404 is the most prominent of the many requirements covered under the legislation.

The most contentious aspect of SOX is Section 404, which requires management and the external auditor to report on the adequacy of the company's internal control on financial reporting (ICFR). This is the costliest aspect of the legislation for companies to implement, as documenting and testing important financial manual and automated controls requires enormous effort.

The online CPE webinar is a comprehensive guide to the SOX 404 process. Our expert Lynn Fountain shows you the “ins and outs” of 404 compliance, providing the practical knowledge to get you up to speed

Key topics covered in this online CPE course:

  • Summary of SOX 404 requirements
  • COSO and the Internal Control Framework
  • SEC and PCAOB ongoing SOX 404 requirements
  • Accounting Risk Assessment
  • Documentation Requirements
  • Testing Requirements
  • Significant Deficiency and Material Weakness
  • PCAOB 2012 Report on Public Companies ICFR

This CPE Auditing webinar is designed to provide accountants and other financial professionals with the practical knowledge to successfully implement the 404 processes.

You’ll learn how to set up your compliance project and manage it from start to finish. You’ll take advantage of lessons learned and be able to meet your reporting requirements. 

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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

Advance Your Career with Lynn Fountain's CE/CPE/CPD Webinars
Lynn Fountain , CRMA

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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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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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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Ashraf Abdallah, CIA

Very valuable control and governance relating webinar, which was presented by the respected lady instructor, where both macro and also micro relevant knowledge levels were addressed considering both important conceptual and practical pertinent details based on year 2013 COSO control framework superseded the1992 release ultimately for ensuring companies' compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Regulation Section 404 including assurance of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR).

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Michael Sowa, CPA (US)

The presenter Lynn Fountain was very effective in presenting the material. The handout material was extremely helpful in updating the changes in planning for audits,

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