Understanding and Creating an Internal Control System 2024

Monday, April 28, 2025
Webcast or Webinar, Online
11:00AM - 6:30 PM (opens at 10:30AM) EST
8Credits

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Course Type: Webcast
Course Code: 25/2124653
Level: Intermediate
Vendor: California CPA Education Foundation
Field of Study: Accounting

Overview:

Successful organizations understand the importance of effective internal controls and develop a system to stay on the intended course. Those who design policies and procedures benefit by knowing why control measures are necessary. First, we'll examine critical concepts and the importance of strong internal control policies. Then, we'll look at why standards are needed and control creation methods. Finally, discuss strategies to implement policies and procedures.

Objectives:

• Recognize key internal control concepts, including the four types of internal control: preventive, detective, deterrent and compensating • Recall how they would create strong internal controls • List reasons that control measures are required, such as to deter fraud or reduce operational inefficiencies • Recall the importance of the control environment as implementation efforts are ongoing • Identify three segments of an organization's technology infrastructure that must be controlled

Major Topics:

• Underlying concepts of internal control • Defining where and why controls, policies and procedures are needed • Legacy control measures that are still important for businesses today • Creating control measures that address the use and protection of technology

Major Topics:

• Underlying concepts of internal control • Defining where and why controls, policies and procedures are needed • Legacy control measures that are still important for businesses today • Creating control measures that address the use and protection of technology

Designed For:

CPAs, accounting and business professionals.

Prerequisites:

A basic understanding of Internal Control concepts.