Internal Control for Smaller Entities - A Practical Cost - Effective Guide to Strengthening Internal Controls 2011

Why Should You Attend:
This 4 hours webinar explores the unique challenges associated with smaller entities when designing, building and/or assessing a system of internal control. Practical implementation solutions that will effectively strengthen the internal control environment while requiring minimal cost, resources and time will be outlined.

Learn why it is most important to focus on Entity Level controls, the Control Environment as well as Risk Assessment & Fraud for an efficient cost-effective solution. Suggestions for assessment of the current system of internal control will be presented. Implementation options and considerations will be offered which will allow participants to consider appropriate solutions for their organization.

Duration:
4 hours of instruction, 15 min break

Agenda: Eastern (Pacific)

• 12:00-12:15pm (9:00-9:15am Pacific) Module 1: Introduction - Internal Control for Smaller Entities (0:15)
• 12:15-12:30pm (9:15-9:30am Pacific) Module 2: Smaller Entity Internal Control Challenges (0:15)
• 12:30-12:45pm (9:30-9:45am Pacific) Module 3: COSO Framework - Overview (0:15)
• 12:45-1:15pm (9:45-10:15am Pacific) Module 4: Entity Level Controls - Considerations & Solutions (0:30)
• 1:15-2:00pm (10:15-11:00am Pacific) Module 5: Control Environment - Considerations & Solutions (0:45)
• 2:00-2:15pm (11:00-11:15am Pacific) Break (0:15)
• 2:15-3:00pm(11:15-Noon Pacific) Module 6: Risk Assessment & Fraud - Considerations & Solutions (0:45)
• 3:00-3:30pm (Noon-12:30pm Pacific) Module 7: Internal Control Assessment (0:30)
• 3:30-4:00pm (12:30-1:00pm Pacific) Module 8: Implementation Guidance/Recommendations (0:30)
• 4:00-4:15pm (1:00-1:15pm Pacific) Q&A (0:15)

Target participants:

• Public or private entity CEO’s, CFO’s, Controllers and all those involved in the Accounting, Finance and/or Financial Reporting function.

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