Sarbanes-Oxley Training

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Sarbanes-Oxley & Internal Controls:
What You Need To Know Now
TRADITIONAL: PARTICIPANT INTERACTIVE

THE AUDIENCE FOR SARBANES-OXLEY TRAINING
From the CEO and CFO to management and other key employees, many now have new roles to play as a result of SOX. This course is designed to benefit all personnel in any organization who want to learn more about internal controls and this landmark legislation. This program will arm you with the knowledge needed to understand the importance of SOX and help you better understand your role in complying with internal control requirements.

This course can be specifically tailored toward a specific audience by emphasizing certain topics and customized exercises of specific interest. Class size may vary but small numbers are encouraged.

SARBANES-OXLEY TRAINING COURSE OBJECTIVES
Using the concepts presented, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to:

Understand SOX and why it is important to the organization
Obtain a better appreciation of internal controls
Compare current internal control practices to COSO's Internal Control - Integrated Framework
Identify opportunities to enhance existing internal controls when appropriate
Understand your role in meeting SOX internal control requirements

PROGRAM LEADER

John Baldo has eight years experience as an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers. In addition, he has several years experience as a controller of a corporation, and seven years as the president of Accounting and Business Consultants, LLC. Since 2002, John has assisted companies with SOX control implementations and control issues resolution.

SARBANES-OXLEY TRAINING COURSE CONTENT
The following topics are available:

History and Background Behind Sarbanes-Oxley: How recent corporate scandals have changed the way companies must behave

Significant Aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley

Relationship between sections 302 and 404
SEC changes

How Will You and Your Company Be Evaluated including:

Management and auditor's report
Public Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
Fines and Penalties

Understanding and Applying the COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework:

Control Environment: The foundation for all other elements of internal controls that sets the tone of the organization, including ethical values and competence of the company's leaders and employees. Includes:
   1. Code of conduct and ethics
   2. Fraud prevention
   3. Whistleblower policy
Internal Control Design and Scoping including:
   1. Significant accounts
   2. Mapping
   3. Documentation
Risk Assessment: The identification and analysis of relevant risks that can hinder the achievement of business objectives
Control Activities: Specific activities designed to mitigate identified risks
Information and Communication: Information pathways between management and employees.
Monitoring: The evaluation and assessment of internal controls including:
   1. Management monitoring/testing
   2. Deficiency evaluation and remediation
   3. External Auditor's testing and reporting

Conclusion - SEC roundtable discussion highlights

COURSE DETAILS

Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Basic
Advanced Preparation: None
Instructional delivery method: Group-Live
Duration: This is full day interactive program; less than full-day programs are also available
Pre/post class testing is available to measure learning
CPE* credits: 8 Auditing
Locations and Cost:
   1. Our programs are customized and delivered at client locations.
       Please call 610-388-0969 for details including information regarding fees,
       refund, complaint and cancellation policies.