For small organizations, maintaining an effective system of internal controls presents a significant challenge. In this seminar, you will learn technology-focused techniques for preventing and detecting fraud as well as securing information systems and sensitive data.
DESIGNED FOR
CPAs in public practice providing services to small businesses. CPAs in private industry employed by small businesses. For small organizations, maintaining an effective system of internal controls presents a significant challenge.
BENEFITS
- Learn how to evaluate, develop, and implement an effective internal control structure in a small business environment
- Identify how to assess risk in smaller organizations and how to implement preventive, detective, deterrent, and compensating controls to mitigate these risks, even in the absence of proper segregation of duties
- By participating in this program, you will learn technology-focused techniques for preventing and detecting fraud as well as securing information systems and sensitive data
- Benefit from the case studies used in class in which theoretical concepts are implemented and demonstrated in leading small business accounting software programs, such as QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online, Sage 50/Peachtree, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Sage 100
- Learn the necessary insights and tools to design, implement, and monitor effective internal controls, security, and anti-fraud measures in small organizations.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Cite internal control fundamentals
- Recognize common small business control deficiencies and issues
- Identify the differences between accounting and administrative controls
- Describe the purpose of general controls
- Identify relevant internal control procedures over revenues, cash, purchasing, payables, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets
- Recognize how to utilize technology tools to prevent and detect occupational fraud
- Identify opportunities to enhance security over information systems and sensitive data
- Define alternative control procedures
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
Basic understanding of internal controls and accounting and administrative processes in smaller organizations.
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- This is not a hands-on course.
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