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Understanding and Creating an Internal Control System

Thursday, February 20
 9:00am - 5:00pm

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8.00 Credits

Member Price $239.00

Non-Member Price $364.00

Overview

Successful organizations, both large and small, must understand the importance of effective internal controls and be able to develop a system of controls that will keep the entity on its intended course. Moreover, those that design policies and procedures benefit by knowing why control measures are necessary. This session sets forth internal control concepts and explains the importance of strong internal control policies. The material highlights some of the reasons that measures are needed and it also provides an overview of control creation methods. Finally, it discusses ways to successfully implement the developed policies and procedures. Participants that take this course will gain a well-rounded understanding of internal control procedures of all types. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Objectives

After attending this session you will be able to...

  • Distinguish key internal control concepts, including the four types of internal control: preventive, detective, deterrent and compensating
  • Identify ways to create strong internal controls
  • Identify reasons that control measures are required, such as to deter fraud or reduce operational inefficiencies
  • Determine why the control environment is important as implementation efforts are ongoing
  • Apply COSO Framework concepts to three segments of an organization's technology infrastructure that must be controlled.

Highlights

The major topics covered in this course include:

  • 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

Accounting and other business professionals that would like to have an understanding of internal controls for business entities.

Prerequisites

An understanding of Internal Control concepts

Preparation

None

Notice

You will receive an email from CPA Crossings via Webex with instructions to access the webinar.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Karl Egnatoff, Taymes LLC

Karl W. Egnatoff, CPA, CITP Member, Phoenix Beach, LLC Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Phone (304) 633-1577 karl@phoenixbeach.com Karl Egnatoff is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) currently living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. During the past 21 years Mr. Egnatoff has worked as a consultant, trainer and as a software engineer while engaged on projects for business organization of all types. Prior to this, Karl worked in public accounting as well as in private sector accounting for a period of approximately six years. Before partnering with Pat Garverick to form Phoenix Beach, Karl presented and created material in association with K2 Enterprises for approximately seven years. In addition to being a CPA, he is also a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP). During the course of his career, Mr. Egnatoff has owned and operated a number of successful businesses. All of these provided services to other organizations in the business community. The experience he garnered while serving these organizations helps him now as he writes and presents continuing professional education through Phoenix Beach. Mr. Egnatoff is a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Information Technology Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also achieved a number of technology certifications including Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified Software Engineer (CSE) and Certified Integration Developer (CID). Karl graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. During his time in college, he participated in division I Cross County competing on the varsity squad. He was also on Marshall’s Track team. Karl and his wife Lana have been married for twenty-five years. They have two grown sons, Jordan and Steven.

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Non-Member Price $364.00

Member Price $239.00