Mastering Sarbanes-Oxley: A Step-by-Step Guide to Internal Controls Self-Assessment
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its requirements for internal controls self-assessment. Through interactive lessons, real-world examples, and hands-on projects, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to master the art of internal controls self-assessment.
Course Objectives - Understand the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its requirements for internal controls self-assessment
- Learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in internal controls
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of internal controls frameworks and standards
- Gain practical experience in conducting internal controls self-assessments
- Obtain a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Sarbanes-Oxley
- Overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- History and background of the Act
- Key provisions and requirements
- Impact on organizations and stakeholders
Module 2: Internal Controls Frameworks and Standards
- Overview of internal controls frameworks and standards
- COSO Framework
- COBIT Framework
- ISO 27001 Standard
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Module 3: Risk Management and Internal Controls
- Introduction to risk management
- Risk assessment and mitigation techniques
- Internal controls and risk management
- Case studies and examples
Module 4: Internal Controls Self-Assessment
- Introduction to internal controls self-assessment
- Planning and scoping an internal controls self-assessment
- Conducting an internal controls self-assessment
- Reporting and follow-up
Module 5: IT Controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Overview of IT controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- IT control frameworks and standards
- IT risk management and internal controls
- Case studies and examples
Module 6: Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Overview of compliance and regulatory requirements
- Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements
- Other regulatory requirements (e.g. HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Compliance and internal controls
Module 7: Auditing and Assurance
- Introduction to auditing and assurance
- Auditing standards and frameworks
- Audit planning and execution
- Audit reporting and follow-up
Module 8: Case Studies and Group Discussions
- Real-world case studies and examples
- Group discussions and debates
- Practical application of concepts and techniques
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: Interactive lessons, real-world examples, and hands-on projects
- Comprehensive: Covers all aspects of internal controls self-assessment and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Personalized: Personalized learning experience with expert instructors
- Up-to-date: Latest developments and updates in internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Practical: Practical application of concepts and techniques
- Real-world applications: Real-world case studies and examples
- High-quality content: High-quality course materials and resources
- Expert instructors: Expert instructors with extensive experience in internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Certification: Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning: Flexible learning options (e.g. online, self-paced)
- User-friendly: User-friendly course platform and navigation
- Mobile-accessible: Mobile-accessible course materials and resources
- Community-driven: Community-driven discussion forums and support
- Actionable insights: Actionable insights and takeaways
- Hands-on projects: Hands-on projects and activities
- Bite-sized lessons: Bite-sized lessons and modules
- Lifetime access: Lifetime access to course materials and resources
- Gamification: Gamification elements and incentives
- Progress tracking: Progress tracking and feedback
Certificate of Completion Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to the participant's knowledge and skills in internal controls self-assessment and Sarbanes-Oxley.,
- Understand the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its requirements for internal controls self-assessment
- Learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in internal controls
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of internal controls frameworks and standards
- Gain practical experience in conducting internal controls self-assessments
- Obtain a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Sarbanes-Oxley
- Overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- History and background of the Act
- Key provisions and requirements
- Impact on organizations and stakeholders
Module 2: Internal Controls Frameworks and Standards
- Overview of internal controls frameworks and standards
- COSO Framework
- COBIT Framework
- ISO 27001 Standard
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Module 3: Risk Management and Internal Controls
- Introduction to risk management
- Risk assessment and mitigation techniques
- Internal controls and risk management
- Case studies and examples
Module 4: Internal Controls Self-Assessment
- Introduction to internal controls self-assessment
- Planning and scoping an internal controls self-assessment
- Conducting an internal controls self-assessment
- Reporting and follow-up
Module 5: IT Controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Overview of IT controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- IT control frameworks and standards
- IT risk management and internal controls
- Case studies and examples
Module 6: Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Overview of compliance and regulatory requirements
- Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements
- Other regulatory requirements (e.g. HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Compliance and internal controls
Module 7: Auditing and Assurance
- Introduction to auditing and assurance
- Auditing standards and frameworks
- Audit planning and execution
- Audit reporting and follow-up
Module 8: Case Studies and Group Discussions
- Real-world case studies and examples
- Group discussions and debates
- Practical application of concepts and techniques
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: Interactive lessons, real-world examples, and hands-on projects
- Comprehensive: Covers all aspects of internal controls self-assessment and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Personalized: Personalized learning experience with expert instructors
- Up-to-date: Latest developments and updates in internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Practical: Practical application of concepts and techniques
- Real-world applications: Real-world case studies and examples
- High-quality content: High-quality course materials and resources
- Expert instructors: Expert instructors with extensive experience in internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Certification: Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning: Flexible learning options (e.g. online, self-paced)
- User-friendly: User-friendly course platform and navigation
- Mobile-accessible: Mobile-accessible course materials and resources
- Community-driven: Community-driven discussion forums and support
- Actionable insights: Actionable insights and takeaways
- Hands-on projects: Hands-on projects and activities
- Bite-sized lessons: Bite-sized lessons and modules
- Lifetime access: Lifetime access to course materials and resources
- Gamification: Gamification elements and incentives
- Progress tracking: Progress tracking and feedback
Certificate of Completion Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to the participant's knowledge and skills in internal controls self-assessment and Sarbanes-Oxley.,
- Interactive and engaging: Interactive lessons, real-world examples, and hands-on projects
- Comprehensive: Covers all aspects of internal controls self-assessment and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Personalized: Personalized learning experience with expert instructors
- Up-to-date: Latest developments and updates in internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Practical: Practical application of concepts and techniques
- Real-world applications: Real-world case studies and examples
- High-quality content: High-quality course materials and resources
- Expert instructors: Expert instructors with extensive experience in internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Certification: Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning: Flexible learning options (e.g. online, self-paced)
- User-friendly: User-friendly course platform and navigation
- Mobile-accessible: Mobile-accessible course materials and resources
- Community-driven: Community-driven discussion forums and support
- Actionable insights: Actionable insights and takeaways
- Hands-on projects: Hands-on projects and activities
- Bite-sized lessons: Bite-sized lessons and modules
- Lifetime access: Lifetime access to course materials and resources
- Gamification: Gamification elements and incentives
- Progress tracking: Progress tracking and feedback