Sarbanes Oxley Internal Controls: A Complete Guide to Practical Tools for Self-Assessment and Risk Management
Course Overview This comprehensive course provides a detailed understanding of Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, self-assessment, and risk management. Participants will learn practical tools and techniques to implement and maintain effective internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Course Objectives - Understand the principles and requirements of Sarbanes Oxley internal controls
- Learn practical tools and techniques for self-assessment and risk management
- Implement and maintain effective internal controls
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Enhance organizational governance and risk management
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Sarbanes Oxley Internal Controls
- Overview of Sarbanes Oxley Act
- Internal controls definition and importance
- Types of internal controls (preventive, detective, corrective)
- Internal controls framework (COSO)
Module 2: Risk Management and Self-Assessment
- Risk management principles and practices
- Risk assessment techniques (likelihood, impact, risk matrix)
-
- Self-assessment tools and techniques (questionnaires, surveys)
Module 3: Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- ICFR definition and importance
- ICFR requirements (SOX Section 404)
- ICFR assessment and testing
- ICFR reporting and disclosure
Module 4: IT General Controls (ITGCs)
- ITGCs definition and importance
- ITGCs requirements (COBIT, ISO 27001)
- ITGCs assessment and testing
- ITGCs reporting and disclosure
Module 5: Entity-Level Controls (ELCs)
- ELCs definition and importance
- ELCs requirements (COSO)
- ELCs assessment and testing
- ELCs reporting and disclosure
Module 6: Control Environment and Tone at the Top
- Control environment definition and importance
- Tone at the top principles and practices
- Leadership and governance
- Organizational culture and ethics
Module 7: Control Activities and Segregation of Duties
- Control activities definition and importance
- Segregation of duties principles and practices
- Authorization and approval processes
- Reconciliation and verification processes
Module 8: Information and Communication
- Information and communication definition and importance
- Financial reporting and disclosure
- Internal and external communication
- Stakeholder engagement and transparency
Module 9: Monitoring Activities and Corrective Action
- Monitoring activities definition and importance
- Corrective action principles and practices
- Internal audit and review
- Compliance and regulatory reporting
Module 10: Certification and Compliance
- Certification requirements (SOX Section 302)
- Compliance requirements (SOX Section 404)
- Certification and compliance processes
- Certification and compliance reporting
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: Quizzes, games, and discussions to enhance learning
- Comprehensive and personalized: Tailored to individual needs and learning style
- Up-to-date and practical: Real-world examples and case studies
- High-quality content: Developed by expert instructors
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion
- Flexible learning: Accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile device
- User-friendly: Easy navigation and intuitive interface
- Community-driven: Discussion forums and peer feedback
- Actionable insights: Takeaway tools and techniques for immediate application
- Hands-on projects: Real-world projects to reinforce learning
- Bite-sized lessons: Manageable chunks of learning for busy professionals
- Lifetime access: Unlimited access to course materials
- Gamification: Points, badges, and leaderboards to enhance engagement
- Progress tracking: Monitor progress and stay on track
Certification Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This certificate demonstrates expertise in Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, self-assessment, and risk management.,
- Understand the principles and requirements of Sarbanes Oxley internal controls
- Learn practical tools and techniques for self-assessment and risk management
- Implement and maintain effective internal controls
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Enhance organizational governance and risk management
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Sarbanes Oxley Internal Controls
- Overview of Sarbanes Oxley Act
- Internal controls definition and importance
- Types of internal controls (preventive, detective, corrective)
- Internal controls framework (COSO)
Module 2: Risk Management and Self-Assessment
- Risk management principles and practices
- Risk assessment techniques (likelihood, impact, risk matrix)
-
- Self-assessment tools and techniques (questionnaires, surveys)
Module 3: Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- ICFR definition and importance
- ICFR requirements (SOX Section 404)
- ICFR assessment and testing
- ICFR reporting and disclosure
Module 4: IT General Controls (ITGCs)
- ITGCs definition and importance
- ITGCs requirements (COBIT, ISO 27001)
- ITGCs assessment and testing
- ITGCs reporting and disclosure
Module 5: Entity-Level Controls (ELCs)
- ELCs definition and importance
- ELCs requirements (COSO)
- ELCs assessment and testing
- ELCs reporting and disclosure
Module 6: Control Environment and Tone at the Top
- Control environment definition and importance
- Tone at the top principles and practices
- Leadership and governance
- Organizational culture and ethics
Module 7: Control Activities and Segregation of Duties
- Control activities definition and importance
- Segregation of duties principles and practices
- Authorization and approval processes
- Reconciliation and verification processes
Module 8: Information and Communication
- Information and communication definition and importance
- Financial reporting and disclosure
- Internal and external communication
- Stakeholder engagement and transparency
Module 9: Monitoring Activities and Corrective Action
- Monitoring activities definition and importance
- Corrective action principles and practices
- Internal audit and review
- Compliance and regulatory reporting
Module 10: Certification and Compliance
- Certification requirements (SOX Section 302)
- Compliance requirements (SOX Section 404)
- Certification and compliance processes
- Certification and compliance reporting
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: Quizzes, games, and discussions to enhance learning
- Comprehensive and personalized: Tailored to individual needs and learning style
- Up-to-date and practical: Real-world examples and case studies
- High-quality content: Developed by expert instructors
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion
- Flexible learning: Accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile device
- User-friendly: Easy navigation and intuitive interface
- Community-driven: Discussion forums and peer feedback
- Actionable insights: Takeaway tools and techniques for immediate application
- Hands-on projects: Real-world projects to reinforce learning
- Bite-sized lessons: Manageable chunks of learning for busy professionals
- Lifetime access: Unlimited access to course materials
- Gamification: Points, badges, and leaderboards to enhance engagement
- Progress tracking: Monitor progress and stay on track
Certification Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This certificate demonstrates expertise in Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, self-assessment, and risk management.,
- Interactive and engaging: Quizzes, games, and discussions to enhance learning
- Comprehensive and personalized: Tailored to individual needs and learning style
- Up-to-date and practical: Real-world examples and case studies
- High-quality content: Developed by expert instructors
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion
- Flexible learning: Accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile device
- User-friendly: Easy navigation and intuitive interface
- Community-driven: Discussion forums and peer feedback
- Actionable insights: Takeaway tools and techniques for immediate application
- Hands-on projects: Real-world projects to reinforce learning
- Bite-sized lessons: Manageable chunks of learning for busy professionals
- Lifetime access: Unlimited access to course materials
- Gamification: Points, badges, and leaderboards to enhance engagement
- Progress tracking: Monitor progress and stay on track