Sarbanes Oxley Internal Controls: A Step-by-Step Implementation Guide
Course Overview This comprehensive course provides a step-by-step guide to implementing Sarbanes Oxley internal controls. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging content
- Comprehensive and personalized learning experience
- Up-to-date and practical information
- Real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued upon completion
- Flexible learning options, including mobile access
- User-friendly interface and community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Sarbanes Oxley Internal Controls
- Overview of Sarbanes Oxley Act
- Importance of internal controls
- Types of internal controls
- Benefits of effective internal controls
Module 2: Risk Assessment and Control Environment
- Risk assessment process
- Identifying and assessing risks
- Control environment and its components
- Establishing a strong control environment
Module 3: Control Activities and Information Technology
- Control activities and their types
- Information technology controls
- IT control frameworks and standards
- Implementing IT controls
Module 4: Monitoring and Review
- Monitoring and review processes
- Types of monitoring and review
- Importance of ongoing monitoring and review
- Implementing a monitoring and review system
Module 5: Control Evaluation and Testing
- Control evaluation process
- Testing and evaluating controls
- Types of control testing
- Reporting and remediation
Module 6: Internal Control Frameworks and Standards
- Overview of internal control frameworks and standards
- COSO framework
- COBIT framework
- ISO 27001 standard
Module 7: IT Control Frameworks and Standards
- Overview of IT control frameworks and standards
- COBIT framework
- ISO 27001 standard
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Module 8: Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Overview of compliance and regulatory requirements
- Sarbanes Oxley Act requirements
- SEC regulations
- PCAOB standards
Module 9: Audit and Assurance
- Overview of audit and assurance
- Types of audits
- Audit process and procedures
- Audit reporting and follow-up
Module 10: Continuous Improvement and Sustainability
- Importance of continuous improvement
- Continuous improvement process
- Sustainability of internal controls
- Maintaining a strong control environment
Module 11: Case Studies and Group Discussions
- Real-world case studies
- Group discussions and activities
- Applying course concepts to real-world scenarios
Module 12: Final Project and Course Wrap-Up
- Final project requirements
- Course review and wrap-up
- Final thoughts and next steps
Certificate of Completion Upon completing the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service.
Target Audience This course is designed for professionals who want to implement Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, including: - Auditors and accountants
- Compliance officers
- Risk management professionals
- IT professionals
- Financial managers
- Internal control specialists
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- Interactive and engaging content
- Comprehensive and personalized learning experience
- Up-to-date and practical information
- Real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued upon completion
- Flexible learning options, including mobile access
- User-friendly interface and community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features