Sarbanes Oxley Internal Controls: Mastering Self-Assessment Tools
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of Sarbanes Oxley internal controls and self-assessment tools. Participants will learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, as well as how to implement and maintain effective internal controls. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning experience
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning options
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- 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
- Roles and responsibilities in internal control implementation
Module 2: Identifying and Assessing Risks
- Risk management framework
- Identifying risks and threats
- Assessing risk likelihood and impact
- Prioritizing risks
Module 3: Implementing and Maintaining Internal Controls
- Designing and implementing internal controls
- Types of internal controls (preventive, detective, corrective)
- Control environment and control activities
- Monitoring and reviewing internal controls
Module 4: Self-Assessment Tools and Techniques
- Introduction to self-assessment tools
- Types of self-assessment tools (questionnaires, surveys, interviews)
- Conducting self-assessments
- Interpreting and reporting self-assessment results
Module 5: IT General Controls and Application Controls
- IT general controls (ITGCs)
- Application controls
- IT control frameworks (COBIT, ITIL)
- Assessing IT controls
Module 6: Entity-Level Controls and Transaction-Level Controls
- Entity-level controls (ELCs)
- Transaction-level controls (TLCs)
- Assessing ELCs and TLCs
- Relationship between ELCs and TLCs
Module 7: Control Evaluation and Testing
- Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
- Testing controls
- Types of testing ( attribute testing, variable testing)
- Sample size and selection methods
Module 8: Control Deficiencies and Remediation
- Identifying control deficiencies
- Classifying control deficiencies (material weakness, significant deficiency)
- Remediating control deficiencies
- Documenting remediation efforts
Module 9: IT Risk and Control Frameworks
- IT risk frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
- IT control frameworks (COBIT, ITIL)
- Relationship between IT risk and control frameworks
- Implementing IT risk and control frameworks
Module 10: Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Overview of compliance and regulatory requirements
- Sarbanes Oxley Act requirements
- PCAOB requirements
- SEC requirements
Module 11: Audit and Assurance
- Overview of audit and assurance
- Types of audits (internal, external)
- Audit procedures and techniques
- Audit reporting and follow-up
Module 12: Emerging Trends and Technologies
- Emerging trends in internal controls
- Impact of emerging technologies on internal controls
- Blockchain and internal controls
- Artificial intelligence and internal controls
Certificate Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to the participant's knowledge and understanding of Sarbanes Oxley internal controls and self-assessment tools.,
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning experience
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning options
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking features