Understanding and Creating an Internal Control System 2024
Overview
Successful organizations understand the importance of effective internal controls and develop a system to stay on the intended course. Those who design policies and procedures benefit by knowing why control measures are necessary. First, we’ll examine critical concepts and the importance of strong internal control policies. Then, we’ll look at why standards are needed and control creation methods. Finally, discuss strategies to implement policies and procedures.
Highlights
- 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
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of Internal Control concepts.
Designed For
CPAs, accounting and business professionals.
Objectives
- Recognize key internal control concepts, including the four types of internal control: preventive, detective, deterrent and compensating
- Recall how they would create strong internal controls
- List reasons that control measures are required, such as to deter fraud or reduce operational inefficiencies
- Recall the importance of the control environment as implementation efforts are ongoing
- Identify three segments of an organization's technology infrastructure that must be controlled
Preparation
None
Notice
This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor. Login instructions will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Login instructions will be emailed directly to you by California Education Foundation (CalCPA).
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Karl Egnatoff, K2 Enterprises LLC
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-six years and have two grown sons.
Non-Member Price $399.00
Member Price $299.00