Why choose training from Corporate Compliance Seminars?

About Corporate Compliance Seminars (CCS)

Corporate Compliance Seminars (CCS) is a premier provider of CPE training in auditing, internal controls, risk management, compliance, and related disciplines. Since 2004, we have built a 20-year track record of delivering high-quality professional education that audit, finance, and compliance leaders trust.

Our success is built on two core strengths:

Expert instructors with decades of hands-on experience in auditing, compliance, and internal controls.
Continuously updated course content—designed to maximize professional learning and real-world application.

Every CCS session offers a practical, engaging, and interactive learning environment. Whether focused on SOX compliance, internal auditing, or assurance standards, participants leave with skills and insights they can apply immediately.

CCS is the trusted source for professionals who demand quality, relevance, and results in their CPE training.

Training Philosophy

At CCS, our philosophy is simple: effective training must be experienced, practical, engaging, and enjoyable.

Experienced: Quality education comes from instructors with deep professional backgrounds and real-world field experience.
Practical: Course content emphasizes best practices and cost-effective methods that can be applied immediately.
Engaging: We encourage open discussion of day-to-day challenges, promote interaction, and include thought-provoking presentations and hands-on workshop exercises.
Enjoyable: Even the most technical accounting and control topics are delivered in an interactive, approachable, and entertaining way.

We constantly refine our courses by reviewing participant feedback, industry changes, and client input, ensuring our programs remain relevant and effective. Many professionals return year after year to repeat seminars on the same subjects, confident they will always learn something new.

At CCS, training isn’t just about compliance—it’s about building knowledge that lasts and delivering it in a way that professionals genuinely value.

Set Apart by Expertise

Corporate Compliance Seminars (CCS) was founded by professionals who are passionate about delivering high-impact classroom training, workshops, and consulting in internal controls, internal auditing, and accounting-related subjects. Since 2004, we have specialized in SOX, COSO, PCAOB, GAO, COBIT, GRC, IFRS, and IIA Standards—bringing over 20 years of proven training experience in internal controls and auditing.

With CCS, attendees earn official NASBA CPE credit while gaining practical insight into today’s most critical standards and frameworks, including:

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and SEC ICFR requirements
COSO Internal Control Frameworks
GAO Yellow Book and Green Book
ISACA COBIT and ITIL
OCEG Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) methodology
PCAOB Auditing Standards
IIA IPPF Standards
AICPA SASs
The transition from U.S. GAAP to IFRS

Our seminars are designed for CPAs, CIAs, CISAs, CFEs, internal and external auditors, compliance officers, and other professionals who require training that is engaging, relevant, and results-driven.

At CCS, expertise isn’t just a credential—it’s what sets us apart.

Meet The Team

John C. Blackshire, Jr., CPA

CEO of The Accountware Group, Inc. (TAG) of Tucson, AZ He has over 50 years of business management, internal control, software development and auditing experience. TAG helps companies improve their business processes, implement financial systems, and comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

David S. Marshall, MBA, CISA, CFE

Principal with Infotech Global, a provider of audit, compliance, IT and training services from Chicago, IL area. With over 20 years of experience, he is an expert in internal control, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and information technology. He has assisted numerous companies, from startups to multinationals, improve their operations by strengthening their internal control programs and complying with Sarbanes-Oxley, as well as providing IT auditing, computer security and fraud prevention training.

Debra R Richardson, MBA, CFE, APM, APPM, CPRS

Debra, an AP Consultant with over 20 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies like Verizon, General Motors, and Aramark, is a seasoned professional in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting. Debra brings a wealth of knowledge to her events.A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), her expertise in Global Vendor Maintenance and implementation of vendor self-registration portals has been pivotal in establishing robust internal controls to prevent fraud.

Thomas E. Derise, CPA MBA

Recently joined our group after retiring from 1st Constitution Bank where he was Vice President and Controller. Tom has over 35 years of business management, public accounting, and information technology experience. He has extensive background in banking and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Elliot A. Fisch, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFF, CGMA, CRMA, MBA

Over 30 years experience in internal audit, corporate compliance, ethics, fraud reviews, and financial and project management in the corporate, government and consulting sectors. He has extensive experience in the compliance discipline, with significant responsibilities to oversee relations with various governmental authorities.

David F. Kent, CIA, CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, CRMA, CGFM

Seasoned former audit practitioner, with more than 45 years in the profession. After heading SWIFT, Inc.'s US-based audit team for more than 10 years, he served as Internal Audit (IA) Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP) Manager from April 2014 until his retirement in June 2018.

Prior to joining SWIFT, Dave spent more than seven years as a Client Service Director with Pricewaterhouse Coopers' US Federal Government practice, where he focused on providing oversight and direction to large and/or complex automated information systems controls testing projects in various major Federal departments and agencies.

Nathan John Mueller

Amar I. Saini

The managing principal at HnC Smart Solutions, a risk management advisory firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Saini has more than 30 years of experience within the financial services industry working with some of the leading organizations in the industry to enhance business performance through risk management, operational effectiveness, enhanced governance and application of technology.

Henry Schneider

The Process and Product Quality Consulting's (PPQC) Senior Principal Consultant. PPQC, a provider of CMMI centered education and services. PPQC's mission is to provide premier technology and process improvement consulting, appraisals, and training to help our customers advance their business processes thereby increasing their strategic competitive edge.

Nathan John Mueller, a former accountant for a multinational insurance company, orchestrated an $8.5 million embezzlement scheme that spanned four years. His fraudulent activities involved the unauthorized transfer of funds from company accounts to his personal use, exploiting his position and knowledge of internal systems to conceal the theft.

In January 2009, Mueller was sentenced by US District Court Judge Patrick Schiltz to 97 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release1. His actions not only involved significant financial loss but also deeply impacted the trust within his organization.

Upon his release from the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, Minnesota, Mueller publicly reflected on his crimes, expressing remorse and sharing insights into the motivations and consequences of his actions2. He emphasized the importance of ethical decision-making and transparency in financial practices, hoping to educate others on the severe repercussions of fraud.

Mueller's case serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within financial systems and the critical need for robust internal controls and vigilant oversight to prevent such incidents.

CCS’s CPE Training Events

Corporate Compliance Seminars (CCS) offers comprehensive CPE training programs designed to strengthen auditing, accounting, and compliance skills while meeting the continuing education requirements of leading professional certifications. Our courses support preparation for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designations, as well as CPE for CPAs and other professionals.

What You’ll Learn

Our internal audit training events cover a wide spectrum of topics, including:

Internal auditing principles and practices
Internal controls and risk management
External auditing and PCAOB standards
Audit compliance and reporting
The role of the internal audit manager in delivering assurance

Courses are built on the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and aligned with IIA Standards to ensure participants gain up-to-date knowledge of internal audit methodology, audit controls, and governance expectations.

How We Teach

Each program is led by experienced professionals who bring real-world expertise from internal audit, external audit, compliance, and risk management. Sessions include hands-on exercises and case studies to help participants apply their learning immediately to their work.

Why CCS

With CCS, you’ll gain both the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in internal audit and related fields—whether you’re advancing toward certification or expanding your professional expertise.

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