Unlock the power of the COSO Framework with our comprehensive training event, designed to help compliance officers, auditors, and risk management professionals build stronger internal controls and ensure SOX compliance. This interactive workshop provides the knowledge, tools, and strategies you need to elevate your compliance approach while earning 16 NASBA-Approved CPE credits.
Why Attend?
1. Master the COSO Framework - Gain practical expertise in applying the five COSO Framework components to enhance compliance, governance, and risk management processes.
2. Elevate Your SOX Compliance Strategies - Learn how to integrate the COSO Framework to meet and exceed Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements, ensuring a robust internal control system.
3. Gain Hands-On Experience - Participate in interactive discussions and workshops led by industry experts, focusing on real-world applications and best practices.
4. Earn 16 CPE Credits - Strengthen your professional credentials while enhancing essential skills for compliance and internal control management.
What You’ll Learn
This workshop equips you with the tools to align the COSO Framework with compliance efforts and implement effective internal control systems.
Course Highlights:
1. Comprehensive Overview of COSO Framework
- Explore the evolution of the COSO Framework and its components.
- Understand the role of internal controls in today’s complex regulatory environment.
2. COSO Framework Applications for SOX Compliance
- Learn how to apply the framework for effective risk management and control activities.
- Discover strategies to meet SOX requirements using COSO principles.
3. Enhancing Internal Controls
- Build stronger internal control documentation and assessment techniques.
- Improve your organization’s entity-level controls and risk assessments.
4. Communicating and Monitoring Controls
- Discover tools for effective communication of compliance activities with stakeholders.
- Learn strategies to monitor and evaluate control effectiveness over time.
5. Addressing Regulatory and Audit Challenges
- Understand how to manage external auditor relationships under PCAOB standards.
- Identify strategies to address control deficiencies and remediation steps.
Key Topics Covered:
- History and updates to the COSO Framework
- Risk assessment and controls for SOX compliance
- Testing internal controls and documenting results
- Building a compliance assessment plan using risk-based methodologies
- Communicating with external auditors and governance committees
- Monitoring compliance effectiveness and accountability
Benefits of Attending
- Deeper Understanding of Internal Controls: Leverage the COSO Framework to improve control systems and compliance strategies.
- Enhanced Risk Management Capabilities: Use risk-based methodologies to identify and mitigate organizational risks.
- Career Advancement: Gain 16 NASBA-Approved CPE credits to enhance your professional standing and grow your expertise.
- Practical Techniques for Governance Success: Apply actionable tools to foster transparency, accountability, and compliance in your organization.
Event Details
- Schedule: Offered every eight weeks from Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, with a lunch break from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Duration: 16 hours across three days.
- Format: Live, interactive online sessions (Group Internet-Based).
- CPE Credits: 16 NASBA-Approved CPE credits in auditing, business law, and compliance.
- Cost: $1,500.
- Private Training Available: Flexible scheduling for two or more attendees.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals eager to elevate their compliance and governance skills, including:
- Compliance Officers: Strengthen your approach to regulatory requirements and SOX compliance.
- Auditors: Develop techniques for assessing internal controls aligned with COSO principles.
- Risk Management Professionals: Gain comprehensive tools to identify and manage organizational risks effectively.
The Importance of COSO Framework in Compliance
The COSO Framework is the foundation of effective governance, internal controls, and risk management, critical for today’s compliance landscape. By mastering its principles, you’ll:
- Mitigate Risks: Identify control weaknesses and mitigate compliance risks proactively.
- Build Effective Systems: Implement structured controls to meet and exceed SOX regulations.
- Foster Organizational Growth: Inspire transparency and accountability while driving efficiency in compliance processes.
Register Now
Take the step to elevate your expertise and secure your organization’s compliance success. Join this highly informative workshop to gain invaluable insights into the COSO Framework, enhance your SOX compliance strategies, and earn 16 CPE credits to advance your career.
Register today to master the tools of governance and bring confidence to your compliance efforts!
Using COSO Framework for Compliance and SOX
Offered on Tuesday-Thursday once every eight weeks in three six hour sessions for 18 CPE credits.
The sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time Zone.
There will be a lunch break from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. each day.
We can schedule private events on your timetable for two or more attendees.
NASBA Program Disclosures
Program Level of Understanding: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Format: Group Internet Based
NASBA Field(s) of Study: Auditing, Business Law, Business Management & Organization, Behavioral Ethics
CPE Credits: 18, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour