COURSE DESCRIPTION: Think private companies (even small family-owned ones) are exempt from the internal control requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley? Not exactly.
SOX is becoming recognized as the accepted “best practice standard” of companies large and small, public and private. That means more and more lenders, investors and savvy board members will be expecting financial managers like you to understand the standards and live up to these elevated internal controls.
In this fact-packed 60-minute teleconference, you’ll get expert advice on internal control best practices CFOs and Controllers at companies like yours are using to stay in compliance and position their companies for growth. Topics range from mapping your controls to best practices and using the COSO framework to prioritize the financial processes in which risks loom large for your unique businesses.
Also included:
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How to perform an enterprise-wide risk assessment
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An overview of the 3 to 7 key controls typically found in your important financial processes
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Performing a gap analysis from your actual control state to the best practice
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Right-sizing control practices to your company
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Implementing a SOX program
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Ensuring ‘separation of duties’ with a small Finance and IT staff.
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Leveraging SOX compliance with your stakeholders, investors and lenders
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Andy Barfuss is Senior Vice President for Internal Audit and Sarbanes Oxley Services with CBIZ’s Harborview Group. In his 23 year career, Andy has developed an expertise in both financial services and manufacturing, with a significant amount of time spent in international operations. He has worked with both Ernst & Young and Price Waterhouse Coopers in the areas of internal auditing and strategic risk. Prior to that he was Vice President & Director of Corporate Audit Staff for General Electric. He holds a BBA Accounting degree from the University of Notre Dame. He is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and served on the Internal Audit Division Executive Committee of the Securities Industry Association.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: We’re so confident you’ll get what you want out of this conference that we’ll refund your full fee if you’re not satisfied. It’s risk-free.
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