The updated COSO Internal Control Certificate (16.5 CPE Credits) offers you a unique opportunity to develop your expertise in designing, implementing and monitoring a system of internal control in today's technology driven world. Nine self-paced modules provide you with the knowledge necessary to understand and apply COSO's Internal Control--Integrated Framework (IC framework).
Develop confidence in your system of internal control
The COSO Internal Control Certificate will develop your expertise in designing, implementing, and monitoring a system of internal control.
Apply COSO concepts to several real-world scenarios in this course to learn how to add value to your own organization through improved operations, reporting and compliance.
Enhance your knowledge of the IC framework
Obtain a brief overview of the framework and then delve deeper into the details of how to assess internal control by principle. The variety of situations provided will help you apply the framework, as well as ignite thought into how they might relate to your organization. In the final module, you will see how it all comes together by assessing a system of internal control for an organization in a case study.
Once you've completed the nine self-paced, online learning modules and the online exam, you'll be able to apply your newly acquired knowledge to achieve the following:
- Major cost savings from streamlined processes and better management of compliance costs
- Enhanced quality of risk assessment
- Strengthened fraud deterring efforts
- Improved alignment with outsourced service providers
- Heightened awareness of the technological considerations as relates to internal control
Earn CPE credit and celebrate your achievement
The COSO Internal Control Certificate is an online, self-study learning program. You have 12 months to access the learning materials, making it easy to fit around your work and personal commitments.
- Individual program: Complete self-paced online learning when it's convenient for you
- Online Exam: Complete the exam at your convenience within 90 days of finishing the learning program
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Assess a system of internal control.
- Apply key points related to the principles-based approach.
- Recognize ways to identify, assess and respond to risks in your organization.
- Identify areas for improvement based on the results of assessing internal control.
KEY TOPICS
- Categories of objectives achieved by internal control
- Components of internal control
- Principles and points of focus
- Roles and responsibilities
- Limitations of internal control
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
- Accounting and finance professionals dealing with systems of internal control.
- Designing and implementing a quality system of internal control can be challenging. Adapting to rapidly changing business models and emerging technologies require a sound system of internal control--and those who manage them--to be agile.
Digital Badge: Your Professional Distinction
Set yourself apart as a future-ready financial professional. Upon completion, you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement.
Credit Info
- CPE CREDITS: Online: 16.5 (CPE credit info)
- NASBA FIELD OF STUDY: Auditing
- LEVEL: Intermediate
- PREREQUISITES: Participants should have at least 2-6 years' experience working with a system of internal control.
- ADVANCE PREPARATION: Basic level of exposure to COSO's 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework
- DELIVERY METHOD: QAS Self-Study
Online Access Instructions
A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product for one full year.
System Requirements
AICPA's online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA technicians.
A stable and continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account after successfully completing the course and/or exam.
Supported Operating Systems:
- Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
- Windows 7 to present
Supported Browsers:
- Apple Safari
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
Required Browser Plug-ins:
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
Technical Support: Please contact service@aicpa.org.
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