Overview

In this session, we will explore the concept of internal control material weaknesses and highlight their implications for financial reporting and business operations. We will dive into the common trends and emerging issues that contribute to material weaknesses, providing real-world examples and case studies to illustrate their impact.

Participants will gain valuable insights into identifying key risk factors that lead to material weaknesses and will learn leading practices for strengthening internal controls to prevent and mitigate these deficiencies.

Through practical approaches and discussions, attendees will leave equipped with actionable knowledge to foster a culture of internal control awareness within their organizations and to proactively address internal control challenges.

James Low, Partner, Financial Accounting and Advisory Services – Marcum LLP

Ryan Foltyniewicz, Director, Advisory Services, Marcum LLP
Joe Layne, Partner, IT Risk Assurance and Advisory Services – Marcum LLP
Michael McShea, Director, Financial Accounting and Advisory Services – Marcum LLP

Program Description Material Weakness Analysis and Leading Practices
Important Notice Regarding CPE:
Learning Objectives At the end of this course, the attendee will be able to:

  • Describing what constitutes a material weakness in internal control
  • Identifying common trends in internal control material weaknesses
  • Demonstrating leading practices for strengthening internal controls and mitigating material weaknesses
  • Demonstrating leading practices for strengthening internal controls and mitigating material weaknesses
Instruction Delivery Method Group Internet Based (virtual classroom)
Recommended CPE Credit 1 credit
Recommended Field of Study Auditing
Prerequisites None
Program Level Basic
Advance Preparation None
Cancellation Policy You may cancel your registration at any time prior to the event.
Complaint Resolution Policy For more information regarding refund, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at [email protected].

CPE-NASBA

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