The purpose of the Understanding Internal Controls course is to provide participants with an overview of internal controls and how they help achieve management's objectives.

Program Level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: N/A

Instructional Method: Group-Live

Instructor: Robert Kuehler

Recommended CPE Credit: 2.0 Hours

Field of Study: Auditing

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain internal controls;
  • List management objectives and responsibilities;
  • Describe the framework of internal controls;
  • Identify controls over accounting and financial reporting; and,
  • List potential internal control weaknesses.

Program Policies

NASBA Statement

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