It's been more than 20 years since the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) released its Internal Control—Integrated Framework (the original framework). The original framework is widely accepted as a leading framework for designing, implementing, and conducting internal control and assessing the effectiveness of internal control. Since then, technology has drastically changed the business operating environment and the associated risks. In May 2013, the COSO foundation released an update to the framework.
The framework was updated due to global economic changes, enhanced information technology and increased shareholder expectations. Professionals must obtain a basic understanding of the concepts, principles and potential impact, including changes from the 1992 framework and the key COSO components and 17 principles.
This course provides an overview of the important concepts of COSO 2013. You'll learn about the important changes in the COSO framework and explore opportunities for management to place a renewed focus on internal control and enhance and solidify their Sarbanes-Oxley attestation.
Citations of information on the COSO framework, principles and points of focus mentioned through this course are directly worded from the COSO literature and relayed here with the permission of COSO.org as a training mechanism related to their framework. The full document of the Framework can be found at COSO.org.
Information within this course comes from readily available public domain documents and is utilized by the trainer as a supplement for relaying the course content.
Note: The concepts outlined in this course are up to date and relevant in regards to the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation. Although there have not been any changes in the legislative concepts of the law since it’s release in 2002, some aspects of executing the work have evolved. This speaker is preparing a series of courses titled “Sarbanes-Oxley 20 years later”. Those courses can be found individually on the platform and would be beneficial for anyone involved with compliance.
Course Series
This course is included in the following series:
7 CoursesCOSO 2013
- COSO 2013 Overview
- COSO 2013 Control Environment
- COSO 2013 Risk Assessment
- COSO 2013 Control Activity
- COSO 2013 Information and Communication
- COSO 2013 Monitoring
- COSO 2013 - Operational Execution
Learning Objectives
- Explore the definition of Internal Control (IC) and its importance in today’s business.
- Explore reason for COSO update and dissect key changes.
- Discover the basic tenants of Internal Control (IC).
- Recognize the keys to the COSO 17 principles
- Explore how to perform a needs impact assessment and compliance plan.
Included In Certifications
This course is included in the following Certification Programs:
16 CoursesSarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Certification
- Sarbanes Oxley Overview
- SOX: Authoritative Bodies
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Standards - Evolution
- Information Technology General Controls Primer
- COSO 2013 Overview
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404
- Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302: ICFR
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) And Fraud Sections
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) - Top Down Risk Assessment Part 1
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) - Top Down Risk Assessment Part 2
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) - Entity Level Controls
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Identifying and Documenting Controls
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Testing
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) - Assessing Data Impact
- XBRL - Connection to SOX 302/404 and Critical Roles
- Tools For Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
32 CoursesInternal Controls and Internal Audit Certification
- Internal Audit Standards Overview
- Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS - Part 1
- Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS – Part 2
- Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS – Part 3
- Executing the Internal Audit Engagement in Line with GIAS – Part 1
- Executing the Internal Audit Engagement in Line with GIAS – Part 2
- Identifying and Implementing the Proper Balance of Internal Controls
- Documentation Methods For Internal Control Processes
- Segregation of Duties for Core Business Processes
- Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Department
- Internal Audit Management - Top Skills
- Internal Audit: Keys to Managing an Effective Function
- Understanding Risk-Based Auditing
- Risk Based Auditing – Establishing a Methodology
- Risk Based Auditing – Applying the Methodology
- Cyber Risk Frameworks And Concepts
- Information Technology (IT) Controls in Emerging Business Environments
- Fraud Risk Assessments
- Professional Skepticism - Keys to Maintaining
- Introduction to Forensic Accounting
- The Fraud Triangle
- Internal Audit Effective Relations with the Audit Committee
- COSO 2013 Overview
- COSO 2013 - Operational Execution
- Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 1
- Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 2
- Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 3
- Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 4
- Internal Audit Challenges During Times of COVID
- Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) - Overview and Contrast to 2017 International Professional Practices Framework
- Tools for Internal Control Certificate
- Lessons of an Auditor- Tools for Internal Control Certificate
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Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Exposure to risk management
- This is the beginning overview course for individuals to gain a baseline understanding of the new requirements of COSO 2013 and how they compare to COSO 1992.
- Individuals should have a basic understanding of the COSO framework, COSO organization and its application of use.
Advanced Preparation: None