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Wendi Finn, Owner
Wendi is a CPA with a MS in Technology. She spent six years working for the big 4 in public accounting as a system security expert, has 10 years experience as a professor, and has published four books.
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Information Technology (IT) Controls are integral to the protection of our business and personal lives. They are comprised of tactics such as utilizing strong passwords, encrypting laptops and backing up files. In this course you will learn about policies, procedures and controls that entities should implement to protect corporate assets, company trade secrets, and customer and employee identity and financial information.
This course takes you through a variety of controls you can implement to protect your organization’s assets, brand and image. We delve into understanding the principles behind IT General Computer Controls. Lastly, we discuss simple controls that can be implemented, critical monitoring that should be performed, and important training that needs to occur.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize Information Technology (IT) risks.
- Explore the primary types of IT Controls
- Identify IT Controls that mitigate specific risks
- Explore practices to assist with IT control implementation
Last updated/reviewed: June 11, 2021
87 Reviews (346 ratings)Reviews
Anonymous
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I appreciated the instructor's knowledge of the subject, and the 2nd half of the webinar was more helpful in understanding ITGC. The section on configuration was confusing and I'm not sure what it added to the overview. I think I was looking more for what ITGC small businesses could put into place, and this webinar seemed geared more for large companies with complex systems.
Vasilios Potsos
(Security Supervisor at Protectas)
I liked this course. IT general controls are such an important aspect of internal controls as all other controls are dependent on the ITGC. This course is a solid refresher on the fundamental concepts behind ITGC and also refers to resources where one can go into more detail on the ITGC.
Kamran Jafri
(Senior Accountant at Influitive)
There are some fundamental topics covered in this course which many overlook. No individual is susceptible to the dangers with cyber crime, hacking, and being exposed to numerous vulnerabilities while working with technology. A great refresher for anybody in the corporate world
Anonymous
(Risk and Security Engineer)
Course materials were helpful. However, commentary was very good in that it didn't repeat verbatim what was already on the slides. The instructor included examples and spoke to instances to help drive the point of the lesson home.
Anonymous
(Audtor)
If this is an introduction then the first section around windows configuration should be better explained as it is not general. Using tech language without explanation means this first section needed to be further checked
Anonymous
(Senior Auditor)
This course provided a solid introduction to ITGC, including the discussion of many examples. The instructor also goes into additional points not on the slides to enable a sufficient understanding.
Anonymous
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Thank you, this course was great. I felt like it covered everything necessary and provided me with the tools to pass the exam at the end. Overall I would recommend this to a colleague.
Anonymous
(Director - Audits)
This was a good course with basic IT control information. This class would be great for people that do not have a lot of IT knowledge and need to understand the basic controls.
Cammy Dollins
(Payroll Coordinator at Laclede Electric Cooperative)
This course was a good overview of IT general controls. This is a good course for anyone in business of any type. The instructor was knowledgeable and easy to understand.
Cynthia Alley
( at IGT)
This is a good refresher course for me. I assume it's a good starting point for someone who doesn't know anything about IT controls. The instructor is knowledgeable.
Maurine Dyer
(Sole Proprietor at MDyer Information Management)
This course explains primary types of IT Controls and gives very good examples for each type. I found it simple with good content. The test is also challenging enough.
Cheryl Leide
(Financial Systems Manager at Wolseley Canada)
This course is a good overview of the basics. The slides have enough information for future reference and the instructor is knowledgeable and provides examples.
Anonymous
(Senior Internal Auditor)
This course was very informative and educational. The instructor was effective in presenting the course materials. The time allotted for the course was sufficient.
Michael OConnor
(IT Audit Manager at Protective Insurance)
Great class. This is a great refresher. I am an IT Audit Manager at a company that has the most material weaknesses in US history. They could have used this.
Anonymous
(Manager)
For a non-IT person, i found language in some cases to be difficult to understand. Maybe since this is an intro/overview course simplifying things would be best.
Anonymous
(Senior Internal Auditor)
There were a lot of technical terms making it suited more to people with some IT technical background.
Other than that, the Training course was interesting
Anonymous
(Sr Internal Auditor – IT (PCI))
A great session to get an overview of IT security controls. The material is presented with good examples and references areas for further research.
Anonymous
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The course was informative yet very high level. Some of the topics could have been explained a bit more though the information was still useful.
Anonymous
(Project Manager)
The course provides a good overview for non-IT CPAs to help educate them on the IT foundations as everything is moving toward an IT environment
Patricia North-Martino
(Senior Audit Consultant at SMC)
Provides good overview of IT general controls. Provides some good examples and specifics regarding system configurations. Would recommend.
dustin class
(Head of Global Business Assurance at worldpay)
Nice job, Wendi. A good introduction (or refresher) of basic ITGC concepts for the average person who doesn't practice this every day.
Anonymous
(Auditor I)
The material presented was very useful in my day to day duties. She touched on many important areas that we sometimes forget about.
Anonymous
(Director)
Great overview. Enjoyed the presenter, especially the ability to see her speaking to us in a window at the top of the screen.
Jennifer Pawliw
(Associate Auditor at Berkshire Bank)
a lot of valuable information that was easy to follow and understand... a great high level overview for us non-IT people .
Anonymous
(Payroll Analyst)
This is a very informative course on the different controls that can be used to prevent fraud with the IT infrastructure.
Anonymous
(Senior Payroll Specialist)
This course gives a good understanding to the non-IT person of the purposes of different controls and security in place.
Anonymous
(Payroll Manager)
Very good speaker. The top is a not my normal thing and so it was a bit hard to get through, but this on me. Great info.
Anonymous
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Good course on General IT controls. I think this will help Audit/Security professionals to learn about general controls.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
Good course on General IT controls. I think this will help Audit/Security professionals to learn about general controls.
Lisa Buchanan
(Business Analyst at iSolved)
The information was provided in a clear manner. I like having a video of the presenter speaking through the slides.
Sophia Kasozi
(- at City of Edmonton)
Nice overview of IT general controls and the role of NIST in supporting organizations to safeguard their systems.
Ramiro Montoya
(Manager at Consumer User)
This a good introduction to the General IT Controls. This can be improve if the course could adding more examples
Peter Abader
(- at BMO)
Easy to understand, fun to listen to. the presenter does talk straight to the point and make it easier to absorb
Anonymous
(Not Provided)
This course covers the basics of ITGC's (Information Technology General Controls) in a corporate environment.
Anonymous
(Chief Strategist)
This course is an awesome way to refresh your knowledge. I will definitely look for more from this instructor.
Sheryl Powell
(Senior Payroll Associate at CRH Americas Materials)
A thorough and concise overview of Information Technology controls and challenges are covered in this course.
Anonymous
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This is a good starter course. It is basic level but its a good place to begin. I enjoyed the instructor.
Sealtiel Alvarez Sanchez
(Shared Service Center Manager at Aliaxis)
Good overview of IT general controls. By the end of the class you will have a good understanding of them.
Anonymous
()
Interesting and thorough review of Information Technology controls. Provided diagrams were very helpful.
Judith Poli
(Payroll Manager at Odyssey Systems Consulting)
I thought this was a good introductory course. The instructor was informative and had a pleasant manner.
Anonymous
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This was a great course. My IT skills have improved threefold. Worth the investment in time and money..
Anonymous
(Payroll Administrator)
Thank you so very much for this course . Was a little hard to follow. Slides needed more information
Anonymous
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Good general overview of information technology general controls. Real life examples were helpful.
Anonymous
(Internal Audit)
Great course to provide a quick overview of key audit areas within your organizations IT department.
ERIK PETERSON
(Senior Auditor at Spirit of Texas Bank)
Enjoyed the content and the presenter. The presenter provided current info and is a great overview.
Anonymous
(Senior Analyst)
Informative lecture. Appreciated. Stated prerequisite requirements were appropriate and sufficient.
Anonymous
(Sr Payroll Tax and Banking Analyst)
Great review for a non IT professional - especially payroll professionals. Great high level view.
Erika Iben
( at Cast and Crew Payroll)
Wonderful course that I learned something from even though I too have a Master's in IT. Well done.
Amelia Hinton
(Sr. IT Auditor at Blackbaud)
Good refresher course on General Information Technology Controls and Auditing fundamentals
Anonymous
(Program Management)
Course is very helpful for those willing to pursue a career in auditing, IT audit and IT security
Anonymous
()
Good overview; could be jargony at times. I am interested in other courses the presenter teaches.
Anonymous
(Auditor)
This is great intro course for someone interested in learning about ITGC. Highly recommended.
Anonymous
(Deputy IG)
I had difficulty easily transferring the knowledge gained from the course to the final exam.
Jeremy Beckman
(Senior Associate at CNM LLP)
As an IT auditor, this course helped me strengthen my understanding of IT General Controls.
Anonymous
(Sr Internal Auditor)
Great instructor, knowledgeable and detailed. Overall a good course in basic IT controls.
Anonymous
(Payroll Manager)
Instructor was very informative. Was able to gain a better insight into the IT Controls.
Steve Brown
(Senior Auditor at Charter Communications)
This is a good course on the basics of IT General Controls. Recommended for beginners.
This course gave a good general understanding of IT security and how to avoid IT risks.
Anonymous
(Associate)
very applicable to every day job and important to understand how this effects our work
Anonymous
(Senior Internal Auditor)
Great introduction to ITGC. Covers all the basic methods and why they are implemented.
Rachael Smith
(Senior Internal Auditor at FJ Management)
A nice brush up on general controls. The best part is knowing the available resources.
David Miller
(None at NA)
This was a good course. Would recommend anyone needing CISA CPE to take this course.
Philip Pate
(Financial Analyst at Cisco Systems Inc.- FCRM)
The course was very insightful and educational. Good perspective by a non-IT expert.
Brian Meister
(- at International Hillel)
I enjoyed this course. I look forward to referencing the materials in the future.
Anonymous
()
General Controls provided a very good resource and a quick overview for a newbie
Matthew Kissell
(Risk Advisory Services at RSM)
Helpful course. Slides were easy to follow and a good addition to the videos.
Anonymous
(Payroll and Benefits Manager)
Good course, I would recommend it, simple terms and well explained. Thank you
Anonymous
(Controller)
Great material for both IT professionals, and also for Finance and Accounting.
Wayne Burns
(CFO at Steve's Livestock Transport)
good overview of materials. a bit more advanced in this area would be helpful
Chris Hole
(Director of Internal Audit at Supreme Industries)
Good speaker and good pace of presentation. A nice concise overview of ITGC.
Allison Justice
( at ADP)
Very informative and helpful information on security for our organization.
Anna Poselenova
( at Junior's)
This is a good basic overview of IT security for accounting professionals.
Makarand Vaidya
(Senior Internal Auditor at Latitude12 Pty Ltd)
More information and testing of this critical area will be appreciated
Anonymous
(Staff Auditor)
Very informative, the presenter did a great job explaining each topic.
Anonymous
()
The presentation provided a good foundation for understanding ITGC's.
Anonymous
(Internal Controls Manager)
It was quite useful to understand the basic of IT general controls.
Dwayne Seegars
(Risk Advisory Experienced Associate at RSM)
The instructor was very informative. She definitely knew her stuff!
Jeff Bone
(Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual)
Enjoyed the course, thank you for the high level review of ITGC's!
Jimmy Hall
( at Consultant)
This module was very helpful in learning about IT General Controls
Anonymous
()
This course provided a real nice overview of IT general control.
Anonymous
(Accounts Payable Specialist)
I have some IT background and found this course very interesting!
Anonymous
(sr payroll specialist)
Great introduction to IT Controls for the non IT professional!
Ahmed Saeed
( at Surgi-Tech)
Refreshing Course Information Technology (IT) General Controls
Matt Madison
( at N/A)
Not bad. Used lots of jargon I was unfamiliar with, though.
Anonymous
(Internal Auditor)
Very good training. Recommended to everyone to attend it!!
Anonymous
(None)
This was a very good introductory course to IT security.
Anonymous
(Lead IT Auditor)
This is an good overall review of IT General Controls.
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Education Provider Information
Company:
Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
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