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Lynn Fountain, CPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, Consultant, Author, Trainer
Former Chief Audit Executive for two global companies, expert in SOX, COSO, ERM and corporate governance frameworks. Nationally recognized trainer, speaker published author.
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Sarbanes-Oxley made it very clear that internal control is the responsibility of management – not the internal or external auditors. This requires every single individual within the organization, regardless of their role, to understand the concepts of internal controls and how they vary from day-to-day tasks of their job function
COSO 2013 has turned the focus up on understanding internal control and embedding the proper processes into the organizations daily activities. COSO 2013 added key control aspects to mandate knowledge of business and regulatory changes as well as an increased focus on information technology and fraud. It is imperative that all professionals understand the roles and responsibilities incumbent upon them when it relates to internal control.
It is also imperative that management learn and accept their critical role as it relates to the management and monitoring of internal controls.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- Internal control focus
- Internal control definition and history
- Internal control advantages/disadvantages
- COSO overview
- COSO 1992
- COSO 2013
- Methods to educate management
- Setting the stage
- Key monitoring methods
Who Will Benefit:
- Accountants
- Finance Personnel
- CFO
- Controller
- Board Members
- Management
- Risk and Legal Professionals
- Internal Auditors
- Compliance Professionals
- Process Improvement Professionals
Note: 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.
Learning Objectives
- Explore The Internal Control Focus
- Explore the definition and history of Internal Control
- Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of Internal Control
- Explore an overview of COSO 1992 and COSO 2013
- Identify Methods to Educate Management.
- Recognize Key Monitoring Methods
Last updated/reviewed: May 19, 2022
Included In Certifications
This course is included in the following Certification Programs:
15 CoursesManagement Oversight, Analysis and Internal Controls Certification
- Management Internal Control Essentials
- Comprehensive Examination of COSO 2013: Components and Principles
- Keys to an Effective Code of Conduct
- Fraud Risk Assessments
- Enterprise Risk Management 101
- Identifying and Implementing the Proper Balance of Internal Controls
- Information Technology (IT) Controls in Emerging Business Environments
- Analyzing Financial Ratios - Solvency, Liquidity and Debt
- Analyzing Financial Ratios - Leverage
- Effectively Managing and Controlling Travel and Entertainment (T&E) Expenses
- Keys to Understanding Conflicts of Interest
- Documentation Methods For Internal Control Processes
- Segregation of Duties for Core Business Processes
- Professional Skepticism - Keys to Maintaining
- Whistleblower Hotlines - Effective Management
14 CoursesProfessional Bookkeeping Certification
- Bookkeeping: Terminology and Process Execution
- Bookkeeping: Debits And Credits
- Bookkeeping: Cash vs. Accrual
- Bookkeeping: Payroll And Expenses
- Bookkeeping: Legal Entity And Chart Of Accounts
- Bookkeeping: Journals, Subsidiary Ledgers and General Ledger
- Bookkeeping: Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping: Fixed assets and inventory
- Bookkeeping: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable And Receipts
- Management Internal Control Essentials
- GAAP Principles, Assumptions and Considerations
- GAAP Presentation of Financial Statements
- Bookkeeping Basics – Case Study Scenario
- Useful Bookkeeping Tools
15 CoursesNot-For-Profit and Small Business Entities Certification
- Introduction to Accounting For Not-for-Profit Entities
- Introduction to Accounting for Not-For-Profit entities
- Identifying and Implementing the Proper Balance of Internal Controls
- Segregation of Duties for Core Business Processes
- Bookkeeping: Journals, Subsidiary Ledgers and General Ledger
- Bookkeeping: Payroll And Expenses
- Bookkeeping: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable And Receipts
- Effectively Managing and Controlling Travel and Entertainment (T&E) Expenses
- Management Internal Control Essentials
- Financial Statement Essentials for Not-for-Profits
- Not-for-Profit Financial Statements Part 2
- Not for Profit Financials - Focus on Net Assets
- Cyber Risk in Small-Medium Entities
- Fraud in Small-Medium Entities
- Not-For-Profit Accountability and Responsibility
95 Reviews (363 ratings)Reviews
Anonymous
(Accounting Student)
The Management Internal Control Essentials course provides good information for any business regardless of the size. It covers definition, history, and importance of internal control. It also emphasizes that even though managers are expected to take ownership of internal control, every person in the organization has a part to play.
Anonymous
(CFO)
Good overall review of internal controls. I learned about some aspects of internal control that are likely missing in my own organization. Some of the points made give me pause around just how effective existing controls are. I like this instructor and seek out her courses. She is well informed and is an effective communicator.
Anonymous
(CPA)
I learned from this course what internal control is about and the details about COSO 1992 and COSO 2013. Internal control is important for a business to operate effectively and efficiently, to issue reliable financial reports, to comply with the laws and regulations, and to safeguard the business assets.
Lawrence Hirsch
(Controller at Builders design)
This is one of Lynn's more challenging courses as it takes a deeper dive into Internal controls than I have previously done. VERY insightful and provided an expanded understanding of 1992 VS 2013 COSO. Wow I learned a lot of new "stuff" on IC.
Thank you Lynn GREAT COURSE.
Larry
Anonymous
(Accounting Manager)
This was a great course that not only laid out the established framework we should all follow in the accounting departments of our respective companies, but also gave practical examples on how to follow them, along with a coat/benefit analysis of doing so at the end.
Alex Kishkovich
(SFA at The City of Calgary)
I took a few individual courses designed by Lynn before enrolling in the Cert program. So there have not been any surprises to me and as expected the course was of the highest quality. it is great as an intro to the program or more advanced courses.
Anonymous
(Auditor)
This course explains the importance of internal controls and how they should be properly put in place in each company. It also provides an introduction to COSO 1992 and COSO 2013 and explains the differences that came with the release of COSO 2013.
Anonymous
(Associate Director)
The course provides a great overview of the broad internal controls, why they are important for management, an example mix of proper internal controls, and the regulatory reasons for why internal controls are necessary to the business enterprise.
Anonymous
(Unemployed)
I appreciate the class and understanding the concepts, I am not working in a corporate environment so some of this does not apply for me yet. IC is important no matter what, I understand how to implement it effectively now.
Anonymous
(Corporate Management Office)
Very clear understandings of internal audit essentials.
Slide is easy to understand and teacher speaks gently and clearly.
We can review the whole picture through this lesson, it is meaningful.
Thank you.
John Filbert
(Consultant at DLC Group)
Great course to test your internal control knowledge. I would highly recommend to any accounting professional that is responsible for establishing and maintaining controls in their organization.
Neal Stiles
(Finance Director at Contractor)
A solid review of an overview of internal controls. This course is for all employees of an organization. Lynn presents in a well organized fashion - just like all her other course work.
Noelle Abdallah
(manager at Joes Mini Market)
The text and presentation was clear and understandable. Very easy to follow along with the accompanying pdf. The way the course is broken up helps with completing it on your on time.
Kevin Murray
(Controller at DA Collins)
An excellent course to explain how and why internal controls need to be developed and monitored by management. The title is appropriate in that all financial managers need to know.
Thomas Hayes
(Clinical Associate Professor at University of Arkansas)
Well-organized course. I'm surprised at how much I need to learn with the new COSO standards. I think anyone that teaches, uses, or audits internal controls would benefit.
Anonymous
(Director)
This is a good refresher for those who have a good experience on internal controls. The presentation is very organized and the instructor is very knowledgable of the topic.
Jennifer Welch
(AVP Internal Auditor III at Community Bank of Texas)
The COSO information presented was excellent. Being able to integrate all of the different elements of this course into your daily operations routine is extremely helpful.
Anonymous
(Internal Audit Manager)
Really enjoyed the aspects of this session where Lynn focused on teaching/educating management that may be resistant to implementing/performing internal controls.
Anonymous
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She is able to cover a lot of dry information effectively and her presentation is more easily remembered from just looking at the slides at a later date than most.
Anonymous
(Compliance Specialist)
A lot of information packed into basically 1 hour. I was assigned this course as someone with zero IA experience and it was a nice intro into the "control" world
Paul Morris
(Director, Compliance and Insurance at Sam Houston State University)
Course was solidly put together and provides a basis for conversation with BOD, managers and staff who do not have a clear understanding of internal controls.
Felix Murphy
(Risk Control Analyst at VA - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
This is a good general introduction to the internal controls program. I really liked the sections on educating management and setting the stage. Thanks.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
Again this is a great course on internal controls. Very helpful for those who are starting at entry level to understand the value and importance of IC.
Anonymous
(Assistant Internal Audit Manager)
This course provides broaden, useful and updated information on Internal Control, COSO 2013. Very easy to understand and necessary for internal auditors
Simeon Munezero
(Manager at RSM)
The course provide refreshing concepts and materials on COSO, type of controls, setting the stage, monitoring, etc. I am glad I selected the course.
Anonymous
(IT Advisory Snr. Associate)
This is a refresher course. Nothing surprised me. I like the detailed information provided. New auditors will benefit the most from this training.
Sam Grosoff
(Associate at RSM)
I've effectively learned about internal controls and what every financial and accounting professional should know regarding the topic.
Anonymous
(Accounting Manager)
This course was a great refresher. I appreciate the examples used and the clear breakdown of the definitions and changes within COSO.
K Harper
( at JLL)
GOOD OVERVIEW FOR ANY ORGANIZATION AS THEY INTRODUCE IC MEASURES
Anonymous
(CFO)
Excellent course outlining all of the key points of a control framework - very pragmatic content and well delivered. Thank you.
Julie Ventura
(Supervisor at Tapestry)
Very interesting to see what controls can be implemented to have a sound business. All managers should take a course like this.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
Would be great having more examples of IC success and fail, whistleblower examples etc. Overall good but very brief overview.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
This course was very helpful and informative. I liked that it gave me a better understanding of Internal Control Essentials.
Anonymous
(Finance and Accounting Consultant)
Great course on internal controls, serving as an overview and introduction before jumping into more details and substance.
David Weichert
(Director of Finance and Administration at Parking Authority of the City of Lancast..)
Good introduction to the concepts of internal control and how it needs to be considered at all levels of an organization.
Anonymous
(Auditor)
Provides great information. This course is a great introduction into understanding internal controls as an auditor.
Anonymous
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another good review of internal control fundamentals from the managerial perspective. my thanks to the presenter.
Anonymous
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# I like this because it it simple yet powerful to make understand participants essentials of internal control;
Anonymous
(Manager - BP SOX)
Great comparison between COSO 1992 and 2013. The instructor is very knowledgeable and shares relevant information
Anonymous
()
This course on Management of internal controls was a well balanced course. I will train my coworkers from this.
Maxwell Hassenstein
( at NeoGenomics)
An effective refresher and introduction to internal controls, including the changes with the COSO 2013 framework
Alpha Kakay
(Accounting at Five Guys Enterprise)
Internal control functions and the basis of SOX and COSO frameworks were effectively taught in this course.
Christine Matthes
(- at None)
Very good course on the revised coso framework presented by the lynn fountain - fast moving and relevant.
Anonymous
(Risk and Control Manager)
Solid general overview of defining controls and how to help implement a good control environment/culture.
Anonymous
(Director)
This course is well designed and thought out. Helps explain the framework in a way that's easy to digest.
Anonymous
(Consultant - Process Specialist)
If you don't have an idea or concept of what internal controls is, then this is the best course for you.
Anonymous
(Financial Reporting Manager)
Good explanations of internal controls and management's role in IC. PDF of slides is a useful reference.
Anonymous
(Controller)
A great overview of internal controls. I felt it could have been communicated in half the time though.
Anonymous
(Senior Manager, External Reporting and C..)
Good overview of IC and COSO. Slides were not too detailed, but detailed enough to get point across.
Anonymous
(Owner)
Good class. Lays out overall foundation of internal controls. Provides a good history on the COSO.
Anonymous
(Sr. Accountant)
A great overview of the importance of Internal Controls and who is responsible in an organization.
Anonymous
(Internal Auditor)
Solid overview of internal controls. The course was well planned and topics covered thoroughly.
Babette Grothe
(Office Manager at Aircraft Turbine Works)
Another great overview of details over the topic. Lynn is a great teacher with good explanation.
Cristina Palacios
(Senior Internal Auditor at CommunityBank of Texas)
This presentation has been a great overview and refresher of internal controls and COSO.
Anonymous
()
Presentation and the materials were easy to follow. Interesting and comprehensive course.
Anonymous
(CFO)
A more complete description of the responsibilities of designing internal controls.
Anonymous
(Manager)
Great overview of the new COSO 2013 and how it is applied within the organization.
Anonymous
()
This is a very interesting course on internal controls presented in a clear manner
Steve Ritzer
(Internal Controls Manager at The Park National Bank)
I enjoyed the course and believe it provides a good overview of internal controls.
Anonymous
(Auditor I)
The instructor used great examples and the material was a breeze to understand.
Anonymous
()
Always enjoy taking Lynn's courses. A great introduction into Internal Control.
Anonymous
(Consultant)
This course dives deeper into the types of controls and responsible parties.
Anonymous
(Internal Audit Manager)
Great review. Good instructor. I would take this course again as a refresher.
Anonymous
(Office Manager)
Topic was covered in a though manner with additional input from the lecturer.
Anonymous
()
Well structured course. Presenter gives practical examples. Quality content.
This course was very informative and very relevant to today's situations.
Stan Jones
(Director Program Management at Genesis Energy)
pro: great information.
con: there are a few typos but nothing major.
Anonymous
(Mom's Meals)
Great summary of internal control principles as they apply to management.
Syed Kazmi
(Controller at Encompass Capital Advisors LLC)
Internal control is effective if implemented properly which is explained.
Anonymous
()
Well designed and very informative course that fully met its objectives.
Anonymous
(Auditor)
Management Internal Control Essentials was a great class and refresher.
Corey Masters
(Accountant, Internal Auditor, Risk Speci.. at Self)
A really good summary course on internal controls and their benefits.
Matthew Long
( at Wells Fargo)
Aligns with what I see in my organization. Clear and easy to follow.
Anonymous
(None)
A good course to explain the purpose and need of internal controls.
Anonymous
(Lead Auditor)
Good overview of internal controls and good delivery of material.
Ibrahim Khalil
(Accounting Manager at Laith Al Obaidi Cars Trading)
Good and simple, the explanation is good and understandable....
Anonymous
(Owner)
Easy to understand and remember, it is completely comprehensive
Gayla Sterrett
(HRIS at GPSTRATEGIES)
The course was informative and complete. It was easy to follow
Lou Mortillaro, CMA
(Accounting Manager at American Financial Resources)
Good introductory course for those looking for an overview.
Anonymous
(-)
Nice overall course with real world examples and commentary
Muhammad Baig
(Managing Director at N/A)
Lynn's courses always offer a great learning and education.
Edmeire Oliveira
(Director of Accounting Latam at Blue Loop Capital)
interesting subject, well distributed , good instructor
Anonymous
()
Very Good Course of Management Internal Cintrol Essentials
Sophia Kasozi
(- at City of Edmonton)
Great refresher and review of internal controls and COSO.
Anonymous
()
Good course. The Coso update was helpful as a refresher.
Alan Christopher
(Director of Internal Audit at DuPont Community Credit Union)
Great content. Presented clearly and interestingly.
Anonymous
(Director of Policy and Fraud Risk)
communication was clear and content was organized well
Sylvia Ratliff
(internal audit consultant at self employed)
I found the material to be thorough and interesting.
Marci Earnest
(Accounting Manager at Transtron America, Inc.)
I don't know what to say. This is the first lesson.
Anonymous
(ABCDE)
Good overview of COSO history and current framework
Anonymous
(-)
A good course that was communicated well.
Anonymous
(Senior Internal Auditor)
Good overview of internal controls
Anonymous
()
informative course.
Anonymous
(Sr. Internal Auditor)
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Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.
Education Provider Information
Company:
Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact:
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