Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Identifying and Documenting Controls

This course explores how identifying and documenting controls for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) is key to enabling the evaluation of process design. It will also ensure testing processes can be effectively executed. Assessors must have a strong understanding of the types and methods of internal controls. Documentation methods must meet organizational needs.

To identify controls, you must understand the concept of internal control.  Internal control is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in the following areas: effectiveness/efficiency of operations; reliability of financial reporting; compliance with applicable laws/regulations; and safeguarding assets. You must also understand the types of control and the various methods of documentation.

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.

NOTE: The Instructor has created 5 new segments on Sarbanes-Oxley Update – 20 Years Later:

Sarbanes-Oxley Update – 20 Years Later: Accounting Risk Assessment Considerations
Sarbanes-Oxley Update – 20 Years Later: Sourcing Emerging Risks Part 1
Sarbanes-Oxley Update – 20 Years Later: Evaluating Testing Processes
Sarbanes-Oxley Update – 20 Years Later: Sourcing Emerging Risks Part 2
Sarbanes-Oxley Update – 20 Years Later: Examining Fraud Risks