CFO Series: Internal Controls That Matter: Smart Practices

Description

Internal controls don’t have to be complicated, but they must be effective and intentional.
In many organizations, especially small to mid-sized ones, internal controls are informal or incomplete, exposing teams to unnecessary risk. This discussion helps finance and accounting professionals understand what internal controls really are, why they matter, and how to build systems that actually work without overwhelming your people or processes.
We’ll discuss how to design, implement, and monitor core controls across financial reporting, operations, and compliance, using real-world examples that scale to fit your organization. Whether you’re starting from scratch or tightening what’s already there, this seminar will help you put the right checks and balances in place to protect your resources, your people, and your reputation.

Objective

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...Assess internal controls in financial and operational settings.Identify five core components of a strong control framework.Evaluate risks in smaller organizations and design right-sized controlsImplement internal controls using practical, scalable steps.Monitor internal control effectiveness and adjust them.

Credit Types

CPE – Auditing