The Role of Internal Audit in SOX Compliance

Overview

The Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) continues to pose challenges with compliance. Companies must continue to evaluate whether they have designed and implemented an adequate system of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This course will address the best practices that ensure an effective and efficient approach to SOX compliance. 

Highlights

• Designing work plans for compliance testing
• Best practices for managing projects for effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensuring quality Information Produced/Provider by the Entity (IPE)

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Anyone responsible for identifying and managing enterprise risks

Objectives

• List important requirements of SOX
• Recall tips for designing and performing compliance testing
• List best practices for better managing projects related to SOX compliance

Preparation

None

Notice

This course is provided by a third-party vendor. Please note that login instructions will not be available in the ‘My Upcoming CPE’ section of the NESCPA website. Instead, the login instructions will be sent directly to you via email by ACPEN. Upon completing the course, your hours will be recorded in the ‘My CPE Tracker’ section of the NESCPA website.