15ITC: Small-Business Internal Controls, Security, and Fraud Prevention and Detection

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015
8:30am - 4:30pm Central Time
8 CPE (8 technical)
Minnesota Society of CPAs, Bloomington

Internal control is a big deal, especially for small businesses. Get the technology tools you need to design, implement and monitor effective internal controls, security and anti-fraud measures in the challenging small-business environment. With an emphasis on risk-based internal controls, explore technology-focused methods to prevent and detect fraud, secure sensitive data and insulate your company from significant risks. Examine real-life accounting software case studies featuring QuickBooks, Sage 50/Peachtree, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage 100.

Major subjects

• Internal control fundamentals and concepts
• Fraud in the U.S. today
• Common small-business control deficiencies -- concentration of ownership, inadequate segregation of duties, lack of education and more
• Five key risk areas for small businesses
• Accounting vs. administrative controls
• Objectives and common deficiencies of small-business accounting systems
• Accounting software controls
• Common general controls and security measures
• Security controls and authentication methods
• Internal control procedures over revenues, cash, purchasing, payables, payroll, inventory and fixed assets
• Technology tools to prevent and detect occupational fraud
• Tips to enhance security over information systems and sensitive data
• Alternative control procedures

Learning objective(s)

• Understand tools and controls to prevent and detect fraud and keep your company's information secure

Who should take this program?

CPAs in industry and public practice

Fees

Standard Member Fee	$299.00
Standard Nonmember Fee	$349.00