Control is Everything: Building a Strong System of Internal Controls in Your Government

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Time 8:00am
Location NIU Naperville
1120 E. Diehl Road
NapervilleIllinois 60563

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Delivery Method In Person
Field of Study Auditing (Governmental) - Technical
NASBA CPE Earn 7.50 CPE Hours
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630-942-6587

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A strong system of internal controls is not only a deterrent to fraud but also supports greater efficiency and legal compliance. This seminar addresses the importance of internal controls as defined by the COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations) framework. It equips the participant to understand the components of a superior system and how to apply these principles to improve the current control environment within their organization.  

The seminar is organized around the five interrelated components of COSO:  control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication and monitoring and will specifically address issues of separation of duties and controls related to accounts payable/cash disbursements, cash receipts, payroll and capital spending including procurement and receiving. The seminar is presented in lecture, panel discussion and workshop formats. To view the full agenda, please click on the link below.

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Learning Objectives: Participants completing this session will be able to:

  • Define internal control and understand the five components of an effective internal control system;
  • Enhance control documentation over significant transaction classes by using COSO as a guide to the internal control framework;
  • Understand the principle of separation of duties and the functions it means to separate;
  • Understand risk assessment and the role of the finance and management professionals and elected officials in the process;
  • Develop a monitoring plan using internal audit concepts; and
  • Collaborate with other local government finance professionals to apply COSO standards to your government’s current control system. 

Speakers: Anthony Cervini, CPA, CFE, Partner-in-Charge, Government Services, Sikich LLP, Mary O’Connor, ASA, CFE,  Partner, Forensic and Valuation Services, Sikich LLP, and Jennifer Paprocki, Finance Director, Fox Valley Park District

Intended Audience: Finance Professionals
Delivery Method:
 Group-Live
Program Level: Overview
Prerequisites: No prerequisites required
Advanced Preparation: No advanced preparation required
Field of Study: Auditing (Governmental) - Technical
Last Review/Revision/Update: May 2, 2023
NASBA CPE: Earn About 7.5 CPE credit

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NIU Naperville is easily accessible from Interstates 88 and 355, just 27 miles from both O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport, and less than five miles from the Metra Train Station. For a list of hotels near NIU Naperville click here. 

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• No refunds will be given for cancellations the day of the event and no shows.
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• A substitute attendee may be designated provided that the payment has been made and the IGFOA office has been notified in advance.
• A written request for a refund must be emailed to the IGFOA prior to the event.

IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda and/or speakers, cancel the training due to low enrollment, or to close registration if full.   

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CPE SponsorsCPE Registry Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

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