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DESCRIPTION:A strong system of internal controls is not only a deterrent to
  fraud but also supports greater efficiency and legal compliance. This sem
 inar addresses the importance of internal controls as defined by the COSO 
 (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations) framework. It equips the participa
 nt to understand the components of a superior system and how to apply thes
 e principles to improve the current control environment within their organ
 ization.  \nThe seminar is organized around the five interrelated componen
 ts 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/c
 ash disbursements\, cash receipts\, payroll and capital spending including
  procurement and receiving. The seminar is presented in lecture\, panel di
 scussion and workshop formats. To view the full agenda\, please click on t
 he link below.\nAGENDASpeaker Bios\nLearning Objectives: Participants comp
 leting this session will be able to:\n\nDefine internal control and unders
 tand the five components of an effective internal control system\;\nEnhanc
 e control documentation over significant transaction classes by using COSO
  as a guide to the internal control framework\;\nUnderstand the principle 
 of separation of duties and the functions it means to separate\;\nUndersta
 nd risk assessment and the role of the finance and management professional
 s and elected officials in the process\;\nDevelop a monitoring plan using 
 internal audit concepts\; and\nCollaborate with other local government fin
 ance professionals to apply COSO standards to your government’s current co
 ntrol system. \n\nSpeakers: Anthony Cervini\, CPA\, CFE\, Partner-in-Charg
 e\, Government Services\, Sikich LLP\, Mary O’Connor\, ASA\, CFE\,  Partne
 r\, Forensic and Valuation Services\, Sikich LLP\, and Jennifer Paprocki\,
  Finance Director\, Fox Valley Park District\nIntended Audience: Finance P
 rofessionalsDelivery Method: Group-LiveProgram Level: OverviewPrerequisite
 s: No prerequisites requiredAdvanced Preparation: No advanced preparation 
 requiredField of Study: Auditing (Governmental) - TechnicalLast Review/Rev
 ision/Update: May 2\, 2023NASBA CPE: Earn About 7.5 CPE creditAccommodatio
 nsNIU Naperville is easily accessible from Interstates 88 and 355\, just 2
 7 miles from both O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Ai
 rport\, and less than five miles from the Metra Train Station. For a list 
 of hotels near NIU Naperville click here. IGFOA reserves the right to modi
 fy the agendas and/or speakers\, cancel the trainings due to low enrollmen
 t\, or to close registration if full.  
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LOCATION:NIU Naperville\, 1120 E. Diehl Road\, Naperville\, Illinois 60563
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SUMMARY:Control is Everything: Building a Strong System of Internal Control
 s in Your Government
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