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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 within th
 e government business function.    This seminar addresses the importance o
 f internal controls through the COSO/GAO Green Book lens.   It equips the 
 participant to understand the components of a superior system and how to a
 pply these principles to improve the current control environment within th
 eir organization.  The seminar is organized around the five interrelated c
 omponents of COSO:  control environment\, risk assessment\, control activi
 ties\, information and communication and monitoring and will specifically 
 address issues of separation of duties and controls implementation related
  to accounts payable/cash disbursements\, cash receipts\, payroll and capi
 tal spending including procurement and receiving.  The seminar is presente
 d in lecture\, panel discussion and workshop formats.  Speakers: Anthony C
 ervini\, CPA\, Partner\, Sikich LLPMary O’Connor\, ASA\, CFE   Partner\, F
 orensic and Valuation Services\, Sikich LLPBrian Smith\, Assistant Directo
 r of Finance\, Village of WheelingLise Valentine\, Ph.D.\, CPA\, CIA\, CIG
 A\, Deputy Inspector General\, City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
  (OIG) \nLearning Objectives: Participants completing this session will be
  able to:\n• Define internal control and understand the five components of
  an effective internal control system. • Enhance your control documentatio
 n over significant transaction classes by using COSO and the GAO Green Boo
 k as a guide to the internal control framework. • Understand the principle
  of separation of duties and the functions it means to separate.  • Unders
 tand risk assessment and the role of the finance and management profession
 als and elected officials in the process. • Develop a monitoring plan usin
 g internal audit concepts.  • Work with other local government finance pro
 fessionals to apply COSO and the GAO Green Book standards to your governme
 nt’s current control system. Intended Audience: Finance ProfessionalsDeliv
 ery Method: Group-LiveProgram Level: OverviewPrerequisites: No prerequisit
 es requiredAdvanced Preparation: No advanced preparation requiredField of 
 Study: Auditing (Governmental) - TechnicalEarn About 7.5 CPE credit
DTEND:20180412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140035
DTSTART:20180412T083000
LOCATION:NIU Naperville\, 1120 E. Diehl Road\, Naperville\, IL 60563
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SUMMARY:Control is Everything: Building a Strong System of Internal Control
 s in Your Government
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