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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 as defined through the COSO 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 t
 heir organization.   The seminar is organized around the five interrelated
  components of COSO:  control environment\, risk assessment\, control acti
 vities\, information and communication and monitoring and will specificall
 y address issues of separation of duties and controls implementation relat
 ed to accounts payable/cash disbursements\, cash receipts\, payroll and ca
 pital spending including procurement and receiving.  The seminar is presen
 ted in lecture\, panel discussion and workshop formats.  \nSpeakers:  Anth
 ony Cervini\, CPA\, CFE Partner\, Sikich LLP Mary O’Connor\, ASA\, CFE   P
 artner\, Forensic and Valuation Services\, Sikich LLPJodie Hartman\,  Dire
 ctor of Finance\, Village of Lake ZurichLise Valentine\, Ph.D.\, CPA\, CIA
 \, CIGA\, Deputy Inspector General\, City of Chicago Office of Inspector G
 eneral (OIG) \nLearning Objectives: Participants completing this session w
 ill be able to:• Define internal control and understand the five component
 s of an effective internal control system.  • Enhance your control documen
 tation over significant transaction classes by using COSO as a guide to th
 e internal control framework.  • Understand the principle of separation of
  duties and the functions it means to separate.   • Understand risk assess
 ment and the role of the finance and management professionals and elected 
 officials in the process.  • Develop a monitoring plan using internal audi
 t concepts.  • Work with other local government finance professionals to a
 pply COSO standards to your government’s current control system.  \nIntend
 ed Audience: Finance ProfessionalsDelivery Method: Group-LiveProgram Level
 : OverviewPrerequisites: No prerequisites requiredAdvanced Preparation: No
  advanced preparation requiredField of Study: Auditing (Governmental) - Te
 chnicalEarn About 8.0 CPE creditHOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSRadisson Hotel and Con
 ference Center Rockford200 S. Bell School Road Rockford\, IL 61108https://
 www.radisson.com/rockford-hotel-il-61108/ilrockfo/roomsIGFOA reserves the 
 right to modify the agendas and/or speakers\, cancel the trainings due to 
 low enrollment\, or to close registration if full.  
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LOCATION:Radisson Hotel and Conference Center\, 200 S. Bell School Road\, R
 ockford\, Illinois 61108
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SUMMARY:Internal Controls Seminar
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