Small Business Internal Controls, Security, and Fraud Prevention and Detection

Apr 19
8:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Regional Learning Alliance
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8-A&A
CPE Credits

Identify common small-business control deficiencies and issues, and hear about five key risk areas for small businesses. Deconstruct fraud schemes. Outline internal control procedures for cash, purchasing, payables, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets. Enhance the security of information systems and sensitive data.
Highlights
  • Internal control fundamentals: Definitions, concepts, activities, and why they are needed
  • Concentration of ownership
  • Segregation of duties
  • General controls: Purpose and examples
  • Tools to prevent and detect occupational fraud
  • Alternative control procedures
  • Leading small-business accounting software programs: QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage 50/Peachtree, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Sage 100

Registration

PICPA Member: $299
Nonmember: $399

More Information

Course No. 651901 Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: Understanding of internal controls and accounting and administrative processes in smaller organizations

Speaker(s)

Thomas Stephens