February 9, 2010

Do YOU want to be forever remembered as the person who didn’t protect your organization from FRAUD ... COSTLY ACCOUNTING ERRORS ... or AN AUDIT DISASTER?

If you’re like most professionals charged with the enormous responsibility of safeguarding your organization’s financial security, you already fully understand the importance of your role.

Every day you strive to protect, control, and maintain your organization’s financial health while doing everything you can think of to increase your levels of security and accountability.

You understand that a solid internal control system is essential for sound financial management. You also realize that if there are holes in your internal control structure, you and your organization could face damaging consequences — from a breach in security to severe regulatory violations.

Are you 100 percent certain your internal control process measures up? You’ll know for sure after attending this powerful Audio Conference briefing!

Understanding, Developing, and Implementing Effective Internal Controls offers you the incredible opportunity to get right to the heart of internal control trouble spots. You’ll learn what top financial professionals are doing, how to avoid the most common mistakes, and legal standards for creating effective controls.

You’ll discover how to spot-check your internal control system, identify where you’re most at risk, and gain answers for what to do about it. The information you’ll gain at this cutting-edge briefing will allow you to make an impact immediately. In short, you’ll leave with a solid framework for ensuring your internal control structure is rock-solid and protects you in today’s complex regulatory environment.

Don’t wait until the auditors come knocking to take action. Make one of the best decisions you’ll ever make — commit to attending this powerful Audio Conference briefing today.

You'll learn ...
  • How AICPA, COSO, and SOX define internal controls
  • The objectives of sound internal controls
  • The 3 objectives your internal controls must satisfy
  • The 5 components of internal controls
  • The factors behind each component of internal controls
  • Hard controls vs. soft controls
  • Preventive controls vs. detective controls
  • The top 5 most common mistakes in internal control structures
  • The top 3 best practices for implementing effective internal controls
  • Privacy issues in workplace investigations

Q&A
Upon enrolling in the Conference, you will have the opportunity to submit your questions via e-mail. Time permitting, your trainer will address questions from Conference participants. Many questions will be addressed in the Conference itself. Others will be addressed in the supporting materials that will be available exclusively to Conference participants.

Fact or Fiction?

Test your internal controls knowledge — which of the following statements are fact and which are fiction?
  • Internal controls start with a strong set of policies and procedures.
  • Sarbanes-Oxley only applies to companies with more than 100 employees.
  • Clean audits indicate 100% compliance with federal regulations.
  • Internal controls are a sound guide for what not to do.

How did you do? If you didn't instantly know that all these statements are false, you could be headed for trouble. Enroll in this Audio Conference and get the skills you need to successfully implement an effective internal control structure.

Meet Your Trainer: Ed Knight

Ed Knight's training goal for this Audio Conference is simple: to make sure you leave with the information you need to create effective, secure internal controls for your organization. His aim is to help you look for holes in your internal control structure, avoid common mistakes, and create a system that protects and enhances your financial goals.

A former senior executive with Hallmark Cards, Ed is no stranger to the importance of effective internal controls. Past participants agree: If you want solid, reliable training on internal controls, Ed Knight is the No.1 trainer in the nation to turn to.

*In case of emergency, we will substitute an equally qualified trainer.

Your Money-Back Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction

We guarantee the information you'll gain by attending Understanding, Developing, and Implementing Effective Internal Controls will help you keep your organization and its financial success secure. We promise you'll receive all this and more – or we'll give you your money back. Every penny. Guaranteed.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND ...
  • Controllers
  • Accounting Managers
  • Accounting Analysts
  • CFOs
  • CPAs
  • COOs
  • CEOs
  • Senior Executives
  • Auditors
  • Compliance Officers
 

Rave Reviews for Our Internal Control Training

“It was fast-paced, extremely informative and, most importantly, a major professional time-saver.”

“It offered good tips for analyzing current practices and implementing changes.”

“It was great. Great ideas and practical solutions I can implement right away.”

“Very interesting. Surpassed my expectations.”


Do you have a team that could benefit from this training? Invite them to join you for FREE!

Wouldn’t it be great if EVERYONE on your team had a concrete understanding of internal controls? Now they can ... for FREE!

Upon purchasing this Audio Conference, you will be given a unique PIN number that entitles you to a single phone-line connection and may be used only once. However, you are welcome to invite your colleagues to gather around your speakerphone or Polycom® and listen for FREE!


How Does an Audio Conference Work?
Step 1: On the date of the Conference, you'll call the special 800 number received during confirmation.
Step 2: An operator will answer your call and ask you to provide your PIN, also given to you during confirmation.
Step 3: The operator will connect you to the Conference. If you have additional questions, please visit our FAQ page.

We Train the Very Best!
Just a few of the top organizations that have turned to us for training ...

Wells Fargo • Microsoft • Aetna • Federal Reserve Bank • Stanford University • FedEx • McGraw-Hill • Allstate • Shelter Insurance • Bristol-Myers Squibb • And Thousands More!

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Audio Conference – February 9, 2010
Conference Start Times: All times are given in standard time. Audio Conferences last 60-90 minutes.
2 p.m. Eastern ~ 1 p.m. Central ~ 12 p.m. Mountain ~ 11 a.m. Pacific ~ 10 a.m. Alaskan ~ 9 a.m. Hawaiian

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Understanding and Implementing Effective Internal Controls
Audio Conference + CD**

 
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Understanding and Implementing Effective Internal Controls
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Understanding and Implementing Effective Internal Controls
CD** Only


$229

**For your convenience, a CD recording is made of each Rockhurst Audio Conference. You may choose to purchase the CD either along with the Conference or separately. The CD recording will be available approximately 14-21 days after the Conference.


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