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In this ever evolving post-SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) implementation world, it is vital for all organizations (both public and private) and auditors to be well versed in the fundamentals of internal control. This course will provide a timely primer on internal control.

Participants will acquire a valuable framework for sorting through and making sense of the authoritative guidance available on this topic. Our guest speaker will review and explore recent guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations.

When: November 21, 2009
What time: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Speaker: James D. Hallinan, CPA, CIA, CFSA, CBA
Cost: $75
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Basic
Preparation: None

Please be advised that webinar instructions will be sent via email 24-48 hours prior to the scheduled event.

How secure is secure when it comes to corporate information? – By Bob Larrivee

Security has become a raging issue these days, not unlike the days Grandpa talked about when the military coined the phrase, “loose lips sink ships” as the mantra to keep information secure at all levels including your conversations. This is still true today with the advent of cellular technology allowing us to converse anywhere at anytime to anyone and thinking our conversation will go unheard by those around us. Aside from the obvious, this same technology allows us to share textual information in the form of IM (instant messaging) and email creation and response. Think about the amount of information that is transmitted and transferred daily for business purposes. Staggering!

Asset Recovery - Doing Things The Right Way – By Brian Mahany

A recent article in Asset Recovery Watch discussed how lawyers often rush to U.S. courts when trying to recovery monies that are hidden in foreign countries. Unfortunately, in my experience the author of that article is quite correct. Every case is different, but when dealing with fraudsters and foreign assets, trying to get a quick judgment from a local court is often a bad decision. Although a local U.S. court may have jurisdiction to hear the case, American courts have little ability to enforce their judgments on foreign soil.

The Impact of New Communications Tools for Financial Services Firms– By Michael Osterman

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