[WEB] Optimizing IT Systems, Internal Controls, and Governance for Accountants

Description

Explore the critical intersections between information technology (IT) systems, data management, and governance through this specialized CPE course for accounting professionals. This session covers everything from business resiliency and disaster recovery strategies to the key components of IT governance, risk management, and change management processes. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to enhance their organization's IT framework while ensuring robust data collection, storage, and lifecycle management. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to oversee IT systems with confidence, reinforcing data integrity and system availability.

Highlights

• IT systems, internal controls, and data management
• IT governance and risk management

Objectives

• Explain internal control concepts within accounting information systems, drawing on frameworks such as COSO and COBIT, to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and protect against unauthorized access
• Summarize key considerations for business resiliency, disaster recovery, continuity plans, system replication, impact analysis, and availability
• Understand data management processes, including data collection methods, storage types (data warehouse, data lake, data mart), and the data life cycle
• Explain the role of IT governance within an organization and describe key IT governance frameworks, including COBIT, ITIL, and ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002
• Describe IT general controls and application controls
• Discuss business process management and change management

Designed For

Experienced CPAs, CITP designation holders and aspirants, and accountants seeking a greater understanding of information systems and controls

 LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS TO COME FROM HSCPA ONE DAY PRIOR TO SESSION