CHAPTER 2.RISK MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL CONTROLS, AND FRAUD PREVENTION

Controllers of public and private companies are likely to be responsible for the internal controls framework and processes for their organization. An internal controls program should be developed and updated to address the external and internal risks that may affect the organization. This chapter covers best practices in the following areas:

Chapter 2. Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Fraud Prevention
Risk Management: A Necessary Focus for All Types of Organizations
What Types of Risk Need to Be Managed?
Sixty Percent of Organizations Face Greater Risk in 2016
Risk Management Models
Best Practices Tips: Take a Proactive Approach to Risk Management
Six Tips for Using Scenario Planning to Avoid Risk
How to Ensure Success With Scenario Planning
Case Study: How One Controller Uses Scenario Planning
Internal Controls: Why Are Entity-Level Controls Important?
Benefits of Entity-Level Controls
COSO Internal Control—Integrated Framework
Types of Entity-Level Controls
Example of an Entity-Level Internal Controls Questionnaire
The Controls Self-Assessment (CSA) Model
Internal Controls for Privately Held Companies
CEO/CFO Quarterly Internal Control Certification
Adopting a Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) Blueprint
GRC Convergence
Technology for GRC Solutions
GRC Journey Roadmaps
Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) and Auditing Processes
Sarbanes-Oxley ...

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