Dates and location
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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
In today’s corporate environment, strong internal controls are not just a regulatory requirement, they are critical to organisational integrity and financial transparency. This course provides accounting and finance professionals with a practical and accessible understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and its transformative impact on corporate governance, internal controls, and financial reporting. Through real-world insights and practical examples, you’ll explore the origins, key provisions, and compliance requirements of SOX, along with the essential components of effective internal controls. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to enhance financial integrity, operational efficiency, and risk management in a post-SOX era.
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the historical background and purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
- Describe the key provisions and sections of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
- Define the concept, importance, and key components of internal controls.
- Establish control objectives and design effective control activities.
- Implement and operationalise internal controls across an organisation.
- Identify, classify, and respond to control deficiencies.
Who Will Benefit
This course is ideal for accounting and finance professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of SOX requirements and internal controls in practice. It will help them design, implement, and evaluate effective controls, improving compliance, risk management, and the integrity of financial reporting.
How to Access the Course
To access your course, visit the CPA Ontario Blackboard site and sign in using the same username and password used for the Registration Portal. You can also access your course through the Blackboard Learn app (iOS or Android).
Important: Course access begins on the date of purchase and remains available for the Access Time specified for the course under Dates and Location. Please review the access time before purchasing. Note that it may take up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear in Blackboard.
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Speaker(s)
Learnsignal is a fully online accountancy and finance training provider, partnering with institutes around the world to deliver expert CPD training and help accountants of all levels upskill and grow their careers. With headquarters in Dublin, and a wealth of heritage in the education and accountancy training industry, Learnsignal have quickly become one of the largest Online Training Providers in the world.