Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This course provides practical guidance on evaluating and improving internal control systems in any organization. It updates CPA members on internal control standards and frameworks, and explores key topics including fraud prevention, the Sarbanes Oxley legislation, COSO, Canadian auditing standards and assertions, and practice inspection findings on internal control evaluation in Canada. CPAs will gain practical knowledge and will be able to lead on internal control issues in their organizations. The main components of Internal Control will be outlined, including Operations, Financial Reporting, and Compliance. Internal Control evaluation will be explored, as well as control activities and processes that can be put into place.
Topics Include:
- Components of Internal Control and Relationship with Governance
- Warning Signs and the Absence of Internal Control
- Using the COSO Framework and its Challenges
- Internal Control Limitations
- Canadian Auditing Standards
- Canadian Audit Assertions related to internal control
- Practice Inspection Findings, Deficiencies, and Suggestions
Schedule
- October 15, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- October 16, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Who Will Benefit
This seminar is designed for CPAs in audit, management and in board positions. It will enable them to understand and deal with internal control issues to consider improvements in their organizations.
How to Access the Course
This course is delivered as a live webinar. To receive verifiable CPD hours, you must attend the session live. We recommend joining at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. For the best interactive experience, please use a computer equipped with a camera and microphone.
A reminder email with the Zoom link and course details will be sent two business days before the session. If you do not receive it, please check your spam or junk folder.
The same information, including any available materials, will also be posted in advance on our Blackboard LMS.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Arun Mathur, FCPA/FCA, owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge Inc., offers corporate training on improving governance, ethics, ESG, internal control, fraud prevention, KPI and related topics. Provides live and online training through CPA bodies across Canada and Bermuda. Partner, Gerald Duthie & Co. LLP, providing professional services to diverse clients. Served on the Board at HealthForce Ontario Marketing and Recruitment Agency, Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, and at Trillium Gift of Life Network. Served on the CMA Ontario's Review Committee prior to merger. More info at: www.ultimquest.com.
Testimonials
Arun Mathur is a very knowledgeable instructor with pleasant manner. Good examples. Efficient and focused to get though lots of material within the time available.