Optimizing IT Systems, Internal Controls, and Governance for Accountants (OIS4)
June 3rd, 2025 - June 3rd, 2025 @ 9:00 AM-12:30PM
| Member Price |
$219 |
| Non-Member Price |
$249 |
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Credits
4
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.
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
Major Subjects
IT systems, internal controls, and data management IT governance and risk management
Prerequisites
None
