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Internal Controls for Small and Medium-Sized Entities


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Auditing - Technical

Average Rating:
   29
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Faculty:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates


Description

This session explores the importance of internal controls with an emphasis on best practices for small- and medium-sized entities.  We will examine the roles of both preventive and detective controls and practical, cost-effective suggestions for implementing effective internal controls will be addressed.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize the importance of internal controls
  • Appreciate nuances of internal controls for small and medium-sized entities
  • Distinguish controls as either preventive or detective
  • Identify useful controls for organizations that have limited resources

Major Subjects
  • Overview of controls
  • Preventative controls
  • Detective controls
  • Controls for SMEs

Course Materials

Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products


Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.


Dates

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM MDT
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 1:57 PM MDT
Fri, Aug 08, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM MDT
Wed, Aug 20, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 1:57 PM MDT
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM MDT
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 11:57 AM MDT
Fri, Oct 10, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM MDT
Wed, Oct 15, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 12:57 PM MDT
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM MST
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 1:57 PM MST
Fri, Dec 12, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM MST
Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 11:57 AM MST
Fri, Jan 09, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM MST
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 11:57 AM MST
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM MST
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 12:57 PM MST
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM MDT
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 2:57 PM MDT
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM MDT
Wed, Apr 15, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 11:57 AM MDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC


Designed For CPAs in public practice and accountants in industry who want to enhance their awareness of practical internal controls for small- and medium-sized entities
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 5/1/2024
Prerequisites A basic understanding of financial statement audits
Date Added to Catalog 3/12/2024

Additional Information

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Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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