Internal controls Project support overview

We’ll help you to tackle your critical challenges Sample projects Illustrative questions finance leaders seek to answer Design and implement internal controls How do others identify the highest risk areas within their processes? What frameworks do others use to classify and prioritize controls? Define controls ownership How do others organize their resources dedicated to SOX compliance? What is the average annual SOX budget? Test and monitor controls What SOX testing techniques do other companies use? How do other companies minimize the testing burden without creating additional risk? Ensure sustainable compliance How do we build a culture of compliance? What are proven techniques for reducing the number of controls? How do we assess the maturity of our Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)? How do others conduct an inventory of ICFR? Adhere to updated guidelines

Tailored expertise and resources deliver impact in the areas crucial to your success Benchmark internal controls activities Upgrade your internal controls Stay ahead of the latest trends How does our internal controls program stack up? How do we improve our internal controls processes and activities fast and right? How do I keep my internal controls program moving forward? Compare SOX ownership and testing practices using data in this benchmarking report Identify and mitigate potential financial reporting risks stemming from core accounting processes using the Financial Reporting Risks and Controls Database Optimize controls ownership and improve accountability for controls using this case study from Con-way Assess the maturity of your ICFR framework using this Assessment Map Establish a SOX compliance team and assess financial risks by following our step-by-step guidance Reduce the number of internal controls in your program with this Ignition Guide Draft relevant controls policies using peer examples Build an inventory of internal controls in the financial reporting process by using this tool Allocate testing resources based on the likelihood and impact of control failures as demonstrated in this Ignition Guide Identify ways to declassify key controls, reduce testing scope and reduce time spent on SOX testing via this case study Redesign your controls operating model to balance effectiveness and efficiency of controls using this example from British American Tobacco Understand how to strike the right balance between assurance and level of effort by reading Waste-Free Controls Environment

Your first 90 days as a client (Illustrative) Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Compare SOX ownership and testing practices using data in this benchmarking report Identify and mitigate potential financial reporting risks stemming from core accounting processes using the Financial Reporting Risks and Controls Database Reduce the number of internal controls in your program with this Ignition Guide Identify ways to declassify key controls, reduce testing scope and reduce time spent on SOX testing via this case study Understand how to strike the right balance between assurance and level of effort by reading Waste-Free Controls Environment Kick off this initiative with your service associate; discuss your challenges and align key resources Review progress with your service associate and create a forward engagement plan Review progress to ensure continued delivery of the right resources at the right time Discussion: Which best-practice approaches are best for my organization? Discussion: How do companies organize their SOX compliance programs? Discussion: How do we reduce the number of key controls? Discussion: How do we maintain a high level of assurance while streamlining controls? Discussion: How do we work with internal audit to reduce the number of key controls? Create Strong Risk and Control Governance Ensure Effective Internal Control Written Research Service Associate Support Analyst & Advisor Inquiries Live Events

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