K2’S Evaluating Technology Controls
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Auditing- Technical
- Average Rating:
- 27
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Industry
- Faculty:
- Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Access for 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Technology controls are more important than ever. Without internal controls that function correctly, entire systems and the data contained therein can quickly become infected, breached, or stop working. Auditors, business managers, and consultants all need to know how to evaluate critical technology controls. You will learn the best ways to assess essential information technology general controls and application controls in this session.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Distinguish between information technology general controls and information technology application controls
- Identify critical information technology control risks within an organization
- Design and perform tests of information technology controls
- Create recommendations for improving information technology controls in an organization
Major Subjects
- Differentiating between information technology general controls and information technology application controls
- How to identify and evaluate information technology general controls, including deficiencies
- How to identify and evaluate information technology application controls, including deficiencies
- Analyzing technology controls relative to risk
- Creating catalogs of controls
Course Materials
| Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (0.47 MB) | Available after Purchase |
| Handout (419.2 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA Related seminars and products
Shareholder
K2 Enterprises
Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:
- Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm;
- Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company;
- Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and
- Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses.
In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.
Presently, Tommy resides in Woodstock, Georgia, where he enjoys an active personal life with his wife. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, running, and other outdoor activities. Tommy maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Dates
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Sat, Apr 01, 2023 - 08:00am to 09:49am MDT
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Mon, Apr 10, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:49am MDT
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Fri, Apr 14, 2023 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm MDT
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Fri, Apr 21, 2023 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm MDT
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Mon, May 01, 2023 - 08:00am to 09:49am MDT
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Tue, May 09, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:49am MDT
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Tue, May 16, 2023 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm MDT
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Sat, May 27, 2023 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm MDT
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Thu, Jun 01, 2023 - 05:00pm to 06:49pm MDT
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:49am MDT
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Mon, Jun 19, 2023 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm MDT
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Sat, Jun 24, 2023 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm MDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Original Recording Date 2021Date Added to Catalog 6/28/2021
Prerequisites
Fundamental knowledge of computer operations and internal controls
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Accountants and business professionals seeking to learn how to evaluate internal controls over technology.
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No
Additional Information
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet BasedComplaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
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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Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
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