2012 - Live webinar by Compliance2go on Internal Audit’s role in Risk Management

Learn about the next phase of the evolution of risk management and how auditors are playing a starring role. Hear about the varying roles internal audit plays in successful ERM programs.
Why should you Attend:
Learn current techinques on how to implement the spirit of SOX without the compliance burdon. Hear about the benefits of management self assessments and how to achieve management ownership over financial key controls.
Description of the Topic:
I. Spirit of SOX?Without the Burden of Compliance
a. The ‘New Sound’ to Risk Management
b. Objective Based Thinking
c. Asking the Right Questions
d. Interpreting the Results
i. Relationship of Objectives to Risks
ii. Risk Patterns
II. The Beauty of Self Assessments
a. Getting Management’s Buy in
b. Asking the right questions
c. Finding the right SOX Champions
d. Holding management accountable over key financial controls
III. Leveraging ELC
a. What is an ELC?
b. How can I rely on an ELC
IV. Assessing the Results
i. Significant verses Material
ii. Reporting to the Audit Committee
iii. Its all about the Remediation
Areas Covered in the Session:
* Emerging trends in ERM
* IA role in ERM
* Automating data analysis
* Pragmatic solutions to sustaining ERM without breaking the budget.
Who will benefit: (Titles)
* Internal Auditors
* Audit Committee Members
* Complaince Professionals
* Special Project Managers / PMO
About Speaker
Connie Valencia is a dynamic speaker specialized in process improvement and internal audit consulting. She is a principal of Elevate, a premier advisory firm specialized in: Risk Management, Process Improvement, Internal Audit / Compliance Advisory and Technical Accounting Services. With over a decade of experience in both internal and financial auditing her pragmatic approach optimizes operational effectiveness and efficiency. She is an expert in risk assessments and identifying process control gaps for her clients.