Optimizing IT Systems, Internal Controls, and Governance for Accountants

Overview

You could pay $0 for this course!

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.

This course qualifies for reimbursement through the state’s Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 50 staff can be reimbursed up to 100% of the cost of training and firms/companies with 50-100 employees can be reimbursed up to 50% of the cost of training. You must register for the course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks prior to the start of the course. The course code for this program is C-12961. To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@masscpas.org.

Highlights

IT systems, internal controls, and data management IT governance and risk management

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Experienced CPAs, CITP designation holders and aspirants, and accountants seeking a greater understanding of information systems and controls

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

Preparation

None