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Friday, May 7, 2027 Live Webcast

The Controllership Series – The Controller’s Skillset (X4-7816033)

12:00 PM - 12:56 PM EDT
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1 CPE Credits in AA

OVERVIEW

This another course in our series on the controllership function. The controller's role encompasses many traditional responsibilities. The breadth and depth of the controller skill set has expanded and will continue to expand as the business world evolves. The controller position will typically lead teams of financial and accounting experts. Recognizing that leadership and team management skills are must-haves; they need to be able to command their team's respect, inspire them to act, and ensure that such actions are aligned with your organization's overall vision. These skills, along with tactical knowledge will ensure the controller's success.

DESIGNED FOR

Anyone who performs audit or other attest services

BENEFITS

  • Describe the potential impact of risks faced by public accountants when performing audit and other attest services  
  • Explain the results of the findings and recommendations made by the Center for Audit Quality and PCAOB as an outcome from quality control reviews
  • Recall common peer review deficiencies in all types of attest engagements 
  • Apply best practices for ensuring professional, technical, regulatory and ethical standards for various audit and other attest services

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Applying professional skepticism to ensure quality work
  • Meaningful risk assessment when designing work programs for various levels of services
  • Proper planning and supervision of all engagements
  • Accountant responsibilities for evaluating internal control
  • Strengthening analytic procedures to support conclusions
  • Complying with the Code of Professional Conduct and quality management standards 

COURSE LEVEL

Update

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

Lynn Fountain

Lynn Fountain, CGMA, CRMA, M.B.A.

AICPA

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PRICING

$39.00 - Member

$59.00 - Nonmember

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Note: Online pre-registration will close on May 7 at 11:30 AM.

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