SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Audit Concepts and Coordination Course Overview

Course Prerequisites

Target Audience for SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Audit Concepts and Coordination

The SOX Audit Concepts and Coordination course at Koenig Solutions is designed for professionals in public companies responsible for corporate governance, compliance, and IT risk management.

• Internal Auditors
• Compliance Officers
• Risk Management Professionals
• IT Managers and Directors
• Financial Controllers
• Corporate Governance Officers
• Information Security Analysts
• Quality Assurance Managers
• CFOs
• IT Compliance Consultants

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Audit Concepts and Coordination?

Introduction to the Course’s Learning Outcomes

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Audit concepts, focusing on IT General Controls, COSO Framework alignment, risk assessments, and effective compliance strategies. It is designed to enhance governance, risk management, and compliance skills.

Key Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Grasp the background, key provisions, and the impact of SOX on corporate governance.
• Learn about IT General Controls (ITGCs): Identify the components and importance of ITGCs in ensuring SOX compliance.
• Explore the COSO Framework: Understand its components and principles, and how it aligns with SOX compliance requirements.
• Develop and Utilize Risk Controls Matrix (RCM): Learn how to create and apply an RCM for comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation.
• Coordinate SOX ITGC Audits: Master techniques for effectively coordinating ITGC audits with broader SOX compliance efforts.
• Conduct ITGC Audit Walk-throughs: Understand the purpose, conduct effective walk-throughs, and document findings and recommendations.
• Execute ITGC Audit Testing: Learn audit testing procedures, including sampling methods and