COSO 2013 – Information & Communication Component
Field: Auditing | Delivery Method: Self Study | CPE Hours: 1.0
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Information & Communication is necessary for the entity to carry out internal control responsibilities to support the achievement of objectives. Management generates and uses relevant and quality information from both internal and external sources to support the functioning of internal control. Communication is considered a continual and iterative process of providing, sharing and obtaining necessary information. Information and Communication is the fourth component in the COSO framework.
- Control Environment
- Risk Assessment
- Control Activities
- Information & Communication
- Monitoring
- Principle 13: The organization uses relevant information. (5 POF)
- Principle 14: Internal communication is effective. (4 POF)
- Principle 15: External communication is sufficient. (5 POF)
- Points of Focus that support the principles of Information & Communication.
- Exploring how to utilize these points of focus most efficiently in your transition process.
- Design of principles vs. execution – understanding the critical difference.
- How the Information & Communication component connects to the other four components of COSO.
Field: Auditing
CPE: 1
Delivery Method: Self Study
Format: Video
Your Instructor
Consultant, CPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, Past Chief Audit Executive
Business Consultant, Trainer, Author
Ms. Fountain has over 40 years of experience spanning public accounting, industry accounting and consulting. Sixteen years of that experience has been in the field of internal audit, risk managment and process improvement. She is well adept to assist your organization evaluate business strategy, perform risk assessments, establish a Sarbanes-Oxley process, synergizing internal audit processes or perform process improvement projects.
As a past corporate executive Lynn has a passion for working with professionals to enhance their processes and provide leading edge education. She has authored and delivered hundreds of training courses for accounting, finance and audit professionals. Her training is filled with not just theory but real world application.
Ms. Fountain has authored three technical publications:
-Leading the Internal Audit Function
-Raise the Red Flag
-Ethics and the Internal Auditor's political dilemma
Lynn is a recognized leader in the internal audit profession as well as a recognized business professional.
Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has active, current CPA, CGMA, and CRMA credentials.