The "SOX & Internal Controls Update 2025" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

SOX and Internal Control best practices continue to evolve. Led by national accounting firm technical experts and complemented by industry panellists, the SOX & Internal Controls Update 2025 program includes a combination of lectures and interactive discussions for a deeper understanding of the topics.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain insight into the latest regulatory changes and best practices affecting SOX and IC, equipping participants with the knowledge needed to navigate these evolving landscapes effectively.
• Discover strategies to optimize Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) efforts, with a particular focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Uncover how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly influencing SOX compliance, providing crucial guidance for adapting to this emerging paradigm.

This program is essential for professionals seeking to elevate their understanding and application of SOX compliance and Internal Control measures. Participants will not only benefit from the extensive knowledge shared by experts but will also have the opportunity to earn up to 16 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, reinforcing their professional development and commitment to excellence.

As businesses and regulatory environments continue to evolve, staying informed and adapting to changes in SOX and Internal Control practices is crucial. This program offers the tools and insights necessary for professionals to stay ahead in the ever-changing landscape of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Don't miss this opportunity to join industry leaders in exploring the future of SOX and Internal Control practices.

Conference Agenda:

DAY 1

ICFR Lessons Learned and Best Practices

• Common challenges in the SOX program life cycle including risk assessment and control selection and design
• Controls related to significant unusual transactions
• Information Used in Controls (IUC) and the use of technology to modernize the SOX program

SOX War Stories: Audit Failures

• Are audit failures the new normal?
• Trends and patterns
• Evaluate your auditor
• Methods that work

Industry Panel Discussion

• Led by Moderator, Keith Kawashima from Protiviti - the industry panellists will share their experiences dealing with recent issues at their own organizations - this session will be driven by audience Q&A

SOX Areas of Focus by the PCAOB

• Risk of Fraud
• Auditing and accounting risks
• Financial services specific considerations
• Broker-dealer specific considerations
• M&A, including de-SPAC transactions
• Digital assets
• Use of the work of other auditors
• Quality control (particularly talent retention and its impact on audit quality, and independence)
• Other areas of inspection (critical audit matters, cybersecurity, and use of data and technology in the audit)

SOX Automation

• Good Starting Ideas and Use Cases for Your Organization
• Going from Ideation to Build to Monitoring

DAY 2

ITGC Demystified

• ITGC Scoping for SOX Compliance
• Basic Training Review: general scoping, risk process and control topics
• SOX Challenges in the Cloud
• New Trends: what we are seeing with our clients

SOX FAQs

• Information Produced by Entity (IPE) - real-world examples
• Highlight critical parts of the 2023 PCAOB Spotlight Inspection Observations Related to Auditor Use of Data and Reports

SEC Update

• SEC Leadership
• SEC Rulemaking Update
• Comment Letter Topics
• SEC Reporting Reminders
• Questions
• New Climate Disclosure

ERM Leading Practices

• Overview
• ERM Building Blocks
• Hot Topics in ERM
• Roadmap
• Cases and Examples

Third Party Risk Management

• Risk planning, due diligence and ongoing monitoring
• Mitigate third-party risks most impactful to your organization
• Practical examples and use cases

Conference Speakers

• Victoria Nguyen Deloitte, Senior Manager
• Dylan Fahy Deloitte, Senior Manager
• Joe Walker PwC, Director
• Matt Solomon Deloitte, Senior Manager
• David Amaya Ernst & Young, Manager
• Chad Ware Protiviti, Director
• Cindy Williams Grant Thornton, Managing Director
• Hilary Cabodi Effectus Group, Managing Director
• Trey Slinkard Ernst & Young, Manager
• Richard Vida Effectus Group, Director
• Abe McClenny Moss Adams, IT Consulting Senior Manager
• Jeremiah Saunders BDO, Professional Practice Group Director - SEC Services
• Industry Panelists from Google, Starbucks and Lucid Motors
• Keith Kawashima Protiviti, Managing Director
• Angela Barcelos CFGI, Partner
• Luke Wilson KPMG, Manager
• Debbie Biddle-Castillo KPMG, ESG, Internal Control and Risk Leader

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