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Internal Controls for Small and Medium-Sized Entities


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Auditing - Technical

Average Rating:
   34
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Speaker:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Never Expires.

Dates
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Description

This session explores the importance of internal controls with an emphasis on best practices for small- and medium-sized entities.  We will examine the roles of both preventive and detective controls and practical, cost-effective suggestions for implementing effective internal controls will be addressed.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize the importance of internal controls
  • Appreciate nuances of internal controls for small and medium-sized entities
  • Distinguish controls as either preventive or detective
  • Identify useful controls for organizations that have limited resources

Major Subjects
  • Overview of controls
  • Preventative controls
  • Detective controls
  • Controls for SMEs

Handouts

Speaker

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products


Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.


Dates

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 9:57 AM CDT
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 3:57 PM CDT
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 9:57 AM CDT
Wed, Apr 15, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 12:57 PM CDT
Mon, May 11, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 2:57 PM CDT
Thu, May 28, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 4:57 PM CDT
Tue, Jun 02, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM CDT
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM CDT
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 12:57 PM CDT
Wed, Jul 08, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 2:57 PM CDT
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 4:57 PM CDT
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM CDT
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM CDT
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 12:57 PM CDT
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 2:57 PM CDT
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 4:57 PM CDT
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM CDT
Wed, Nov 04, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM CST
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 12:57 PM CST
Sat, Dec 05, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 2:57 PM CST
Tue, Dec 08, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 4:57 PM CST
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM CST
Wed, Jan 06, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM CST
Thu, Jan 21, 2027 - 12:00 PM to 12:57 PM CST
Wed, Feb 10, 2027 - 2:00 PM to 2:57 PM CST
Thu, Feb 25, 2027 - 4:00 PM to 4:57 PM CST
Wed, Mar 03, 2027 - 8:00 AM to 8:57 AM CST
Mon, Mar 22, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM CDT
Mon, Apr 12, 2027 - 12:00 PM to 12:57 PM CDT
Tue, Apr 27, 2027 - 2:00 PM to 2:57 PM CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC


Designed For CPAs in public practice and accountants in industry who want to enhance their awareness of practical internal controls for small- and medium-sized entities
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 5/1/2024
Prerequisites A basic understanding of financial statement audits
Date Added to Catalog 3/12/2024

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints.  anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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Reviews

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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 34

Comments

Marianne M

"He is a good teacher. Has great phrases and good practical experiences."

Dinah T - Farmington Hills, Michigan

"I always enjoy Chris Harper's sessions! I like his conversational manner and his ability to break things down into simple English with good real world examples."