Overview of Internal Control Guidance

Overview

Get an overview of internal controls to help your organization effectively control financial resources, meet legal and regulatory obligations, and minimize the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse. This course features facilitated discussion-based learning that will enable you to gain a baseline understanding of compliance with relevant laws and regulations. You will examine the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (Integrity Act), GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, and OMB Circular A-123 to gain an understanding of how these laws apply to your internal controls-related work.

Who Attends

This course is designed for anyone who wants to gain a general understanding of internal controls and is especially targeted to auditors, budget analysts, program managers, accountants and management.

Course Level: Basic
CLP: 8 | CPE: 8
Duration: 1 Day

Price: $ 739.00 Course prices shown here do not include a credit card surcharge. Payments by ACH, EFT, or check do not include the surcharge and are offered at a lower price. At checkout, you may choose a payment method that avoids the credit card surcharge.
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Available Dates

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July 22 - July 22, 2026

Class ID: 265108007

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

September 11 - September 11, 2026

Class ID: 265108009

Washington, DC

8 AM - 4 PM EST

October 28 - October 28, 2026

Class ID: 265108010

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

December 1 - December 1, 2026

Class ID: 265108014

Virtual

8 AM - 4 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Describe the need for agency internal control
Use the GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government to create an effective internal control system
List the governing authorities that apply to internal controls and how they apply to the overall internal control process
Discuss risk in the federal government and how risks are identified, assessed, and managed
Explain how internal controls are tested in an internal control review (ICR)
Explain requirements for and discuss the corrective action plan (CAP) process

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Overview of Internal Control Guidance

Overview

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For Groups

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This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

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