Understanding Complex Internal Control Issues

$219.00

SKU: 410986

Description

Gain a deeper understanding of tax internal controls and the existing external environmental factors impacting them.
The tax world is evolving at a more rapid pace than ever, from a technical perspective from a technological perspective, and from a risk perspective. As a result, Tax departments are faced with an everchanging landscape of issues to deal with and are often left with an inadequate amount of time, or an appropriate process, to identify areas of increasing tax internal control risk. Before you can begin to understand and address these areas of risk, it is important to have a deeper understanding of the internal and external environment that is creating risk and complexity while at the same time being armed with the ability to identify and remediate any gaps with your current environment. This material will arm you with a deeper understanding of tax internal controls and the existing external environmental factors impacting them. Additionally, you will be able to leverage some of the learnings and tools provided, which will allow you to better manage and address this complex area of internal control risk from a tax perspective.

Date: 2024-01-30 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:40 PM ET

Learning Objectives

* You will be able to differentiate between Tax Control Risks.

* You will be able to recognize current research and survey data related to Tax Departments.

* You will be able to differentiate between the multiple levels of Tax Department Maturity.

* You will be able to identify the best way to prevent material weaknesses.

Introduction • Complex World of Tax Internal Controls

Tax Internal Control Risk • What Is It?
• Technical Risk
• Process Risk
• People Risk

The External Environment
• The Rapidly Changing External Environment
• Third-Party Audit Firms
• PCAOB Focus Areas
• Documentation Requirements

Design of Tax Internal Control Environment
• Risk Control Matrix (Rcm)
• Process Flows and Narratives
• Key and Non-Key Controls Defined
• Change to Control Environment

Assessing and Remediating Risk
• Tax Maturity Assessment
• Gap Analysis
• Prioritizing Risk
• Automation / Optimization

AIPB ,CPE ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

John P. Bennecke-Baker Tilly US, LLP