Enterprise Risk Management For Small and Medium-Sized Businesses 2015 Update: Risk Plays No Favorites
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Management Services - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 18
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute
- Faculty:
- William F. O’Brien, MBA, CPA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 40 day(s) after program date.
Description
Risk! It is the topic that keeps CFO’s and Controllers awake at night. Are you aware of your firm’s current exposure to risk? Are you prepared for the unexpected disaster, product failure, litigation or compliance set-back?
As a CPA in industry your role is fundamentally simple: protect assets and facilitate communication of financial results. Yet, in reality the job is much more demanding than that. Being aware of the potential roadblocks, or risks, on the pathway to organizational success can help you prepare for the inevitable surprises along the way! This course will present an overview of Enterprise Risk Management and discuss how to implement the process in a Small Business setting.
Learn what ERM can do for you. Discover the best approaches for making it a way of life in your firm. ERM is the key that unlocks the door to improved controls, wiser governance and improved stature in the finance arena.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Learn a new concept of governance,
- Discuss the importance and fundamentals of risk mangement,
- Discover how to apply these fundamentals in the SME environment,
- Identify the benefits and challenges you will face during ERM implementation, and
- Gain the impetus to apply these concepts to your own organization.
Major Subjects
*How to make this a meaningful event
*Some thoughts on the two-prong focus of Corporate Governance
*A detailed review of what ERM means and the content of the COSO ERM Cube
*Overview of a phased-in approach for ERM implementation in Small and Medium-Sized (SME) businesses
*A look at the benefits, challenges and resources resulting from and available for ERM implementation
*Some thoughts on steps you can take now for implementation
*Completion of your personal Four on the Floor from this session.
*Questions and answers.
Course Materials
| AII-ERM SMEs-0715-master (1.04 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Important CPE Credit Information_2015 (0.02 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
William F. O’Brien, MBA, CPA Related Seminars and Products
WILLIAM F. O’BRIEN, MBA, CPA, is a financial management consultant and educator with over 40 years of experience. He has held senior financial management positions with Intel Corporation and ROLM Corporation and served as CFO for several emerging high technology companies. Mr. O’Brien has extensive experience in corporate planning, financial analysis, cash management and managerial accounting in both domestic and international settings. He has served on the faculties of Santa Clara University and San Jose State University and is a frequent financial seminar speaker in both the U.S. and abroad.
Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced PreparationNone
Course Developer
Date Added to Catalog
07/20/2015
Designed For
CPAs in practice and Members in Industry
Original Recording Date
08/06/2015
Prerequisites
Two to four years’ experience in an operating business environment
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
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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