Internal Controls: CMA Exam Part 1 - Section E
Author: Tom Coghlan
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3 hours for CPAs |
Certified management accountants (CMAs) understand the big picture of financial operations. They know how to leverage technology and predict the financial implications of business decisions, and their communication skills allow them to discuss their findings and recommendations in a clear, concise manner.
Today, approximately one in three certified public accountants (CPAs) is also a CMA. As this certification continues to grow in demand, so does the need for effective preparatory materials for the CMA exam. That’s why CCH CPELink offers Internal Controls: CMA Part 1 - Section E. Covering an array of relevant topics, as well as the analytical and critical thinking components of the exam, this CMA controls course serves as one of the most comprehensive study tools available.
About the Course
Internal Controls: CMA Part 1 - Section E is a three-hour online course that prepares you for part 1, section E of the CMA exam. It also qualifies for three hours of CPE for CPAs in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. This CMA controls course was designed specifically for the following professionals:
- Financial officers and controllers
- Financial accountants
- Managerial and cost accountants
- Financial and business analysts
- Budget managers and analysts
- Risk managers
- Chief information officers and information technology professionals
Learning Objectives
Developed by
Tom Coghlan, CMA, MBA, this course draws from his 30-plus years of combined accounting, information technology, and decision-making experience. He will lead you through topics such as risk and internal controls, governance and compliance, internal auditing, systems controls, and security measures. This course will also provide insights into the mitigation of information security threats, the navigation of disaster recovery plans, business continuity planning, and much more.
Once you complete Internal Controls: CMA Part 1 - Section E, you’ll have gained a deeper understanding of governance, risk, and compliance, as well as the internal control provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Additionally, you will have learned more about internal auditing for internal controls, systems controls, and the role of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Boards (PCAOB).
Publication Date: April 2017
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and apply internal controls
Level
Overview
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Finance (3 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
