Best Practices: Audit Committee

Strengthen your organization’s governance and oversight with our Best Practices for Effective Audit Committees CPE Training. This two-hour interactive seminar is designed to empower audit committee members, directors, and advisors with practical knowledge to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities and mitigate organizational risks. Gain critical insights into corporate governance, evolving compliance expectations, and best practices for robust risk management, while earning 2 CPE credits.
 
Why Attend?
 
Earn 2 CPE Credits
This NASBA-approved program awards attendees with two Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, ensuring that participants stay ahead of professional requirements while building essential skills.
 
Master Audit Committee Responsibilities
Understand the full scope of audit committee duties, including oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, audit processes, and risk management frameworks.
 
Navigate Evolving Governance Challenges
Learn how recent and pending legislation impacts audit committees and explore strategies to adapt successfully to today’s dynamic business environment.
 
Boost Oversight Efficiency
Identify and implement proven practices to improve organizational governance, ensuring your organization maintains compliance and accountability while minimizing risk.
 
Tailored for Audit Committee Professionals
Whether you are a board member, senior officer, or advisor, this seminar provides actionable takeaways across industries, including healthcare, banking, non-profit organizations, and more.
 
What You’ll Learn
 
This seminar covers key topics necessary to elevate your effectiveness as an audit committee member or advisor. Participants will gain a deep understanding of their governance role and learn how to implement best practices for organizational oversight.
Key takeaways include:
Core Responsibilities: Grasp the governance role and duties of audit committees in corporate oversight.
Risk and Fraud Management: Learn strategies for identifying weak controls, assessing financial risks, and fostering a culture of integrity.
Internal Controls Oversight: Gain insights into reviewing and enhancing internal control frameworks for improved financial accuracy and reduced risks.
Navigating Compliance Requirements: Understand the impact of laws like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and adopt practical methods for regulatory compliance.
Audit Processes and Evaluations: Review best practices for managing relationships with external and internal auditors, from PCAOB requirements to assessing auditor quality.
Ethics & Governance: Build a culture of compliance and accountability within your organization.
 
Course Agenda
 
This two-hour CPE seminar includes interactive discussions, real-world examples, and step-by-step insights into building strong audit committee frameworks.
Section 1 – Audit Committee Fundamentals
Defining an audit committee’s purpose and roles.
Developing effective audit committee charters for governance success.
Section 2 – Fiduciary Oversight and Risk Management
Applying best practices to fiduciary oversight responsibilities.
Strategies for financial closing and auditing processes.
Managing internal assessments of financial reporting risks.
Section 3 – Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention
Evaluating the robustness of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
Detecting red flags in fraud and risk management systems.
Section 4 – Compliance and Audit Committee Challenges
Navigating evolving legislation, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Preparing for compliance audits and addressing governance challenges.
Section 5 – Audit Committee Relations with Auditors
Partnering effectively with external auditors.
Evaluating audit reports, internal capabilities, and audit committee metrics.
Section 6 – Ethics, Reporting, and Future Governance
Enhancing accountability through regular committee reports.
Building a “Culture of Compliance” organization-wide.
 
Who Should Attend?
 
This course is specifically designed for professionals responsible for risk oversight and governance, including:
Board Members and Directors responsible for audit committee duties.
Senior Officers ensuring proper internal controls and risk management.
Audit Committee Members navigating evolving fiduciary responsibilities.
Advisors to Audit Committees seeking advanced frameworks and industry examples.
 
Event Details
When: Every 8 weeks, Tuesdays, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. CST
Where: Online, group-based interactive seminar
CPE Credits: 2 credits (50 minutes of instruction per credit)
Custom Training Available: Tailored solutions for private events, incorporating specific industry examples for your audit committee.
 
Why Effective Audit Committees Are Essential
 
Audit committees play an integral role in ensuring effective corporate governance and risk prevention. By upholding rigorous standards in fiduciary oversight, audit committees safeguard organizational integrity, foster accountability, and mitigate risks that can lead to financial or legal exposure.
 
This program offers audit committee members and advisors a roadmap to success by addressing today’s challenges with actionable strategies and a framework for long-term governance excellence.
 
Register Today
 
Secure your spot in our Best Practices for Effective Audit Committees CPE Training to gain actionable insights that strengthen your ability to protect your organization’s interests and fulfill your critical audit committee role.
 
Sign up now to proactively address governance challenges, enhance risk management efforts, and drive your organization forward with confidence.
 
Reserve your place today and take the next step in optimizing your audit committee’s oversight and compliance!