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CSA200 CSA – How the Best Do It

CPE 8.0

Description This course reinforces the basic concepts of control self-assessment (CSA) and introduces the best practices and state-of-the-art approaches organizations are using today. The course is a combination of lecture, discussions in small groups and short exercises. The final exercise is a facilitated workshop where the participants compare their own self-assessment efforts to the best practices introduced in the course.

Audience This seminar is intended for experienced CSA practitioners who want to improve or take the next step in their organization’s self-assessment efforts. The course is directed primarily at experienced auditors and managers that are presently conducting CSA workshops.

Prerequisites Experience in conducting CSA workshops, and preferably holders or candidates for The IIA’s Certification in CSA (CCSA).

Objectives: This seminar is designed to reinforce what CSA is and why organizations use it. The seminar will help participants:

· Understand the different types of CSA

· Understand the best practices in self-assessment

· Understand their organization’s relationship to the state-of-the-art in self-assessment

· Pass the CCSA exam

Course Outline:

· What is self-assessment?	· Use of control frameworks
· Impact of employee empowerment	· Best practices in CSA
· Different formats of CSA	· Comparison to best practices
· CSA reporting

Instructor Bio:

Larry Hubbard is a professional trainer and consultant with a broad background in accounting, auditing, and finance. Prior to founding Larry Hubbard & Associates, Larry’s work experience included Mobil Corporation and Ernst & Young. Larry is the author of Control Self-Assessment – A Practical Guide published by The Institute of Internal Auditors. More information about Larry is at: www.LHubbard.com

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