Mastering Information Systems and Controls for Accounting Professionals Webcast
November 25, 2025
Live Webcast
NYSED 8
Instructor
Tom Newell
Mastering Information Systems and Controls for Accounting Professionals Webcast
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IT systems and data management
IT governance and risk management
Information security and privacy
System and organization controls (SOC) engagements
Learning Objectives
Explain internal control concepts within accounting information systems, drawing on frameworks such as COSO and COBIT, to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and protect against unauthorized access
Summarize key considerations for business resiliency, disaster recovery, continuity plans, system replication, impact analysis, and availability
Understand data management processes, including data collection methods, storage types (data warehouse, data lake, data mart), and the data life cycle
Explain the role of IT governance within an organization and describe key IT governance frameworks, including COBIT, ITIL, and ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002
Describe IT general controls and application controls
Discuss business process management and change management
Examine cybersecurity principles in the context of HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS, and understand how they regulate the protection of sensitive data
Summarize the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and Privacy Framework
Identify cybersecurity risks related to cloud environments, IoT, and mobile technologies
Identify methods for the protection of confidential data during application development
Understand the purpose of SOC reports, the roles of key players, and identify management assertions specific to different SOC engagement types
Recall the intended users of SOC 1®, SOC 2®, and SOC 3® reports
Major Topics
IT systems and data management
IT governance and risk management
Information security and privacy
System and organization controls (SOC) engagements
CPE Credits Available
NYSED 8
8
Advisory Services (NYSED) - NYSED
Things to Know About This Course
Course Level
Basic
Professional Area of Focus
Advisory Services (NYSED)
Prerequisites
None
Advanced Preparation
None
Intended Audience
Experienced CPAs, CITP designation holders and aspirants, and accountants seeking a greater understanding of information systems and controls
