Webinar Details
Course Description
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has consistently identified weaknesses in Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) as one of the most common deficiencies in audit inspections. These findings undermine reliance on application controls, reports, and ultimately the overall audit opinion.
This webinar provides a focused, practical review of the ITGC issues most frequently cited in PCAOB inspection reports, including logical access, change management, information produced by entity (IPE), and recurring deficiencies that signal quality control concerns. Through real-world inspection examples and remediation strategies, participants will learn how to strengthen ITGC testing, avoid common pitfalls, and build a stronger audit defense.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the most frequent ITGC deficiencies cited in PCAOB inspection reports.
- Recognize how ITGC weaknesses impact audit quality and downstream controls.
- Discover how to apply practical remediation strategies to strengthen ITGCs.
Prerequisites
- None
Who Should Attend
CPAs, accounting/finance professionals impacted by
Advanced Preparation
None
Presenter Details
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Jen Nelson
- Presenter
Jen Nelson, CISA, CIA, is an accomplished IT audit and compliance consultant with more than 17 years of experience, including nine years in Big 4 public accounting. She operates her own consulting practice dedicated exclusively to IT SOX (U.S. and UK) and SOC 1/SOC 2 compliance, where she helps organizations design, assess, and strengthen effective IT control environments across diverse industries and systems.
Jen has successfully guided clients through audits, readiness projects, and control remediation. She also contracts in quality control and training, helping audit teams refine their workpapers and elevate audit quality. Renowned for her clear, practical advice and deep technical knowledge, Jen holds both the CISA and CIA cred...
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Live Webinar
PCAOB IT Findings and How to Fix Them
by Jen Nelson from Encoursa
- Sep 9, 2026
- 12:00 PM EDT
- Credits: 1.00
$24.00
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