Webinar Details
Course Description
This webinar will provide a practical and SOX-focused overview of program development controls within an IT general controls framework. Participants will learn when program development controls are in scope, how they differ from change management controls, and the financial reporting risks they are designed to mitigate.
The session will cover key control categories including requirements definition, design review, testing, UAT, and go-live approval, as well as common design and operating effectiveness deficiencies observed in SOX audits. Emphasis will be placed on auditor expectations, documentation requirements, and the importance of identifying one-time implementation evidence early in the audit process.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key risks associated with program development affecting financial reporting
- Recognize common design and operating effectiveness issues in SOX audits
- Discover what program development controls are in a SOX context and when they are required
Prerequisites
- None
Who Should Attend
CPAs, finance/accounting professionals impacted by SOX regulations (Sarbanes-Oxley).
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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