GOV2115. Let's Get Digital: Internal Controls in the Remote Work Environment

Being audit-ready in today's remote work environment can be challenging, and requires an emphasis on improving controls surrounding the digital world. In this session, we've compiled examples of workflow automations and other tools that entities can use to not only improve internal controls but also strengthen communication and documentation in a remote work environment.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the principles and objectives of internal controls, with a specific focus on key considerations for the digital age
• Identify solutions for internal control challenges in today's remote work environment, including tools for electronic communication and documentation
• Recognize special considerations for nonprofit and governmental entities in regard to segregation of duties, internal controls over compliance, and consolidated entities/component units