Internal Controls in Accounts Payable
Description:
This webinar will equip attendees with an understanding of the components of Accounts Payable and the internal controls required within the acquisition process.
Session Highlights:
- Where Accounts Payable Come From
- General Controls over Acquisitions
- Processing checks Best Procedure
- Vendor Allowances
- Accounts Payable Fraud Red Flags
Learning Objectives
Increasingly, Regulators look for evidence that the company reviews its own processes and controls to ensure that, for example:
- Policies and procedures are actually being followed by operational staff
- Processes are not “shelfware” (i.e., the policy exists but “never comes off the shelf”)
- A strong risk management function has not deteriorated into ineffectiveness
- There is clear ownership and accountability for compliance throughout the supply chain
Who Should Attend:
- Internal Auditors
- Financial Managers
- Purchasing and Procurement Managers
- Operational Managers
Richard E. Cascarino
Richard E. Cascarino, MBA, CIA, CISM, CFE, CRMA Well known in international auditing, Richard is a principal of Richard Cascarino & Associates based in Colorado, USA, and Johannesburg, South Africa with over 32 years experience in audit training and consultancy. He is a regular speaker at National and International conferences and has presented courses throughout Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. Richard is a Past President of the Institute of Internal Auditors in South Africa, was the founding Regional Director of the Southern African Region of the IIA-Inc, and is a member of ISACA, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, where he is a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education. Richard was Chairman of the Audit Committee of Gauteng cluster 2 (Premier's office, Shared Services, and Health) in Johannesburg and was also the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Department of Public Enterprises in South Africa. He is also a visiting Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, and author of the book Internal Auditing - an Integrated Approach, published by Juta Publishing and now in its 3rd edition. This book is extensively used as a university textbook worldwide. In addition, he is the author of the "Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing" published by Wiley Publishing, now in its 2nd edition, and the book "Corporate Fraud and Internal Control: A Framework for Prevention", also Wiley Publishing. He is also a contributor to all 4 editions of QFINANCE, the UItimate Resource, published by Bloomsbury, and is the author of "Data Analytics for Internal Auditors" published in 2017 by Auerbach.