May 6, 2025
AGA – Central Ohio Chapter Webinar: Internal Controls & Risk Management
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET | 1.0 CPE
Cost: $20 for Non-members. AGA members may register free of charge by using the promo code: COAGAMember. You must be a current AGA member to use the free promo code. All registrations using the promo code will be verified for a valid membership.
Registration: Registration Link
CPE Program Presentation:
Program Knowledge Level: Overview
Instructional delivery methods: Webinar
Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None required
Recommended CPE credit: 1.0
Field of Study: Accounting & Auditing
Description:
We will discuss the 5 components of internal controls (control environment, risk assessment, information and communication, control activities, and monitoring). This will include definitions and best practices for each component including discussion on how this relates to and impacts an audit and protects your entity as well as the inherent limitations of internal controls. The session will cover fraud and risk assessments including the Cressey Fraud Triangle, risk identification and how to respond to the risks identified. We will provide fraud facts from the most recent and relevant fraud studies. Lastly we will provide real world examples and discuss method to prevent fraud. Lastly, there will be open discussion and opportunity for questions.
Learning objectives:
- Obtain an understanding of the 5 components of internal control and how you can ensure your controls are designed and implemented appropriately.
- Understanding appropriate risk assessments and fraud risks including what your entity should be considering and evaluating.
- Understanding current fraud facts and how that impacts your risk assessments.
- Understanding methods to prevent the real world fraud examples discussed.
Major Subjects:
- Five components of internal control
- Fraud and Risk Assessment
- Fraud Facts
- Examples and Prevention
Presenters:
Chad Gorfido, CPA
Chad Gorfido graduated from Kent State University with a bachelors in accounting and finance. He has worked with Rea and Associates for 15 years where he works with School Districts, Cities, Counties, and State Agencies providing audit and consulting services. Chad holds a CPA and Advanced Single Audit Certificate from the AICPA.
Allie Rodgers, CFE
Allie Rodgers graduated from Ohio Dominican University with a bachelor’s in accounting and from Ohio Northern University with a master’s in accounting. She has worked with Rea and Associates for 8 years with School Districts and Cities providing audit and consulting services. Allie holds a certified fraud examiner (CFE) certification.
Cancellation and refunds:
All cancellations must be received prior to the event and emailed to: Education.COAGA@gmail.com. A refund may not be issued if the cancellation notice is not received prior to the event.
Complaint resolution policy:
The AGA - Central Ohio Chapter will make every effort to provide the best training courses possible. In the event participants are not completely satisfied with the training course and wish to file a complaint, please contact Kevin O’Connor at Education.COAGA@gmail.com. within 10 business days of the event.
For information on upcoming AGA events, or for additional information regarding the AGA - Central Ohio Chapter organization, please visit our website at: https://www.agacgfm.org/Chapters/CentralOhio/Home.aspx
Contact: Kevin O'Connor
Email: Education.COAGA@gmail.com