CEO and CFO Certification of Financial Statements
Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 906, Internal Controls, and Compliance
About This Course
Course Information
This course covers the legal requirements for CEOs and CFOs under the Sarbanes-Oxley act, to protect investors. This course discusses the legal requirements in place for CEOs and CFOs, as well as the best practice for comprehensive reviews, and also strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
Certificate on Completion
This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials and accounts for 6 units of CPD. One unit is the equivalent of one hour of learning. A certificate will be issued once you have completed all 6 units. Each unit represents one hour of learning.
Course Sections
This course is made up of the following sections:
- CEO and CFO Certification of Financial Statements (Multiple Videos)
- CEO and CFO Certification of Financial Statements (Multiple Quizzes)
- Additional reading materials and journal articles
- Course completion survey
- CPD Certificate issued once the course is completed
What You Will Learn
- Explain the certification requirements for CEOs and CFOs under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Distinguish between the civil penalties of Section 302 and the criminal penalties of Section 906 for noncompliance
- Describe how to design a review process for financial statements prior to executive certification
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, including segregation of duties and access controls
- Identify material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, and errors in financial statements
- Apply risk mitigation strategies to maintain ongoing compliance with SOX certification requirements
Who This Course Is For
- Accountants and finance professionals working in or with US-listed companies subject to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Internal auditors and compliance professionals responsible for evaluating internal controls over financial reporting
- Financial controllers and senior finance staff involved in preparing or reviewing financial statements for executive certification
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of financial statements and financial reporting processes
- Basic familiarity with corporate governance concepts is helpful but not required
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