A comprehensive exploration of SOX Section 404 requirements, top-down approaches, control design vs. operating effectiveness, and reporting on ICFR within an integrated audit framework for public companies.
Explore why internal control deviations matter in the audit process, how auditors determine their severity, and how deviations influence overall risk assessment and substantive testing approaches.
Learn how to identify, classify, and communicate internal control deficiencies to management and those charged with governance. Discover best practices for timing, delivery, and remediation steps in accordance with AU-C Section 265 and PCAOB AS 1305.