Internal Controls for Small and Medium-Sized Entities
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Auditing - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 23
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Speaker:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
Description
This session explores the importance of internal controls with an emphasis on best practices for small- and medium-sized entities. We will examine the roles of both preventive and detective controls and practical, cost-effective suggestions for implementing effective internal controls will be addressed.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Recognize the importance of internal controls
- Appreciate nuances of internal controls for small and medium-sized entities
- Distinguish controls as either preventive or detective
- Identify useful controls for organizations that have limited resources
Major Subjects
- Overview of controls
- Preventative controls
- Detective controls
- Controls for SMEs
Course Materials
Important CPA Credit Instructions READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (487.5 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Internal Controls for Small and Medium-Sized Entities Handout (1.8 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Speaker

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Dates
Wed, May 21, 2025 - 12:00pm to 12:57pm CDT
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Fri, Jun 13, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
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Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 - 02:00pm to 02:57pm CDT
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Fri, Aug 08, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 - 02:00pm to 02:57pm CDT
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 - 12:00pm to 12:57pm CDT
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Fri, Oct 10, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
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Wed, Oct 15, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
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Fri, Nov 14, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CST
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 02:00pm to 02:57pm CST
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Fri, Dec 12, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CST
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 12:00pm to 12:57pm CST
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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 - 09:00am to 09:57am CST
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Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 12:00pm to 12:57pm CST
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Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - 09:00am to 09:57am CST
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Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CST
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Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 03:00pm to 03:57pm CDT
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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
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Wed, Apr 15, 2026 - 12:00pm to 12:57pm CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer
Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC
Designed For CPAs in public practice and accountants in industry who want to enhance their awareness of practical internal controls for small- and medium-sized entities
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 5/1/2024
Prerequisites A basic understanding of financial statement audits
Date Added to Catalog 3/12/2024
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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