Internal Controls for Small and Medium-Sized Entities
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Auditing - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 0
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
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 |
Faculty

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
Fri, Jun 13, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EDT
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 2:57 PM EDT
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Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EDT
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 3:57 PM EDT
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Fri, Aug 08, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EDT
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 3:57 PM EDT
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EDT
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 1:57 PM EDT
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Fri, Oct 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EDT
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Wed, Oct 15, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 2:57 PM EDT
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Fri, Nov 14, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EST
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 3:57 PM EST
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Fri, Dec 12, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EST
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 1:57 PM EST
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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EST
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Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 1:57 PM EST
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Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EST
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Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 2:57 PM EST
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Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EDT
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 4:57 PM EDT
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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 10:57 AM EDT
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Wed, Apr 15, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 1:57 PM EDT
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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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