
QAS Self-Study

Overview

CPE Credits
1 Credits: Auditing
Course Description
The Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has created a new business environment for many, if not most, businesses. Business processes have changed as more employees are working from home and there are greater operational and financial risks as economic health diminishes and overall unemployment increases in both the USA and the world. These factors create new challenges for the internal audit function.
Risk challenges faced by the internal audit function in these uncertain times and discussed in this course include computer connectivity, information technology controls, financial controls, supply chain and workforce risks, liquidity and customer credit risks, insurance issues and brand risks.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize added information technology, operational, financial and financial control risks to businesses caused by the Coronavirus pandemic; and
- Recognize techniques to reduce risks added by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Course Specifics
Course ID 9209043 |
Revision Date November 14, 2022 |
Number of Pages 25 |
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites. |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
Course Instructor

Joseph Helstrom, CPA, is a partner at CFO Resources, LLC, a company focused on training and courseware for CPAs. He’s also the owner of Mill Creek Publishing LLC. Joe has over 30 years of experience as a CPA in both public accounting and industry, with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, treasury, tax, information technology, legal and regulatory matters, and strategic planning. After graduation from Butler University with a degree in accounting, Joe got his start at Ernst & Young. Subsequent to that, he has served for several different companies as a chief financial officer; director of treasury and …
Internal Audit Challenges of the Coronavirus Pandemic
$29.00 – $49.00

QAS Self-Study

Overview

CPE Credits
1 Credits: Auditing
Course Description
The Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has created a new business environment for many, if not most, businesses. Business processes have changed as more employees are working from home and there are greater operational and financial risks as economic health diminishes and overall unemployment increases in both the USA and the world. These factors create new challenges for the internal audit function.
Risk challenges faced by the internal audit function in these uncertain times and discussed in this course include computer connectivity, information technology controls, financial controls, supply chain and workforce risks, liquidity and customer credit risks, insurance issues and brand risks.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize added information technology, operational, financial and financial control risks to businesses caused by the Coronavirus pandemic; and
- Recognize techniques to reduce risks added by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Course Specifics
Course ID 9209043 |
Revision Date November 14, 2022 |
Number of Pages 25 |
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites. |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
Course Instructor

Joseph Helstrom, CPA, is a partner at CFO Resources, LLC, a company focused on training and courseware for CPAs. He’s also the owner of Mill Creek Publishing LLC. Joe has over 30 years of experience as a CPA in both public accounting and industry, with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, treasury, tax, information technology, legal and regulatory matters, and strategic planning. After graduation from Butler University with a degree in accounting, Joe got his start at Ernst & Young. Subsequent to that, he has served for several different companies as a chief financial officer; director of treasury and …
Internal Audit Challenges of the Coronavirus Pandemic
$29.00 – $49.00