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AUDIT SIMULATION
by First Resort Consulting
Programmes / SOX 404
Coming soonSOX 404 / ICFRSOX-404

SOX 404

Internal control over financial reporting

Programme overview

A controls-based simulation covering process understanding, risk identification, risk and control matrices, control design and operating effectiveness testing, and deficiency evaluation.

Who it is best suited for

  • Candidates targeting SOX / ICFR testing roles
  • Internal audit and risk professionals

Skills developed

  • Process walkthroughs
  • Risk & Control Matrix construction
  • Test of design and operating effectiveness
  • Deficiency evaluation

What you will actually do

  • Document processes
  • Build and test an RCM
  • Evaluate deficiencies

Programme stages

01Locked

Pre-Audit

Scoping and engagement set-up.

02Locked

Planning & Scoping

Process understanding and risk identification.

03Locked

Testing

Control testing against test attributes.

04Locked

Reporting

Deficiency evaluation and reporting.

Expected practical outcomes

  • To be published at launch

Markets and career opportunities it may support

  • SOX compliance teams
  • Risk advisory practices
  • Internal controls functions

Programme completion does not guarantee employment or placement.

Career-readiness component

Uses the common career journey architecture.