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June 6, 2008
Overview of the COSO Enterprise Risk Management Integrated Framework (KLplus CPE Course)


    In any business, large or small, the ability to recognize, evaluate, and manage risk is vital for continued growth and for the stability and well-being of the enterprise. In 2004, COSO published a framework called the Enterprise Risk Management – Integrated Framework. This framework provides a way for companies to satisfy their internal control needs and to manage risk to create competitive advantage, optimize the cost of risk, and improve business performance.





    Learning Objectives:

    The objective of this course is to provide viewers with an overview of the COSO ERM Integrated Framework. By the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

    • Describe the origin of the COSO Enterprise Risk Management Integrated Framework
    • Identify and describe the four categories of entity objectives for Enterprise Risk Management
    • Discuss the eight interrelated components of Enterprise Risk Management
    • Identify the benefits of Enterprise Risk Management
    • List the limitations of Enterprise Risk Management
    • Recommend practical application techniques and implementation ideas

    Estimated Course Duration: 3 hours (3.5 CPE)

    Delivery Method: Online Self-Study

    Field of Study: Auditing

    Program Level: Overview

    Advance Preparation/Prerequisites: None

    Program Content:

    Overview of COSO

    • Establishment of COSO
    • COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework
    • Internal Control
    • COSO Enterprise Risk Management Integrated Framework
    ERM Components
    • Internal Environment
    • Objective Setting
    • Event Identification
    • Risk Assessment
    • Risk Response
    • Control Activities
    • Information and Communication
    • Monitoring
    COSO ERM Integrated Framework
    • Limiting factors
    • Benefits
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    ERM Practical Application Ideas
    • Why Implement ERM?
    • Five steps to implementing ERM
    • Managing the ERM journey
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    In order to earn CPE credit, you must complete the training module within one year of enrollment and score 70% or above on the Final Exam.

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