Certified Internal Control Specialist (CICS)
Issued by
Internal Control Institute
The CICS designation is a personal certification of competence that is granted to individuals who meet the requirements of the certification program. Individuals must demonstrate an understanding and comprehension of the Internal Control Common Body of Knowledge (CBOK), pass a comprehensive examination, and meet professional education/work experience requirements. Click on Additional Details link at left for more info!
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Years
- Cost Paid
Skills
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Standards
Official source of authoritative, nongovernmental U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Rules and Regulations for the Securities and Exchange Commission and Major Securities Laws.
Guidance on how to navigate the changing landscape of corporate governance.
The standards and statements that the AICPA develops, issues, and enforces.
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) is a joint initiative of five professional organizations and is dedicated to helping organizations improve performance by developing thought leadership that enhances internal control, risk management, governance and fraud deterrence.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is a federal law that established sweeping auditing and financial regulations for public companies. Lawmakers created the legislation to help protect shareholders, employees and the public from accounting errors and fraudulent financial practices.