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Praise for Internal Control Strategies A Mid to Small Business Guide
"Internal Control Strategies is an excellent field guide for the
implementation and maintenance of efficient and effective internal
control systems. The book provides a practical approach to interpreting
guidance from oversight agencies and integrating it with industry
practice in a real-world environment. This handbook is an essential tool
for managers and professionals going through the day-to-day struggle of
managing auditor expectations and permitting business to proceed in the
most efficient manner."
-Michael Rodriguez, former senior manager of finance, Qualcomm Incorporated
"Internal Control Strategies is the clearest path forward for
middle-market SEC registrants and their independent registered public
accounting firms as they streamline the SOX 404 compliance process in
2008 and beyond."
-Stephen G. Austin, MBA, CPA, Managing Firm Partner,Swenson Advisors,
LLP, Regional PCAOB Accounting Firm
"Clearly written and practical, Internal Control Strategies is a
must-read for every chief audit, finance, or compliance executive."
-Jeff Miller, Partner-in-Charge, Business Risk Services,Squar, Milner,
Peterson, Miranda & Williamson, LLP
"As a CFO of small to mid-sized publicly traded and privately held
companies, one is usually faced with the challenge of developing and
implementing the right levels of internal controls and compliance within
the restrictions of limited financial and human resources. Internal
Control Strategies presents the relevant topics in a clear and concise
manner, allowing the reader to understand the internal control framework
and specific underlying requirements quickly. The author's vast
experience with SOX compliance ensures a targeted and pragmatic approach
for the successful implementation of internal controls. Her
recommendations are 'to the point' and eliminate some of the guesswork
we all have experienced while working towards SOX compliance."
-Robert S. Stefanovich, Chief Financial Officer, Novalar
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
The SEC requires all publicly traded companies to attest to
theeffectiveness of their internal controls.
Is your business ready?
Internal Control Strategies: A Mid to Small Business Guide clearly
explains the latest PCAOB, SEC, and COSO guidance, providing you with an
effective tool and reference guide for successful implementation of
sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Extremely knowledgeable and insightful, author Julie Harrer brings
practical clarity to this complex topic, leading you step by step in
addressing the challenges associated in bringing your business in
compliance with SOX. Julie Harrer, CPA,
is the President and founder of Hamlet Auditing Corporation, a
consulting firm that provides Sarbanes-Oxley, management advisory,
process improvement, and accounting services. She managed the
Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 project for Qualcomm Incorporated, the first
company to comply with section 404 in November 2004. Since then, she has
managed several compliance projects as both an external auditor and
internally working with management of large and small public companies.
Prior to creating her own firm, she was vice president of finance for
eAssist Global Solutions and Controller for MarDx Diagnostics. She began
her career in public accounting as an auditor with Cairns, Eng &
Applegate, LLP and Carter Polito Muscio, Inc.
