Controllership and IT Management
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
Identify the responsibilities of the controller in the area of information technology
Recognize the risk management and internal control concerns of the controller
Identify the different management team members involved in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective controls
Apply COSO principles in managing risk
Identify the controller’s involvement in aligning a firm’s strategies with its internal reporting system

Instructor bio
Michael Potenza earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and his Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering from the Cooper Union. He received his Master of Science in Accounting from Devry University, and finally his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s Law School. Mike is a licensed CPA, Professional Engineer and admitted into the NY State Bar. In 2021, Mike joined the Becker team in a full-time role as Director of Exam Curriculum and now oversees CPA and CMA Curriculum, New Product Curriculum Development, as well as Academic Support. Mike still teaches REG, BEC and FARE for CPA and he also teaches for CMA.

Instructor bio
Michael Potenza earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and his Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering from the Cooper Union. He received his Master of Science in Accounting from Devry University, and finally his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s Law School. Mike is a licensed CPA, Professional Engineer and admitted into the NY State Bar. In 2021, Mike joined the Becker team in a full-time role as Director of Exam Curriculum and now oversees CPA and CMA Curriculum, New Product Curriculum Development, as well as Academic Support. Mike still teaches REG, BEC and FARE for CPA and he also teaches for CMA.
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