Many leaders in business organizations of all sizes view the system of Internal Control primarily as a protective security measure. This is a great first step, however a well-designed internal controls system can and will drive all entity objectives. This session uses information gathered from years of creating internal control systems as well as concepts from respected authoritative pronouncements and frameworks to illustrate the power of a strong and well supported control system as well as actions that can help establish such a system. This material is becoming more and more beneficial as companies strive to address many new business challenges such as evolving markets, the rapid rate of change in the business world and the notable increase in governmental and industry-based regulation. Those that work with internal controls and regularly consider ways to improve the functionality of internal control systems should strongly consider this session.