November 15 - Free (Virtual) Rethinking Controls After Covid- 1 Hr CPE,

When:  Nov 15, 2022 from 06:00 PM to 07:20 PM (MT)
Associated with  AZ Valley of the Sun Chapter
Please join us for 1 hour of CPE as we discuss Rethinking Controls After Covid

When: November 15, 2022 
Time: 6:00 P.M. to 7:10 P.M.

6:00 to 6:20 - Networking
6:20 to 7:10  - 1 Hour CPE 
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Field of Study:  Management Services - Technical


Speaker:  Deanna Peterson, CPA
Learning Objective
1.  Review the principles and objectives of internal controls, with a specific focus on key considerations for the digital age.
2.  Share the
solutions for internal control challenges in today's remote work environment, including tools for electronic communication and documentation.

 

Client Perspectives:

  • Companies continue to emphasize cybersecurity risks and extending training to employees as cyber concerns continue to emerge, particularly related to cash in/cash out processes
  • Increase in upskilling employees to deploy more in-depth data analytics and other tools and technologies to enhance control monitoring (e.g., GRC, ACL/Galvanize, BI, AI, RPAs, etc.)
  • Importance of employee engagement in a remote work environment as well as returning to in-office staffing, particularly related to authorization, performance, SOD, and physical controls that are at greater risk of breaking down or being circumvented

 Speaker SHANNON LOFTHUS, CIA and MARC MOORE, CIA, CFSA
Learning Objective

Audit Perspectives:

  • Increased focus on agile auditing to address the rapidly changing environment and downstream effects of the pandemic (e.g., supply chain, vendor analytics)
  • Emphasizing the importance of control documentation in a remote environment
  • Some positive changes through the pandemic include:
    • Greater access to SME and resources
    • More collaborative walkthrough processes where screenshots can be obtained live with the client


Speaker Bio:
Deanna Peterson, CPA
Deanna is a driven and dedicated professional accountant with over 18 years of experience coming from a blend of non-profit accounting consulting, industry accounting, and Big 4 public accounting. Her expertise includes streamlining processes and procedures, preparing for a seamless audit, and collaborating with executives and board members to provide timely and accurate information that facilitates executive decisions. Deanna’s unique background offers a rich blend of accounting, taxation, budgeting, strategic planning, reporting, and non-profit industry expertise. Deanna is passionate about providing accounting services for a bigger purpose. She enjoys using her accounting expertise to assist non-profits further their mission, helping their communities, and making the world a better place.


SHANNON LOFTHUS, CIA

Shannon is a Manager with CBIZ Stinnett and is based in Tulsa. She has been with the firm over eight years and has eighteen years of experience in accounting and audit, including governmental and higher education accounting, oil & gas, manufacturing, ERP implementation, business process improvement, and internal controls.

Shannon is responsible for managing multiple internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley projects for clients in the E&P, coal and manufacturing industries. She participates in and manages internal audit projects which address operational, compliance and financial aspects of her clients’ businesses. During her eight years with the firm, Shannon has managed internal audit projects related to budgeting and forecasting, segregation of duties, data validation, oil and gas measurement, SCADA, cost allocation, production, inventory, and joint interest billing. Shannon also participates on data analytics using Monarch, ACL, Alteryx, and advanced Excel projects and has helped streamline internal CBIZ Stinnett processes.

Prior to joining Stinnett, Shannon served as the Controller for Northeastern State University. During this time, she played a key role in an ERP implementation for each of three campuses and was the liaison between the finance and IT departments. She also identified business process improvements designed to address areas of risk to internal controls and compliance. She was responsible for monthly closing process, purchasing card administration and audits, and financial reporting, as well as, working closely with internal and external auditors.

Shannon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Northeastern State University. Shannon is a Certified Internal Auditor and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

MARC MOORE, CIA, CFSA

Marc is a Managing Director with CBIZ Stinnett and is based in Dallas. He joined the firm in 2018 and has over seventeen years of experience in risk consulting and private industry, providing advisory services to clients ranging from startups to global multibillion-dollar organizations. Marc brings proven leadership and problem-solving skills to a diverse range of process and overall business-related issues.

Prior to joining Stinnett, Marc was a Manager in the Corporate Audit Services team at Capital One. In his role, he managed various internal audits across multiple lines of business process controls, regulatory compliance and internal fraud review. Additionally, Marc functioned as the subject matter professional over third-party vendor management and data analytics.

Marc also has experience in public accounting for a Big Four accounting firm as a Director of Advisory Services. In this role, he managed internal audits, led SOX compliance programs, and performed various management and risk assessments for clients across multiple industries. Additionally, he led initial documentation and internal control identification processes for emerging companies in preparation for IPO readiness and SEC compliance, providing recommendations of process improvement and sustainability opportunities for implementation.

Additionally, Marc served as the Vice President of Revenue for six home health and hospice companies supporting over 200 employees. He led the implementation and training efforts for a new patient intake, billing and reporting software as well as maintenance of employee user access security.

Marc holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics and Finance from Texas Tech University. He is a Certified Financial Services Auditor, a Certified Internal Auditor and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the American Cancer Society.

 



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