AAA MAPCast Risk Management

Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Bill Brown, CPA, CFFA, CFE & Eigen Heald, MsIA, CISSP, CISA, CEH, GCFA
Objective(s):
Risk Management Controls
Field of Study: Accounting, Computer Sciences & Business Management & Organization
Program Level: Intermediate
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Course Description

Bill Brown and Eigen Heald will cover both accounting and data processing internal controls. This course focuses on the controls you must have in place to effectively manage fraud and security risk in a professional services firm. A discussion of proper cash controls will lead into more specific suggestions for the purchasing, expense reimbursement and fixed asset risk areas. The material on computer controls will encompass both cyber security and information technology controls over data processing and accounting procedures.

Presenter and Moderator Bios
Bill is a Principal in Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker's Forensic & Valuation Services Group, as well as the Telecommunications Service Group. He is a Certified Forensic Financial Analyst and a Certified Fraud Examiner and coordinates the provision of forensic accounting services for the firm. Bill also provides financial and regulatory consulting, as well as audit and accounting services, to independent telecommunication companies.

Bill enjoys a strong reputation as a mergers and acquisition specialist in the Firm, providing due diligence services and financial audit/attest services specifically tailored to business combinations. Bill's regulatory consulting work includes rate and earnings investigations and rate development.

Other areas of experience include investment, feasibility and economic impact analyses, forward looking economic cost studies and SAS 70 examinations. He is a regular speaker at regional and national telecommunications conferences on financial and accounting topics.

Eigen Heald is a Consulting Manager in the Firm's Forensic Accounting practice as well as the Management and Information Technology Consulting Group. Eigen is responsible for developing a unique group of services, mentoring and training team members, and developing new resources. Prior to joining Berry Dunn in early 2006, Eigen worked for an international financial services firm as a security consultant and SOX 404 auditor. She has provided audits for small, medium, and large businesses, public sector clients, healthcare and higher education.

Eigen has experience on projects such as SAS 70 assessments and penetration testing. She has expertise in completing specialized assessment methodologies based on technical and regulatory requirements within GLBA, SOX, OCC, FFIEC, HIPPA, and CISP. She has also worked with corporate Audit Boards and CIOs to assess and plan for improvements to business processes, operations and security architectures.

Cost
$25.00 for CPAFMA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs

Delivery System

• All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
• Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
• Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
• All registrants will receive a link to the MAPCast’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
• There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

All registration is done on-line with the names and email addresses of each individual guest. Log-in details will be emailed to all registrants approximately 1-2 days prior to each session.

Refund Policy

CPAFMA will not issue refunds for MAPCasts. If a registrant is unable to participate in the MAPCast and sends written notice to info@cpafma.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future MAPCast. Alert the CPAFMA staff member monitoring the MAPCast if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future MAPCasts.

Additional Information

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to show active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the MAPCast recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits.

For more information regarding CPAFMA MAPCasts or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the CPAFMA Headquarters at 937-222-0030, or info@cpafma.org.