The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This session covers auditing databases
The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This session covers audit use of CAATs
The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This session covers IT Fraud and Countermeasures
Using Key Word Analysis of an Organization’s Big Data for Error and Fraud Detection Webinar Introduction Slides for the December 3, 2014 event including the link to register
The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This session covers auditing contingency planning
Internal Audit's Role in Ethics, Governance, & CultureJim Kaplan CIA CFE
The internal auditor has a unique and challenging role when it comes to improving the governance processes of their organization. Exercising objective judgment and maintaining professional integrity are essential roles of the internal auditor; however these roles may become undermined when strong political or cultural pressures are at play. This webinar will help internal auditors prepare for and successfully navigate through these pressures should they be encountered.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand how the IIA Code of Ethics applies to Internal Auditors
• Apply “IIA Standard 2110 – Governance” as a key resource
• Assess ethics in light of internal audit independence
• Gain insight to how organizational culture affects ethical behavior
• Evaluate independence and objectivity using a framework
Who will benefit:
Corporate Directors
Corporate Officers
Fraud & Forensic professionals
Audit professionals
Risk professionals
Compliance professionals
Legal professionals
Ethics professionals
Governance professionals
Finance and Accounting Professionals
What's the Difference between GRC and Combined Assurance?Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
With more organizations exploring the concept of Combined Assurance, there have been many questions about how this relates to GRC. In this presentation, we will explore both concepts and discuss the differences between Combined Assurance and GRC so that you can consider and explore options that are most suited to the needs of your audit department and your organization as a whole.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the concepts behind Combined Assurance and GRC
Discuss pros and cons for both Combined Assurance and GRC
Re-imagining the art and science of auditing and fraud detection is coming to the forefront of risk management functions. What was seen as a “nice to have” a few years ago has become a “must have” as digital transformation and data surrounds all aspects of the organization.
Specific learning objectives include:
o See how analytics can maximize the annual audit plan and better ensure focus is placed on top organizational risks.
o Establish a framework to using analytics and automation across the entire audit lifecycle.
o Use the general ledger and revenue audit areas as a case study to provide a digital road map for analytics for detecting fraud (and errors) within the organization.
The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This session covers audit use of CAATs
The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This session covers IT Fraud and Countermeasures
Using Key Word Analysis of an Organization’s Big Data for Error and Fraud Detection Webinar Introduction Slides for the December 3, 2014 event including the link to register
The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This session covers auditing contingency planning
Internal Audit's Role in Ethics, Governance, & CultureJim Kaplan CIA CFE
The internal auditor has a unique and challenging role when it comes to improving the governance processes of their organization. Exercising objective judgment and maintaining professional integrity are essential roles of the internal auditor; however these roles may become undermined when strong political or cultural pressures are at play. This webinar will help internal auditors prepare for and successfully navigate through these pressures should they be encountered.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand how the IIA Code of Ethics applies to Internal Auditors
• Apply “IIA Standard 2110 – Governance” as a key resource
• Assess ethics in light of internal audit independence
• Gain insight to how organizational culture affects ethical behavior
• Evaluate independence and objectivity using a framework
Who will benefit:
Corporate Directors
Corporate Officers
Fraud & Forensic professionals
Audit professionals
Risk professionals
Compliance professionals
Legal professionals
Ethics professionals
Governance professionals
Finance and Accounting Professionals
What's the Difference between GRC and Combined Assurance?Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
With more organizations exploring the concept of Combined Assurance, there have been many questions about how this relates to GRC. In this presentation, we will explore both concepts and discuss the differences between Combined Assurance and GRC so that you can consider and explore options that are most suited to the needs of your audit department and your organization as a whole.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the concepts behind Combined Assurance and GRC
Discuss pros and cons for both Combined Assurance and GRC
Re-imagining the art and science of auditing and fraud detection is coming to the forefront of risk management functions. What was seen as a “nice to have” a few years ago has become a “must have” as digital transformation and data surrounds all aspects of the organization.
Specific learning objectives include:
o See how analytics can maximize the annual audit plan and better ensure focus is placed on top organizational risks.
o Establish a framework to using analytics and automation across the entire audit lifecycle.
o Use the general ledger and revenue audit areas as a case study to provide a digital road map for analytics for detecting fraud (and errors) within the organization.
This document summarizes the key findings from several surveys on the use of analytics in auditing. It finds that while analytics are seen as important, many audit departments are not fully utilizing them. Only 33-50% of auditors use data analysis or do so in an ad-hoc basis. Lack of training is a major barrier, as only 55% have training and 45% have no training budget. While most see analytics as important, only 42% have a strategy to develop these skills. The document outlines these findings to argue that analytics must become a higher priority and best practices need to be shared to help audit groups overcome the barriers to fully implementing analytical capabilities.
While the majority of executives and internal audit leaders agree that data analytics is important, according to the 2016 IIA CBOK study, only 40% of respondents are using technology in audit methodology. Why the disconnect?
In this webinar, we will identify some of the common challenges associated with starting and continuing to use data analytics in your audit process. Easy-to-implement methods that help expand the use of data analytics and improve your audit coverage will also be presented.
Learning objectives
• Discuss ways to increase and expand the use of data analytics, including business and technology applications
• Identify the skills needed for successful use of data analytics
• Provide guidance on obtaining internal management support
• Offer tips on how to measure staff utilization and the effectiveness of analytics during audits
For information on our Webinars visit AuditNet.org (www.auditnet.org)
The fieldwork phase is the heart of the audit process. Everything auditors do in the planning phase drives them to do the right things in fieldwork. Everything auditors do in the reporting phase relates to what was found in fieldwork. Everything auditors do in the follow-up phase relates to the issues identified in fieldwork. This webinar will focus on the testing for control effectiveness. This includes capturing the best audit evidence and documenting quality work in the workpapers. This helps ensure that any competent third party person can re-perform the work and come to the same conclusion.
This webinar is for auditors who want to understand the key elements of the fieldwork phase of the audit process.
The learning objectives include the following:
- Learn about internal control terminology
- Learn about testing techniques and workpaper quality
- Learn about audit evidence
- Learn about workpaper documentation guidelines
Learn about Issues & Recommendations (I&Rs)
The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This session covers risk analysis for auditors
Top 10 excel analytic tests to minimize fraud and process risksJim Kaplan CIA CFE
The document provides an overview of a webinar on the top 10 Excel analytic tests to minimize fraud and process risks. It discusses stratifying data, codifying data to run round numbers, identifying duplicate payments, calculating average days payable outstanding, conducting vendor background checks and geomapping, analyzing general ledger entries that don't net to zero, analyzing enterers and approvers, identifying the other side of revenue entries, applying Benford's Law and digital analysis, and using red flag and textual analytics. The webinar demonstrates how to automate audit steps into Excel analytics using a case study and applies the analytics across the audit lifecycle.
World class auditors know one of the best ways to fight the fraud risk is to be sure outsource agreements include a Right to Audit clause. Auditors feel good and sleep tight when their client tells them “of course we included the one we use all of the time”. The real test is when glitches and anomalies appear and management asks auditing to do a quick visit with the third party organization.
The discussion will offer insights into:
· Best practices audit clause language
· Compliance, operational and/or financial audit
· Plan in advance or surprise visit
· Books and records
· Location of audit
· Who can or should conduct the audit
· Impact of absence of a Service Level Agreement (SLA)
This document discusses how technology continues to revolutionize auditing. It provides a historical timeline of the internet and how auditors have adopted technology. Early adopters innovated with new methods using computers as auditing tools while laggards were more cautious. The impact of technologies like mobile computing, cloud services, and social media are described. The document outlines categories of audit software and tools that can support the audit process. It discusses trends in technology and their impact on auditing, including the need for auditors to have new technical skills. Overall it argues that technology will significantly affect auditing roles and practices in the future.
The AuditNet Guide to Audit Planning discusses the purpose of audit programs, options for creating them as well as a video and slide tour of the site with a demo of downloading content to jump start your audit!
Protecting personal data has been an important issue for many years. The EU GDPR extends the data rights of individuals, and requires organizations to develop clear policies and procedures to protect personal data, and adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures. UK organizations have had to comply with the Regulation since 25 May 2018, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.
Learning Outcomes:
This 10 webinar series is intended to elicit a clear understanding of the core elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training.
It covers how each aspect of the Regulation can be translated into implementation actions in your organization and the auditor’s role.
Webinar 9
• Why and how to conduct a data mapping exercise.
• The rights of data subjects.
• Giving and withdrawing consent.
Webinar Series Overview: In today’s world, fraud investigations have become an everyday part of corporate life and the auditor must gain expertise in this area.
The 8 part series will cover the tasks of the fraud auditor, Forensic techniques and tools and the abilities required of the fraud auditor, the type and nature of common frauds, investigating fraud, computer fraud and control, white collar crime, the auditor in court.
This session Data Analytics
• Probability theory in Data Analysis
• Types of Evidence
• Population Analysis
• Correlations and Regressions
• Fraud Detection using Data Analysis
• Data analysis and Continuous Monitoring
• Continuous Auditing
• Financial Analysis
Duplicate payments, duplicate vendors, and segregation of duties in accounts payable are still the top tests being run by auditors using analytics. They are simple, effective, and save money which always helps the business case for analytics. Further, vendor and related payments fraud is the #1 fraud (in volume) affecting all organizations – big and small, public and private, regardless of the industry and sector. Excel templates will be provided with admission to assist to complete all testing and visualizations using graphs. Further data request letters and analytic audit programs will be provided to “jump start” your audit efforts in the accounts payable and vendor management areas.
Specific learning objectives include:
o Run over 20….key, proactive error and fraud tests in the areas of the accounts payable, vendor masterfiles, and purchase order files, all in Excel.
o Map the report results to an audit program to produce an analytically-enabled audit program.
o Discover the top frauds and corruption schemes along with top cost efficiencies to enact within accounts payable reviews.
o Distinguish between the top major accounting systems used when extracting accounts payable and vendor masterfile data and obtain a standard data request to aid the extractions
o Complete a multiple perspective visualization review of your accounts payable data including time based, amount based, company/profit center based, enterer, etc.
These are the slides. If you would like the associated data files they are available for download after payment. Videos of these sessions are available for free.
Details contact Rich Lanza (rich@richlanza.com)
There are many misconceptions about the use of data analytics to detect fraud.
While in itself it does not detect fraud, data analytics is an integral part of the fraud detection process. This webinar will examine the truth behind the role of data analytics in the process including developing criteria to pare down data records, sorting through 100% of the records and tracking down anomalies hidden in your data.
Learning Objectives:
• Become familiar with data analysis processes
• Recognize misconceptions of how data analytic tools can be used for fraud detection
• Understand the real benefits of using data analytics and what it can do for you
• Obtain the steps required to apply the data analytic process to detect fraud
About the Presenter:
Sunder Gee, CPA, CMA, CIDA provides electronic data consultative services for tax lawyers, tax accountants and RTA Corporation. Sunder has also developed training material on various topics for the CRA and other organizations as well as published a book called "Fraud and Fraud Detection: A Data Analytics Approach”.
Controls that are designed to mitigate the risk of fraud are not perfect. Enterprise software such as Oracle and SAP may have built-in controls, but they are limited in scope to the data and processes that the software "touches". The most successful fraudsters know how to exploit interfaces between different processes and systems. Furthermore, the typical fraud case persists for 14 months prior to detection*.
Deploying data analytics for continuous testing can overcome many of the limitations of traditional fraud detection. Timely and appropriate detection will help organizations mitigate the impact of frauds. Robust fraud detection systems will also act as powerful deterrents.
*ACFE Report to the Nations: 2020 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse
Learning Objectives
In this session we will raise awareness of the various types of frauds and how they can be detected using automated data analysis techniques.
Organizations are increasingly looking to their Internal Auditors to provide independent assurance about cyber risks and the organization's ability to defend against cyber attacks. With information technology becoming an inherent critical success factor for every business and the emerging cyber threat landscape, every internal auditor needs to equip themselves on IT audit essentials and cyber issues.
In part 14 of our Cyber Security Series you will learn about the current cyber risks and attack methods from Richard Cascarino, including:
Where are we now and Where are we going?
Current Cyberrisks
• Data Breach and Cloud Misconfigurations
• Insecure Application User Interface (API)
• The growing impact of AI and ML
• Malware Attack
• Single factor passwords
• Insider Threat
• Shadow IT Systems
• Crime, espionage and sabotage by rogue nation-states
• IoT
• CCPA and GDPR
• Cyber attacks on utilities and public infrastructure
• Shift in attack vectors
IT Fraud Series: IT Fraud and Countermeasures - July 20, 2017
Description
Webinar Series Overview: In today’s world, fraud investigations have become an everyday part of corporate life and the auditor must gain expertise in this area.
The 8 part series will cover the tasks of the fraud auditor, Forensic techniques and tools and the abilities required of the fraud auditor, the type and nature of common frauds, investigating fraud, computer fraud and control, white collar crime, the auditor in court.
This session IT Fraud and Countermeasures
• Investigating by computer
• Document collection and analysis
• Interviewing skills
• Documenting evidence
• Testifying as a witness
Touchstone Research for Internal Audit 2020 – A Look at the Now and Tomorrow ...Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
Join this webinar for an introduction to the Touchstone Research for Internal Audit, an unprecedented, global research of internal audit, from Wolters Kluwer TeamMate. This session will review study approach and scope, key initial findings, a look at benchmarking, and a preview of future insights. Find out what nearly 1,000 internal audit and controls professionals have to say across about the current and future state of internal audit.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the objective of the Touchstone Research for Internal Audit
Understand how the Touchstone Maturity Model can benefit Internal Audit teams
Learn why the Touchstone Research Benchmarks for Internal Audit can be a planning tool
Auditors regularly invited into the Technology Committee meetings have an envious seat. They can listen to what is wrong with the current processes and see first-hand how the organization plans to change for improvement. While audit usually does not have a vote, they can vie for a role on any project committees organizing. Management in turn has certain expectations of audit’s participation.
Acting in a more pro-active manner, auditors can easily sell recommendations before the go-live date.
You will learn at this webinar:
· Defining audit’s role regarding reporting and timing
· Learn the stepping stones for enhancing integrated skill sets (map)
· A framework that be used on just about any process improvement, not just application changes
· How not to avoid crossing the line between audit consulting and managing the project
· Successful participation can help audit win more work
From time-to-time internal auditors are faced with situations which call for them to make an ethical decision. In addition, they may, in the middle of auditing, come across circumstances which themselves appear to be violations of a corporate
code-of-conduct.
Several laws now specifically state that internal auditors, in terms of the act, will be bound by the IIA Code of Ethics.
This webinar explores the IIA Code of Ethics as it applies to everyday situations the auditor may encounter.
The module is designed to provide the participants with an in-depth knowledge of:
Ethics theory
The IIA Code of Ethics
Applicable areas within Internal Audit
Reporting of material facts
Corporate Codes of Conduct
Auditing Corporate Ethics
How ERM and audit work together, a combined assurance approach Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
Internal audit is a profession that provides assurance that objectives are being met for the organizations that it serves. However, it is not the only assurance provider and often organizations are fatigued by different departments requesting the same information and reporting the same results. Enterprise Risk Management is an assurance provider that Internal Audit can leverage off of to reduce audit fatigue and increases the chances that an organization's objectives will be met.
Learning Objectives
Understand the roles of Enterprise Risk Management & Internal Audit
Understand the concept of Combined Assurance
Understand a strategy of reliance
Implementing and Auditing General Data Protection RegulationJim Kaplan CIA CFE
This document provides an agenda and overview of a webinar on lessons learned from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applying the GDPR's data protection principles. The webinar agenda includes discussing common data security failures, managing personal data breaches, and the seven data protection principles. It also provides background on the webinar presenter and introduces the company hosting the webinar, AuditNet.
The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This webinar covered Fundamentals of IT Audit
Structuring your organization for success with data analytics Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
Webinar Description: In my years leading data analytics projects and teams, I have come across several different structures for the integration of DA. Some were at large multinational corporations and others were at small- and medium-sized organizations, including government bodies. Today, we'll look at four different models for the management of data analytics in Internal Audit departments. The key characteristics of each model will be described, as well as the strengths and weaknesses.
Participant Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the model which best fits their organization.
This document summarizes the key findings from several surveys on the use of analytics in auditing. It finds that while analytics are seen as important, many audit departments are not fully utilizing them. Only 33-50% of auditors use data analysis or do so in an ad-hoc basis. Lack of training is a major barrier, as only 55% have training and 45% have no training budget. While most see analytics as important, only 42% have a strategy to develop these skills. The document outlines these findings to argue that analytics must become a higher priority and best practices need to be shared to help audit groups overcome the barriers to fully implementing analytical capabilities.
While the majority of executives and internal audit leaders agree that data analytics is important, according to the 2016 IIA CBOK study, only 40% of respondents are using technology in audit methodology. Why the disconnect?
In this webinar, we will identify some of the common challenges associated with starting and continuing to use data analytics in your audit process. Easy-to-implement methods that help expand the use of data analytics and improve your audit coverage will also be presented.
Learning objectives
• Discuss ways to increase and expand the use of data analytics, including business and technology applications
• Identify the skills needed for successful use of data analytics
• Provide guidance on obtaining internal management support
• Offer tips on how to measure staff utilization and the effectiveness of analytics during audits
For information on our Webinars visit AuditNet.org (www.auditnet.org)
The fieldwork phase is the heart of the audit process. Everything auditors do in the planning phase drives them to do the right things in fieldwork. Everything auditors do in the reporting phase relates to what was found in fieldwork. Everything auditors do in the follow-up phase relates to the issues identified in fieldwork. This webinar will focus on the testing for control effectiveness. This includes capturing the best audit evidence and documenting quality work in the workpapers. This helps ensure that any competent third party person can re-perform the work and come to the same conclusion.
This webinar is for auditors who want to understand the key elements of the fieldwork phase of the audit process.
The learning objectives include the following:
- Learn about internal control terminology
- Learn about testing techniques and workpaper quality
- Learn about audit evidence
- Learn about workpaper documentation guidelines
Learn about Issues & Recommendations (I&Rs)
The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This session covers risk analysis for auditors
Top 10 excel analytic tests to minimize fraud and process risksJim Kaplan CIA CFE
The document provides an overview of a webinar on the top 10 Excel analytic tests to minimize fraud and process risks. It discusses stratifying data, codifying data to run round numbers, identifying duplicate payments, calculating average days payable outstanding, conducting vendor background checks and geomapping, analyzing general ledger entries that don't net to zero, analyzing enterers and approvers, identifying the other side of revenue entries, applying Benford's Law and digital analysis, and using red flag and textual analytics. The webinar demonstrates how to automate audit steps into Excel analytics using a case study and applies the analytics across the audit lifecycle.
World class auditors know one of the best ways to fight the fraud risk is to be sure outsource agreements include a Right to Audit clause. Auditors feel good and sleep tight when their client tells them “of course we included the one we use all of the time”. The real test is when glitches and anomalies appear and management asks auditing to do a quick visit with the third party organization.
The discussion will offer insights into:
· Best practices audit clause language
· Compliance, operational and/or financial audit
· Plan in advance or surprise visit
· Books and records
· Location of audit
· Who can or should conduct the audit
· Impact of absence of a Service Level Agreement (SLA)
This document discusses how technology continues to revolutionize auditing. It provides a historical timeline of the internet and how auditors have adopted technology. Early adopters innovated with new methods using computers as auditing tools while laggards were more cautious. The impact of technologies like mobile computing, cloud services, and social media are described. The document outlines categories of audit software and tools that can support the audit process. It discusses trends in technology and their impact on auditing, including the need for auditors to have new technical skills. Overall it argues that technology will significantly affect auditing roles and practices in the future.
The AuditNet Guide to Audit Planning discusses the purpose of audit programs, options for creating them as well as a video and slide tour of the site with a demo of downloading content to jump start your audit!
Protecting personal data has been an important issue for many years. The EU GDPR extends the data rights of individuals, and requires organizations to develop clear policies and procedures to protect personal data, and adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures. UK organizations have had to comply with the Regulation since 25 May 2018, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.
Learning Outcomes:
This 10 webinar series is intended to elicit a clear understanding of the core elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training.
It covers how each aspect of the Regulation can be translated into implementation actions in your organization and the auditor’s role.
Webinar 9
• Why and how to conduct a data mapping exercise.
• The rights of data subjects.
• Giving and withdrawing consent.
Webinar Series Overview: In today’s world, fraud investigations have become an everyday part of corporate life and the auditor must gain expertise in this area.
The 8 part series will cover the tasks of the fraud auditor, Forensic techniques and tools and the abilities required of the fraud auditor, the type and nature of common frauds, investigating fraud, computer fraud and control, white collar crime, the auditor in court.
This session Data Analytics
• Probability theory in Data Analysis
• Types of Evidence
• Population Analysis
• Correlations and Regressions
• Fraud Detection using Data Analysis
• Data analysis and Continuous Monitoring
• Continuous Auditing
• Financial Analysis
Duplicate payments, duplicate vendors, and segregation of duties in accounts payable are still the top tests being run by auditors using analytics. They are simple, effective, and save money which always helps the business case for analytics. Further, vendor and related payments fraud is the #1 fraud (in volume) affecting all organizations – big and small, public and private, regardless of the industry and sector. Excel templates will be provided with admission to assist to complete all testing and visualizations using graphs. Further data request letters and analytic audit programs will be provided to “jump start” your audit efforts in the accounts payable and vendor management areas.
Specific learning objectives include:
o Run over 20….key, proactive error and fraud tests in the areas of the accounts payable, vendor masterfiles, and purchase order files, all in Excel.
o Map the report results to an audit program to produce an analytically-enabled audit program.
o Discover the top frauds and corruption schemes along with top cost efficiencies to enact within accounts payable reviews.
o Distinguish between the top major accounting systems used when extracting accounts payable and vendor masterfile data and obtain a standard data request to aid the extractions
o Complete a multiple perspective visualization review of your accounts payable data including time based, amount based, company/profit center based, enterer, etc.
These are the slides. If you would like the associated data files they are available for download after payment. Videos of these sessions are available for free.
Details contact Rich Lanza (rich@richlanza.com)
There are many misconceptions about the use of data analytics to detect fraud.
While in itself it does not detect fraud, data analytics is an integral part of the fraud detection process. This webinar will examine the truth behind the role of data analytics in the process including developing criteria to pare down data records, sorting through 100% of the records and tracking down anomalies hidden in your data.
Learning Objectives:
• Become familiar with data analysis processes
• Recognize misconceptions of how data analytic tools can be used for fraud detection
• Understand the real benefits of using data analytics and what it can do for you
• Obtain the steps required to apply the data analytic process to detect fraud
About the Presenter:
Sunder Gee, CPA, CMA, CIDA provides electronic data consultative services for tax lawyers, tax accountants and RTA Corporation. Sunder has also developed training material on various topics for the CRA and other organizations as well as published a book called "Fraud and Fraud Detection: A Data Analytics Approach”.
Controls that are designed to mitigate the risk of fraud are not perfect. Enterprise software such as Oracle and SAP may have built-in controls, but they are limited in scope to the data and processes that the software "touches". The most successful fraudsters know how to exploit interfaces between different processes and systems. Furthermore, the typical fraud case persists for 14 months prior to detection*.
Deploying data analytics for continuous testing can overcome many of the limitations of traditional fraud detection. Timely and appropriate detection will help organizations mitigate the impact of frauds. Robust fraud detection systems will also act as powerful deterrents.
*ACFE Report to the Nations: 2020 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse
Learning Objectives
In this session we will raise awareness of the various types of frauds and how they can be detected using automated data analysis techniques.
Organizations are increasingly looking to their Internal Auditors to provide independent assurance about cyber risks and the organization's ability to defend against cyber attacks. With information technology becoming an inherent critical success factor for every business and the emerging cyber threat landscape, every internal auditor needs to equip themselves on IT audit essentials and cyber issues.
In part 14 of our Cyber Security Series you will learn about the current cyber risks and attack methods from Richard Cascarino, including:
Where are we now and Where are we going?
Current Cyberrisks
• Data Breach and Cloud Misconfigurations
• Insecure Application User Interface (API)
• The growing impact of AI and ML
• Malware Attack
• Single factor passwords
• Insider Threat
• Shadow IT Systems
• Crime, espionage and sabotage by rogue nation-states
• IoT
• CCPA and GDPR
• Cyber attacks on utilities and public infrastructure
• Shift in attack vectors
IT Fraud Series: IT Fraud and Countermeasures - July 20, 2017
Description
Webinar Series Overview: In today’s world, fraud investigations have become an everyday part of corporate life and the auditor must gain expertise in this area.
The 8 part series will cover the tasks of the fraud auditor, Forensic techniques and tools and the abilities required of the fraud auditor, the type and nature of common frauds, investigating fraud, computer fraud and control, white collar crime, the auditor in court.
This session IT Fraud and Countermeasures
• Investigating by computer
• Document collection and analysis
• Interviewing skills
• Documenting evidence
• Testifying as a witness
Touchstone Research for Internal Audit 2020 – A Look at the Now and Tomorrow ...Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
Join this webinar for an introduction to the Touchstone Research for Internal Audit, an unprecedented, global research of internal audit, from Wolters Kluwer TeamMate. This session will review study approach and scope, key initial findings, a look at benchmarking, and a preview of future insights. Find out what nearly 1,000 internal audit and controls professionals have to say across about the current and future state of internal audit.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the objective of the Touchstone Research for Internal Audit
Understand how the Touchstone Maturity Model can benefit Internal Audit teams
Learn why the Touchstone Research Benchmarks for Internal Audit can be a planning tool
Auditors regularly invited into the Technology Committee meetings have an envious seat. They can listen to what is wrong with the current processes and see first-hand how the organization plans to change for improvement. While audit usually does not have a vote, they can vie for a role on any project committees organizing. Management in turn has certain expectations of audit’s participation.
Acting in a more pro-active manner, auditors can easily sell recommendations before the go-live date.
You will learn at this webinar:
· Defining audit’s role regarding reporting and timing
· Learn the stepping stones for enhancing integrated skill sets (map)
· A framework that be used on just about any process improvement, not just application changes
· How not to avoid crossing the line between audit consulting and managing the project
· Successful participation can help audit win more work
From time-to-time internal auditors are faced with situations which call for them to make an ethical decision. In addition, they may, in the middle of auditing, come across circumstances which themselves appear to be violations of a corporate
code-of-conduct.
Several laws now specifically state that internal auditors, in terms of the act, will be bound by the IIA Code of Ethics.
This webinar explores the IIA Code of Ethics as it applies to everyday situations the auditor may encounter.
The module is designed to provide the participants with an in-depth knowledge of:
Ethics theory
The IIA Code of Ethics
Applicable areas within Internal Audit
Reporting of material facts
Corporate Codes of Conduct
Auditing Corporate Ethics
How ERM and audit work together, a combined assurance approach Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
Internal audit is a profession that provides assurance that objectives are being met for the organizations that it serves. However, it is not the only assurance provider and often organizations are fatigued by different departments requesting the same information and reporting the same results. Enterprise Risk Management is an assurance provider that Internal Audit can leverage off of to reduce audit fatigue and increases the chances that an organization's objectives will be met.
Learning Objectives
Understand the roles of Enterprise Risk Management & Internal Audit
Understand the concept of Combined Assurance
Understand a strategy of reliance
Implementing and Auditing General Data Protection RegulationJim Kaplan CIA CFE
This document provides an agenda and overview of a webinar on lessons learned from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applying the GDPR's data protection principles. The webinar agenda includes discussing common data security failures, managing personal data breaches, and the seven data protection principles. It also provides background on the webinar presenter and introduces the company hosting the webinar, AuditNet.
The IT Auditing Series is a series of 10 2-hour webinars.
The study program consists of 5 modules Basic and 5 modules Advanced spanning a broad range of topics and issues in the IT Auditing field. The emphasis in all webinars is therefore on practical aspects, of Internal Auditing.
The course content is based upon ISACA Framework which has been accepted world-wide as the basis of skills and competencies required for all IT Auditors.
This webinar covered Fundamentals of IT Audit
Structuring your organization for success with data analytics Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
Webinar Description: In my years leading data analytics projects and teams, I have come across several different structures for the integration of DA. Some were at large multinational corporations and others were at small- and medium-sized organizations, including government bodies. Today, we'll look at four different models for the management of data analytics in Internal Audit departments. The key characteristics of each model will be described, as well as the strengths and weaknesses.
Participant Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the model which best fits their organization.
IDEA Basics, Getting Started, and Basics of Importing DataJim Kaplan CIA CFE
1. IDEA Basics, Getting Started, and Basics of Importing Data
This first course will get you off to a quick start in utilizing IDEA. While basic techniques and data importing are covered, practical knowledge that can be used immediately will also be included.
The specific learning topics are:
Assess what data is needed for reports and preparing a data request
Use basic IDEA functions and features including creating and using a project file
Learn to define IDEA Audit Objectives
Assess what data is needed for reports and preparing a data request
Everyone is talking about the disruption that will impact our work as auditors as businesses deploy technology and analytics at an accelerated pace. The agile auditor is preparing NOW for these changes and acquiring the skills necessary to practice effective analytics.
But, the huge challenge is taking that first step from where auditors are now, to where we want to go.
In this session, Dr. Appelbaum will explain how to start an analytics project by sharing a broad overview of the benefits of analytics and a framework for project creation. Special insights will be provided on data preparation, as this is a major bottleneck for many data projects, along with real case studies to demonstrate the importance of data quality and audit objective alliance.
Learning Objectives
• Learn how to build a framework for an audit analytics project and customize it based on audit objective, data and software tools available
• Discuss the issues of data quality and gain tips to prepare the data for analysis
• See these concepts with real case data and applications of projects that worked
• Have your concerns about getting started with an analytics project and how to successfully complete it addressed
Selecting the right Computer Assisted Audit Tool may appear to be a huge undertaking; however, following a systematic approach eases the burden. The right approach minimizes the risk of selecting a product that might not fit into your organization, which could impair your function as it sits underutilized or on the shelf. While point and click visual style tools are settling into the market, many auditors rely on the legacy step-by-step software tools such as ACL, IDEA, Excel and “add-on” tools.
Many chief auditors pursue opportunities to increase the frequency and intensity of interactions with management and realize nothing gets attention faster than finding previously undetected anomalies in company data. Finding the right issues quickly and timely improves the value of audit and can assist audit in winning more work.
Attending this webinar you will learn:
· Identify analysis and financial constraints
· Scoping and defining audit strategic objectives
· Reviewing selection field based on Technical needs
· Building a short/long term on-boarding roadmap
· Realize the lost opportunity of not including all auditors (no auditor left behind)
This document provides an overview of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and the role of the data protection officer (DPO) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It discusses when DPIAs are required, the DPIA process, how to identify and assess risks, select controls, and ensure continuous monitoring. It also outlines the DPO requirements, including the need for independence and expertise. The DPO is responsible for enabling compliance and fostering a data protection culture.
The Future of Auditing and Fraud Detection – Re-imagining the art and science of auditing and fraud detection is coming to the forefront of risk management functions. What was seen as a “nice to have” a few years ago has become a “must have” as digital transformation and data surrounds all aspects of the organization.
Specific learning objectives include:
o See how analytics can maximize the annual audit plan and better ensure focus is placed on top organizational risks.
o Establish a framework to using analytics and automation across the entire audit lifecycle.
o Use the general ledger as a case study to provide a digital road map for analytics for detecting fraud (and errors) within the organization.
o Define the top company areas for data integration from structured, unstructured and external data sources.
o Highlight culturally what audit and fraud detection functions must do to embrace continuous embedded analytic reviews.
Credential Transparency Initiative - Orientation for Registry PartnersCredential Engine
This document provides an orientation for registry partners participating in the Credential Transparency Initiative (CTI) project. CTI aims to develop a web-based credential registry and directory to provide transparent, comparable information about credentials from all types of credentialing organizations. The registry will use a common language (Credential Transparency Description Language) to describe key features of credentials and credentialing organizations. Partners will provide credential/quality assurance information to the registry using standardized formats. The registry will aggregate this information to facilitate search and comparison by stakeholders. Partners receive services including converting their data, publishing to the registry, early access to applications, and guidance on adopting open data standards to realize the long-term vision of a linked credentialing ecosystem.
Today's fast-paced and evolving business environment requires internal audit to consider its capabilities and needs to ensure appropriate strategic planning. How can CAEs develop strategic plans that result in their stakeholders viewing the audit function as “highly effective”?
Our research has found an approach that builds on three dimensions of effectiveness that must be addressed to be highly effective:
• Meeting stakeholder expectations
• Operating core processes
• Conforming to internal audit standards and applicable regulatory requirements
Learning Objectives
In this session, participants will:
• Discuss the need for and importance of strategic planning within the internal audit function
• Explore the 3 dimensions that contribute to a highly effective internal audit function
• Populate a framework to understand how processes and expectations are aligned and where changes need to occur
• Develop an initial strategic vision based on an understanding of stakeholder expectations
This document provides an agenda for a webinar on using data analytics to detect fraud. The webinar will discuss how to request relevant data when investigating suspected fraud, validating data through statistical analysis techniques, using the general ledger for fraud analytics, gathering report ideas for different processes, and combining reports for maximum impact. It will also cover mapping data to analysis scripts, external data sources for risk analysis, and a tool for mapping hard drives to find hidden data.
Internal auditors regularly access organization information for audit purposes. Many organizations now maintain computerized data warehouses containing useful management and financial information. Audit professionals therefore need to understand both the concepts of data warehousing as well as data mining techniques.
Data warehousing is a process for assembling and managing data from various sources for the purpose of gaining a single, detailed view of part or all of a business.
Data mining is the use of automated tools to explore and analyze large amounts of data stored in those data warehouses.
Print reports represent a valuable source of unstructured data which can be useful for internal auditors. Using print reports for data mining will be the main area covered in this Webinar.
Objectives
1. Identify the difference between data analysis and data mining Understand the importance between structured and unstructured data
2. Learn tips and best practices for data mining print reports
3. Understand how excel and IDEA handle importing different PDF formats
4. How to use templates to make future imports a one button task
This presentation talks about how to scale up the local CA practice to global standards. Technology, Knowledge and experience are with us, lets use them well so that we can go Global and achieve a better sense of professional satisfaction.
The document discusses Cisco's creation of an Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE) to accelerate the company's competitive advantage through data-driven insights. It establishes a governing body including senior leaders to provide direction and ensure priorities are aligned across functions. The Analytics CoE will establish best practices, develop analytics skills, manage data platforms, and partner with business units to identify opportunities and deliver business value through analytics.
How to build a data analytics strategy in a digital worldJim Kaplan CIA CFE
TSB is a digital-first bank that is undergoing a massive transformation to cloud-based banking. Senior Audit Manager, Ian Kirton, drove the design and development of an audit function capable of adapting while the organization undergoes this change.
This presentation will take you through TSB Bank’s journey from first establishing the audit function through to developing a data analytics strategy as the organization gets ready to move to a new, state-of-the-art online banking platform.
Key learning objectives:
• How to develop an audit function for a cloud-based bank
• Creating a data analytics strategy to support the cloud-based enterprise
• Observing practical examples of how data analytics can be applied to get better audit results
• Learning Ian’s approach to analytics in a digital environment, and how it has made TSB Bank one of the Top 10 Best Big Companies
David Keith has over 30 years of experience in asset management, including 18 years of IT asset management experience. He has held roles managing IT assets for various large companies, and has expertise in software license compliance audits, contract negotiations, and implementing comprehensive IT asset management programs. He also has international experience in risk and software license management and is certified in several asset management certifications.
Creating A Winning Service Catalogue, Mike Kyffin (webinar slides)Service Desk Institute
The document provides tips for creating a winning service catalogue. It discusses defining services, grouping them into categories, and including key details like descriptions, service level agreements, entitlements, and costs. The purpose is to list the IT services an organization provides, but also to engage customers, set expectations, and introduce continual service improvements. Creating the catalogue is a multi-step process involving initiatives, defining the highest level of services, workshops, and consulting technical teams.
Router_ Connecting Students through Explaining.pptxssuser5a964f
- Router is a company that offers innovative networking products and services aimed at providing seamless connectivity and enhanced security.
- The business model focuses on monetizing through targeting students as primary customers and distributing through educational institutions.
- The executive team comprises experienced professionals in networking and business development qualified to lead the company.
- The company is seeking to raise $500,000 to fund research/development, marketing, and scaling operations to achieve business goals.
Router_ Connecting Students through Explaining.pptxssuser5a964f
- Router is a company that offers innovative networking products and services aimed at providing seamless connectivity and enhanced security.
- The business model focuses on monetizing through targeting students as primary customers and distributing through educational institutions.
- The executive team comprises experienced professionals in networking and business development qualified to lead the company.
- The company is seeking to raise $500,000 to fund research/development, marketing, and scaling operations to achieve business goals.
Protecting personal data has been an important issue for many years. The EU GDPR extends the data rights of individuals, and requires organizations to develop clear policies and procedures to protect personal data, and adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures. UK organizations have had to comply with the Regulation since 25 May 2018, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.
Learning Outcomes:
This 10 webinar series is intended to elicit a clear understanding of the core elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training.
It covers how each aspect of the Regulation can be translated into implementation actions in your organization and the auditor’s role.
Webinar 10
• Handling data subject access requests (DSARs).
• The roles of controllers and processors, and the relationships between them.
• Transferring personal data outside the EU and the mechanisms for compliance.
• How to become GDPR compliant using a compliance gap assessment
A recent survey report, Fraud in the Wake of COVID-19: Benchmark Report, prepared by the ACFE, explains that recent events have opened the door to increased pressure, reasonings and opportunities that can lead to occupational fraud. Across all classes of fraud schemes 68% of survey respondents reported increases in fraudulent activity as of May 2020 and 93%o reported they expect an increase in fraud over the next 12 months.
To guide auditors in running detective controls, join Mark Nigrini, West Virginia University Professor and author, and Jeffrey Sorensen, Industry Strategist, for an exclusive review of the fingerprints of fraud numbers. This two-person team will review seven categories of fraud numbers and will demonstrate how to identify these types of numbers using audit software.
In this informative and engaging presentation, attendees will:
● Learn the seven categories of fraud numbers
● Understand which categories are linked to specific types of schemes
● Optimize the steps needed to run the tests
● Interpret the results to identify audit targets
● Apply a second layer of steps to reduce the number of false positives
Protecting personal data has been an important issue for many years. The EU GDPR extends the data rights of individuals, and requires organizations to develop clear policies and procedures to protect personal data, and adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures. UK organizations have had to comply with the Regulation since 25 May 2018, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.
Learning Outcomes:
This 10 webinar series is intended to elicit a clear understanding of the core elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training.
It covers how each aspect of the Regulation can be translated into implementation actions in your organization and the auditor’s role.
Webinar 8
• The security of personal data.
• An organizational risk management framework.
• Legal requirements for a DPIA.
• How to conduct a DPIA with a DPIA tool.
How to get auditors performing basic analytics using excel Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
It has been said that the definition of crazy is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. If your audit analytics program is still not meeting your expectations, you are going to have to do something different to change that outcome. The biggest hurdle organizations need to overcome is getting auditors to think differently about what analytics is. Excel might not be the ultimate analytics tool for your organization but attend this webinar to see how you can use it as a catalyst for change throughout the audit team.
Learning Objectives
Learn non-technical skills auditors need to perform audit analytics
Learn commonly used Excel functions that can be applied to audit analytics
Learn how to get auditors started down a path of thinking about analytics vs automatically pulling samples
Learning about outliers and how to detect them in transactions of all types.
Learning Objectives: This webinar will explain the significance of outliers when testing transactions, whether they are vendor invoices, GL postings, or travel & entertainment expenses. Examples using Arbutus Analyzer will demonstrate the best analytics for identifying outliers.
When is a Duplicate not a Duplicate? Detecting Errors and FraudJim Kaplan CIA CFE
Webinar Overview - A look at duplicates testing and the inherent value of fuzzy data matching.
Identifying fuzzy duplicates has never been easier. Arbutus Analyzer’s versatile functionality enables even new users to detect possible duplicate payments, vendors sharing similar addresses among themselves or with your organization’s employees, and counter parties who may be on government watch lists. Our webinar includes nine different scenarios with detailed descriptions of the tests and their results.
You'll learn about:
• Identifying possible risks
• How to deploy Analyzer commands and functions
Key Presenter:
Michael Kano, ACDA, Data Analytics Consultant, Arbutus Analytics
Protecting personal data has been an important issue for many years. The EU GDPR extends the data rights of individuals, and requires organizations to develop clear policies and procedures to protect personal data, and adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures. UK organizations have had to comply with the Regulation since 25 May 2018, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.
Learning Outcomes:
This 10 webinar series is intended to elicit a clear understanding of the core elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training.
It covers how each aspect of the Regulation can be translated into implementation actions in your organization and the auditor’s role.
Webinar 6
• The role of the data protection officer (DPO).
• What constitutes personal data.
• Accountability, the privacy compliance framework and a personal information management system (PIMS).
This document summarizes a webinar about using exploratory data analytics to focus an agile audit plan on emerging risks. It discusses dispelling common myths about data analytics and using an example of analyzing employee data to identify potential issues with gender and race pay disparities. The webinar promotes using analytics to enable control owners to conduct ongoing monitoring and shifting the audit's focus to confirming controls are appropriately designed and issues are addressed.
General Data Protection Regulation for Auditors 5 of 10Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
Protecting personal data has been an important issue for many years. The EU GDPR extends the data rights of individuals, and requires organizations to develop clear policies and procedures to protect personal data, and adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures. UK organizations have had to comply with the Regulation since 25 May 2018, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.
Learning Outcomes:
This 10 webinar series is intended to elicit a clear understanding of the core elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training.
It covers how each aspect of the Regulation can be translated into implementation actions in your organization and the auditor’s role.
Webinar 5
• Certification against GDPR
• The powers of supervisory authorities
• Lead supervisory authorities
• The role of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
From time-to-time internal auditors are faced with situations which call for them to make an ethical decision. In addition, they may, in the middle of auditing, come across circumstances which themselves appear to be violations of a corporate
code-of-conduct.
Several laws now specifically state that internal auditors, in terms of the act, will be bound by the IIA Code of Ethics.
This webinar explores the IIA Code of Ethics as it applies to everyday situations the auditor may encounter.
The module is designed to provide the participants with an in-depth knowledge of:
Ethics theory
The IIA Code of Ethics
Applicable areas within Internal Audit
Reporting of material facts
Corporate Codes of Conduct
Auditing Corporate Ethics
Webinar contents will include:
Classes of Ethics
The role of business
Employee ethics
Honesty, Objectivity and diligence
Conflicts of Interest
Reporting of Material Facts
Corporate Codes of Conduct
Corporate Social Responsibility
How analytics should be used in controls testing instead of sampling Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
Sampling has existed as a standard for controls testing since controls testing began. We’ve developed algorithms to tell us how many samples we should pull and how many errors we can have and still pass the control. We’ve even developed algorithms to tell us how many more samples we can test if the control didn’t pass the first time.
If your goal is simply to do the minimum to pass a SOX audit, then these behaviors should probably continue. If your goals also include really improving the operations of the organization to make it stronger then a more holistic approach is needed, such as analysis on 100% of the population, rather than a small sample.
Most controls analytics do not require a degree in data science, but they do require the controls team begin changing its behaviors. Join us to understand what it takes to begin this change, it’s not as challenging as you might think.
Learning Objectives
Understanding the advantages of analytics vs sampling
How to Identify controls where analytics can be applied
Real life examples of controls and their associated analytics
How to effect a change
How analytics should be used in controls testing instead of samplingJim Kaplan CIA CFE
Sampling has existed as a standard for controls testing since controls testing began. We’ve developed algorithms to tell us how many samples we should pull and how many errors we can have and still pass the control. We’ve even developed algorithms to tell us how many more samples we can test if the control didn’t pass the first time.
If your goal is simply to do the minimum to pass a SOX audit, then these behaviors should probably continue. If your goals also include really improving the operations of the organization to make it stronger then a more holistic approach is needed, such as analysis on 100% of the population, rather than a small sample.
Most controls analytics do not require a degree in data science, but they do require the controls team begin changing its behaviors. Join us to understand what it takes to begin this change, it’s not as challenging as you might think.
Learning Objectives
Understanding the advantages of analytics vs sampling
How to Identify controls where analytics can be applied
Real life examples of controls and their associated analytics
How to effect a change
Organizations are increasingly looking to their Internal Auditors to provide independent assurance about cyber risks and the organization's ability to defend against cyber attacks. With information technology becoming an inherent critical success factor for every business and the emerging cyber threat landscape, every internal auditor needs to equip themselves on IT audit essentials and cyber issues.
In part 12 of our Cyber Security Series you will learn about the current cyber risks and attack methods from Richard Cascarino, including:
Where are we now and Where are we going?
Current Cyberrisks
• Data Breach and Cloud Misconfigurations
• Insecure Application User Interface (API)
• The growing impact of AI and ML
• Malware Attack
• Single factor passwords
• Insider Threat
• Shadow IT Systems
• Crime, espionage and sabotage by rogue nation-states
• IoT
• CCPA and GDPR
• Cyber attacks on utilities and public infrastructure
• Shift in attack vectors
Protecting personal data has been an important issue for many years. The EU GDPR extends the data rights of individuals, and requires organizations to develop clear policies and procedures to protect personal data, and adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures. UK organizations have had to comply with the Regulation since 25 May 2018, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.
Learning Outcomes:
This 10 webinar series is intended to elicit a clear understanding of the core elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training.
It covers how each aspect of the Regulation can be translated into implementation actions in your organization and the auditor’s role.
Webinar 3
• Data protection by design
• Securing personal data
• Reporting data breaches
From time-to-time internal auditors are faced with situations which call for them to make an ethical decision. In addition, they may, in the middle of auditing, come across circumstances which themselves appear to be violations of a corporate
code-of-conduct.
Several laws now specifically state that internal auditors, in terms of the act, will be bound by the IIA Code of Ethics.
This webinar explores the IIA Code of Ethics as it applies to everyday situations the auditor may encounter.
The module is designed to provide the participants with an in-depth knowledge of:
Ethics theory
The IIA Code of Ethics
Applicable areas within Internal Audit
Reporting of material facts
Corporate Codes of Conduct
Auditing Corporate Ethics
Webinar contents will include:
Classes of Ethics
The role of business
Employee ethics
Honesty, Objectivity and diligence
Conflicts of Interest
Reporting of Material Facts
Corporate Codes of Conduct
Corporate Social Responsibility
Protecting personal data has been an important issue for many years. The EU GDPR extends the data rights of individuals, and requires organizations to develop clear policies and procedures to protect personal data, and adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures. UK organizations have had to comply with the Regulation since 25 May 2018, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.
Learning Outcomes:
This 10 webinar series is intended to elicit a clear understanding of the core elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training.
It covers how each aspect of the Regulation can be translated into implementation actions in your organization and the auditor’s role.
Webinar 2 of 10
• Special categories of personal data
• The rights of data subjects, including data access requests
• Controllers and processors
Implementing and Auditing General Data Protection Regulation Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
Implementing and Auditing GDPR Series (1 of 10)
Protecting personal data has been an important issue for many years. The EU GDPR extends the data rights of individuals, and requires organizations to develop clear policies and procedures to protect personal data, and adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures. UK organizations have had to comply with the Regulation since 25 May 2018, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.
Learning Outcomes:
This 10 webinar series is intended to elicit a clear understanding of the core elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training.
It covers how each aspect of the Regulation can be translated into implementation actions in your organization and the auditor’s role.
Webinar 1 of 10
• Bands of penalties and range of awards for breaches
• Lawfulness of processing and consent
• The six data protection principles
Organizations are increasingly looking to their Internal Auditors to provide independent assurance about cyber risks and the organization's ability to defend against cyber attacks. With information technology becoming an inherent critical success factor for every business and the emerging cyber threat landscape, every internal auditor needs to equip themselves on IT audit essentials and cyber issues.
In part 12 of our Cyber Security Series you will learn about the current cyber risks and attack methods from Richard Cascarino, including:
Where are we now and Where are we going?
Current Cyberrisks
• Data Breach and Cloud Misconfigurations
• Insecure Application User Interface (API)
• The growing impact of AI and ML
• Malware Attack
• Single factor passwords
• Insider Threat
• Shadow IT Systems
• Crime, espionage and sabotage by rogue nation-states
• IoT
• CCPA and GDPR
• Cyber attacks on utilities and public infrastructure
• Shift in attack vectors
How to use ai apps to unleash the power of your audit program Jim Kaplan CIA CFE
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is found in just about every industry today, and accounting and auditing are no exception. Auditors that aren’t already exploring the vast potential of AI-powered applications in their audit program will soon find these tools are the industry standard and will be left in the dust if they don’t adapt and adopt.
To learn how to easily use AI apps in audit today, join us as we welcome Deniz Appelbaum, Assistant Professor at Montclair State University, for this exclusive presentation. With deep experience in audit analytics, Big Data, blockchain, audit automation, and fraud detection, Appelbaum brings considerable practical experience with audit technology to the audit profession.
In this presentation, she will help guests:
● Gain a basic introductory understanding of AI in audit.
● Understand how AP applications can be used in the context of auditing.
● Learn how to use AI apps in an audit for specific, achievable, measurable results.
While the use of Data Analytics produces excellent results, they’re commonly applied in a tactical way for specific functional areas within an organization. This tactical approach often falls short of realizing the full potential of Data Analytics. Going beyond initial results, a more systematic approach to Data Analytics can help drive organizational learning (human and machine) from the various remediation processes.
In this Webinar, we’ll discuss 3 areas of Analytics Automation: (1) Producing the findings, (2) Managing the findings, and (3) Learning from the findings.
Key takeaways:
· The value of Analytics Automation
· Understanding the various technologies (i.e. RPA, AI, etc.)
· Practical ideas for deploying and managing Analytics Automation
· Using a more structured approach to remediation exceptions
· Benefits of Root Cause Analysis
· Using Analytics Automation to get a broader, more complete view of your organization over time
Use Cases : Duplicate Testing & Segregation of Duties
Learning Objectives / Key Takeaways:
Learn how ATCO evolved its Internal Audit practice through embedding Data Analytics within our Audit Shop.
Identify how data-driven auditing can save time and increase audit assurance, coverage and quality.
See specific examples of how Analyzer was used to detect duplicate payments and assess Segregation of Duties.
Understand the benefits of creating procedures/scripts, to automate testing.
A Comprehensive Guide to DeFi Development Services in 2024Intelisync
DeFi represents a paradigm shift in the financial industry. Instead of relying on traditional, centralized institutions like banks, DeFi leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized network of financial services. This means that financial transactions can occur directly between parties, without intermediaries, using smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum.
In 2024, we are witnessing an explosion of new DeFi projects and protocols, each pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in finance.
In summary, DeFi in 2024 is not just a trend; it’s a revolution that democratizes finance, enhances security and transparency, and fosters continuous innovation. As we proceed through this presentation, we'll explore the various components and services of DeFi in detail, shedding light on how they are transforming the financial landscape.
At Intelisync, we specialize in providing comprehensive DeFi development services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. From smart contract development to dApp creation and security audits, we ensure that your DeFi project is built with innovation, security, and scalability in mind. Trust Intelisync to guide you through the intricate landscape of decentralized finance and unlock the full potential of blockchain technology.
Ready to take your DeFi project to the next level? Partner with Intelisync for expert DeFi development services today!
Trusted Execution Environment for Decentralized Process MiningLucaBarbaro3
Presentation of the paper "Trusted Execution Environment for Decentralized Process Mining" given during the CAiSE 2024 Conference in Cyprus on June 7, 2024.
Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
SAM4U, an SAP complimentary software asset management tool for customers, delivers a detailed and well-structured overview of license inventory and usage with a user-friendly interface. We offer a hosted, cost-effective, and performance-optimized SAM4U setup in the Skybuffer Cloud environment. You retain ownership of the system and data, while we manage the ABAP 7.58 infrastructure, ensuring fixed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and exceptional services through the SAP Fiori interface.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
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