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Thursday, March 26, 20155th Annual St. Louis IIA – Multi-TrackCo-hosted with ACFE St. Louis Chapter 9 break-out sessions to meet your specific needs:Audit / IT SkillsFraud SkillsSoft SkillsHilton St. Louis Frontenac1335 South Lindbergh Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 631318 CPE hours - $280Registration available on St. Louis IIA chapter website - Join us for our 5th Annual Multi-Track training day as we welcome 9 excellent presenters on the subjects of Auditing, Fraud and Soft Skills including Networking and Leadership. This all day, multi-track event offers attendees 8 CPE’s and a wealth of information on a variety of topics. See session agenda below for schedule of the day’s events. Session descriptions and Speaker bios are on the following pages, including our generous Sponsors. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, March 26th at the Frontenac Hilton. If you have any questions, please contact either Christina Rousseau, Committee Chair at christina.r.rousseau@us. or Brian Dobrynski, 1st Vice President at brian.dobrynski@.48221903810Sponsored by:00Sponsored by:Course Descriptions and Speaker Bios First General Session – Mark J. Nigrini, PhD23468313497College of Business & Economics at West Virginia UniversityBenford’s Law: The Facts, the Fun, and the FutureIn the 1930s, Frank Benford, a physicist at GE discovered that there were predictable patterns to the digits in lists of numbers.? He showed that the ten digits were not expected to occur evenly in tabulated data.? The digit 1 was expected to occur about six times as often as the digit 9.? Our talk on Benford’s Law will be interesting, entertaining and informative.? We’ll cover the reasons for the uneven distribution of the digits with examples of data sets showing near perfect conformity to Benford’s Law.? Then we’ll move on to some examples of fraudulent and erroneous data that deviated from Benford’s Law.? We’ll conclude with some interesting notes on lottery numbers, the links to The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, some caveats against drawing incorrect conclusions from our data, and a link to a website with free Benford’s Law software.Mark J. Nigrini, PhD - Mark is on the faculty at the College of Business & Economics at West Virginia University. Benford’s Law has been his research passion for many years. Nigrini’s current research addresses advanced theoretical work on Benford’s Law, analytical procedures for external auditors, and the legal framework of fraud convictions.Nigrini is the author of Forensic Analytics (Wiley, 2011) which describes analytic tests to detect fraud, errors, estimates, and biases in financial data, and also Benford's Law (Wiley, 2012) which is the seminal work on applications of Benford’s Law. In August, 2014 Nigrini published an article in the Journal of Accountancy that he co-authored with Nathan Mueller, a fraudster, who at the time was incarcerated in a federal prison. His work has been featured in national media including The Financial Times, New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal and he has published papers on Benford’s Law in accounting academic journals, scientific journals, and pure mathematics journals, as well as professional publications. His radio interviews have included the BBC in London, and NPR in the United States. His television interviews have included an appearance on NBC's Extra and an interview on a fraud saga for the Evil Twins series for the Investigation Discovery Channel. He regularly presents professional seminars for accountants and auditors in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia with recent events in Malaysia, Switzerland, and Bahrain.4974590-17145Sponsored by:00Sponsored by:Second General Session – Chris ReimerAuthor; Marketing Director at Kaldi’s Coffee; and an award-winning communication strategist The Writing of Happywork – A Business Parable About the Journey to Teamwork, Profit, and PurposeSince entering the business world in 1995, I have been concerned by the way humans interact at work. Frankly, I’m really worried that we mistreat each other just about every place we hang out: at home, on the subway, online, at school, and at work. However, our struggle to be civil and happy at work especially interests me. Over 70% of people are unhappy with their jobs? We need to be happier at work! I will discuss what I learned while writing my book. Chris Reimer, CPA - Chris is an author, an award-winning communication strategist, and a student of human interaction. He spent the first 15 years of his career as a CPA, serving as CFO to several organizations in St. Louis. He founded Rizzo Tees, a t-shirt company headquartered in his basement. He went on to become possibly the only human alive who went from being a CPA and CFO to a marketing and communication strategist. Entrepreneur Magazine named him one of the top Twitter users in the world to follow if you’re new to the service. His Twitter community continues to grow and is now over 54,000 followers. At Kaldi’s Coffee, Chris is responsible for all things marketing. He works to bring a fun and human perspective to the story of Kaldi’s. He uses social media 365 days a year – yes, even on Christmas. It’s hard to take a day off from doing something that one truly enjoys. He believes very strongly in the power of these new communication platforms, as they helped him change careers and carve out a much happier work life. He is also a guest lecturer at Washington University and resides in St. Louis with his wife and two daughters. His latest project is a new book: Happywork – A Business Parable About the Journey to Teamwork, Profit, and Purpose.left28718600Audit Track5200650-758825Sponsored by:00Sponsored by:Building Value into Inventory Audits using Supply Chain Management ConceptsRay Scott, CFPIM, CPA, CIRM – Partner at Experience on DemandAuditing is all about bringing value to the company. Often times this opportunity is overlooked when assigned to do the “Inventory” audit portion of a review. This session will present some thought provoking ideas on how to approach the inventory audit using Supply Chain Management concepts to identify those value add opportunities where it pertains to Inventory Management and Control. Ray Scott brings a vast array of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, Marketing, and Accounting. Ray served 17 years as Vice President - Supply Chain Management at Code 3, Inc., a manufacturer of emergency vehicle lighting and warning systems. He also held positions in Purchasing, Operations, and Marketing at several companies in different industries. Ray is an instructor for the Center for Supply Chain Management Studies at Saint Louis University and for the St. Louis Chapter of APICS, teaching several certification classes. Ray has held various board positions, including President, for the St. Louis Chapter, and also served on Regional Staff for APICS. Auditing ERP Systems – An Operational Audit PerspectiveTom Brecks, CISA – Manager, Business Advisory Services, RubinBrown, LLPAre you getting the most out of your ERP systems to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of operations? Most audits of these ERP systems are constructed to ensure that the controls or design request have been properly addressed, but do not look for that added value. This session will provide you pointers on what ERP systems are capable of and how to get the most out of them. Tom Brecks has over 10 years of public accounting experience working with a wide variety of ERP systems serving both external audit and internal audit and consulting clients. Tom provides IT Audit, IT Security, Implementation Reviews and ERP Business Process Optimization Services for his clients. Tom worked with a Big Four firm leading the regional ERP practice and was a member of the global SAP methodology practice creating audit programs and guides for audit teams around the world. Tom also served our country for four years as an Infantry Captain for the United States Army. Using the COSO ERM model to Enhance Audit ValueChristian Boden, CISA – Risk Analysis Manager at Bunge North America and Adjunct Instructor in the MBA Program at Maryville UniversityEnterprise Risk Management (ERM) has emerged as a critical competency within organizations large and small in light of high-profile business scandals and failures. COSO’s ERM framework is a leading approach to adding risk intelligence to strategic, operational, reporting and compliance activities. Auditors constantly operate within the risk universe and understanding the ERM framework is crucial to providing value in their function. This session will introduce ERM objectives, components and responsibilities, and discuss ways that Internal Auditors can complement and leverage the model. 01550706Christian Boden has over 20 years’ experience in various Risk Management and Internal Audit roles with a variety of manufacturing and service companies. He holds a BA in Computer Science from Saint Louis University, a Masters of Information Management in Advanced Information Systems Engineering from Washington University and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Christian is now using his experience to teach MBA students about ERM so they can identify and assess risk, understand the roles and responsibilities for ERM in organizations, evaluate ERM effectiveness, and even implement an ERM program. He is also a Past President of the St. Louis Chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). 5124450306070Sponsored by:00Sponsored by:Fraud TrackFraud NumbersMark J. Nigrini, PhD – Faculty – College of Business & Economics at West Virginia UniversityEmployee fraud, and other types of fraud schemes, often require the fraudster to invent some numbers to carry out the scheme. These numbers are usually monetary amounts. These fraudulent amounts then become a part of a transactional database. This presentation takes a close look at the numbers in various fraud schemes with a view to distinguishing between real or “good” numbers, and fraudulent or “bad” numbers. Insider Threats to companies, to include a case studySpeaker from the St. Louis FBIAttendees will be presented a local case study about an internal corporate embezzlement by a CFO. Learn the red flags often found by the FBI when they are called in for investigations.Crooks in White Coats-Healthcare Fraud-A Case Presentation Dr. Howard Levinson, DC, CFE, AHFI – Clinical Fraud Director - Special Investigations Unit Forensic Consultant, AnthemThe attendees will learn the basic elements of a successful healthcare fraud investigation and prosecution, a case involving a federally convicted doctor and his staff. The fraudster gamed insurance companies out of millions of dollars and also embezzled funds from his employee’s pension plan and his neighborhood association to finance his lifestyle.Dr. Levinson has over 20 years’ experience in law enforcement and has served as an instructor for several area police academies and the International Association of Special Investigative Units and the National Healthcare Anti-Fraud Association. Howard is also an accomplished author and musician artist. left21432600Soft Skills Track 5126990-603250Sponsored by:00Sponsored by:Effective Relationships: It starts with YOUZachary Porter, PHR, SHRM-CP – Career Resource Specialist at Porter Bay InsightsAuditing is a social occupation. To be effective, auditors and fraud examiners need to build positive working relationships and manage differences in productive ways. The inability to do these things can stall or derail a project – and a career. Unfortunately, these “soft” skills do not come naturally to all people and are often overlooked in academic and technical training. This session will focus on developing effective workplace behaviors and relationships. Zachary will explain the factors that drive success in a career. Zachary Porter is a Learning and Development Specialist and holds certificates in the MBTI?, Birkman Method??and Wiley’s Everything DiSC? assessments. ? Zachary is a member of the Human Resource Management Association of Greater St. Louis and serves on the College Relations Committee. He is a 2014 graduate of Focus St. Louis’ Emerging Leaders program. Zachary has a particular focus on developing effective communication and workplace strategies for emerging and mid-level leaders.Sherry Harsch-Porter holds a Ph.D. in Social Science, an M.A. in Human Resource Management and a B.S. in Business Administration. Before founding PorterBay Insight, she worked for AT&T and DuPont where she held leadership positions in Finance, International Business, Human Resources and Information Technology. Sherry teaches graduate-level courses at Washington University; is a contributing author to the landmark coaching reference book "The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Coaching: From theory to practice" published in 2011 and author of “Education as Possibility: Coaching for Persistence” published in 2012. Sherry is active in a number of community and professional organizations including Human Resources People and Strategy; The Graduate School Alliance for Executive Coaching; St. Louis Graduates; and The Women Presidents’ Organization.Using Social Media to Advance Your CareerChris ReimerHave you considered or are you using Social Media in any way? Do you understand how this phenomenon can be used to your advantage? Our speaker will share with you how he has used social media to advance his career from staff auditor to entrepreneur and now Marketing Director of a retail coffee enterprise. His presentation will include pointers for you on some ways you can be a more effective auditor, organization asset, and human being through the use of Social Media. LifeNetsm - Building Relationships Through Authentic NetworkingRick Julien, CPA, CIA – Managing Director at DK Cole Company, Executive RecruitersThis session will provide you specific reasons why networking can work for everyone and techniques you can use to improve the value from your time investment. LifeNetsm is a framework you can use across your professional, family, community and spiritual activities. Networking is the process of expanding your individual contacts and converting those that make sense into valuable relationships that will make you a better auditor.left89789000Rick Julien has 32 years providing thought leadership and direction around the strategy, marketing, sales and execution in “start-up” risk related businesses for a Big Five and large national accounting firm. Rick also spent four years as an Internal Auditor in the Oil & Gas and Utilities industries. As a part of theMulti-Track Spring Training join us and let’s Spring into Actionto benefit The St. Louis Area FoodbankItems Drive – Ideas to DonateCanned tunaCanned chickenCanned fruitCanned beansPeanut butterBottled jellyCanned soupsCanned ravioliBox/bag riceBoxed/bag pastaCondiments/saucesBoxed mealsCold cerealPowdered milkGranola barsBreakfast/snackbarBoxed crackersFruit snacksCanned veggiesBottled juiceBoxed juiceCanned chiliMac and cheeseInstant mashed potatoesShampoo/conditionerSoap/lotionToothbrushesToothpasteFeminine productsBaby body productsBaby food and formulaDiapersToilet tissueOur Generous Sponsors - Thank You!Double “A” & 2 Single “A” Sponsors0-254000Masters of Science in Forensic AccountingWebster University, founded in 1915 with its home campus based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is the only Tier 1, private, nonprofit university with campus locations around the world including metropolitan, military, online, corporate and American-style traditional campuses in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Webster University’s George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Master of Science in Forensic Accounting degree at Webster University’s Walker School combines accounting with investigation, valuation and law. This broad-based program delivers a combination of knowledge and skills that help students prepare for a career in forensic accounting. It is a program directed by faculty who are experts in their field and is a “deep immersion” experience that integrates real-life experiences in the forensic accounting field. Graduates of the program have the tools to be a successful forensic accountant with the ability to effectively communicate in a variety of criminal and civil financial matters both in and out of the court room.Triple “A” Sponsor01079500PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) - Imagine the power of 180,000 people with a common purpose — building relationships that create value for you and your business. This is PwC. Every day, our people work with you to build the value you are looking for.We'll start by getting to know you. You do the talking, we'll do the listening. Our tailored solutions will help you meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the US market, and beyond. We bring a global perspective along with in-depth knowledge of local, state and US issues. In 1998, Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand merged to create PricewaterhouseCoopers. We have a long history of delivering value-added professional services to our clients. Our accounting practice originated in London during the mid-1800's.Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. Let us apply our world-class capabilities to your business goals.Double “A” Sponsors063500Brown Smith Wallace is one of the Midwest region’s most prominent locally owned public accounting firms with a staff of over 200. The firm serves its long-term base of family owned, private companies with the traditional audit, accounting and tax services as well as a wide variety of business consulting services.We also provide many of the St. Louis area’s largest companies with those value-added consulting services such as employee benefit plan audits; captive insurance company services; internal audit, IT audit and other related risk services; litigation support, valuation and other transaction advisory services; and specialty tax services such as family wealth planning, state and local taxes, including sales and use tax consulting, credits and incentives, property tax and international tax services.Brown Smith Wallace serves a wide variety of industries with particular expertise in broker-dealers, captives, government, health care, insurance companies, not for profit organizations, real estate and retail.0-317500Protiviti is a global business consulting and internal audit firm composed of experts specializing in risk, advisory and transaction services. We help solve problems in finance and transactions, operations, technology, litigation, governance, risk, and compliance. Our highly trained, results-oriented professionals provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues for clients in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.Protiviti and its independently owned Member Firms serve clients through a network of more than 70 locations in over 20 countries. Our more than 3,500 professionals provide a host of consulting and internal audit solutions to over 40 percent of FORTUNE 1000? and FORTUNE Global 500? companies. -63529718000RubinBrown - Founded in 1952, RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value.RubinBrown redefines the full-service experience by combining technical and industry expertise with a commitment to personal and high-level relationships. The RubinBrown Internal Audit Team is focused on reducing your risk and improving your business processes, both locally and globally. ................
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