National Audio Conference: Understanding IT Audits for Program Managers and Auditors
| Date/Time: | 2/10/2010 - 2:00 - 3:50 pm | | Location: | Office of the State Comptroller, 110 State Street, Albany, NY
or
Department of Transportation, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY
NOTE: An ID such as a driver license is required for entry into either building. Please arrive early to allow time to check in. | | Topic: | Understanding IT Audits for Program Managers and Auditors | | Format: | National Audio Conference | | Speaker(s): | Jack Heyman, CGFM, CISA, CPA | | Objectives: | To understand what elements of IT are important in an audit. | | CPE's: | 2 Credits | | Cost: | FREE for AGA Members
$15 for Non-Members | | Prerequisites: | Some familiarity with auditing. | | Advanced Prep: | None required | | Field of Study: | Auditing | | NYS License No.: | 00329 | Event Details: DESCRIPTION -
The AGA, in conjunction with the Office of the State Comptroller and the NYS Department of Transportation, is pleased to announce a new and increasingly important topic to our audio conference schedule – understanding IT audits.
Audits have been conducted for many years. Many years ago, audits were performed using paper as evidence. Financial statement preparation has undergone a massive change since the introduction of computers. As such, one can no longer perform an audit without thinking about IT. In performing a financial statement audit – IT must be incorporated into the audit. Managers can benefit greatly from knowing what the auditors are expected to do.
This audio conference will not cover the technical aspects of IT; rather it will cover what elements of IT should be considered when performing an audit or being audited. The following questions shall be addressed:
1. When should IT be incorporated into the audit?
2. As a Program Manager, what should I look for in the external auditors’ materials?
3. As a Program Manager, what should be in place and included in the audit to ensure that our department or organization is doing what is necessary?
4. What laws, regulations, etc. arise when concerning IT in an audit?
5. Are there any resources for Program Managers to ensure that the regulations are being followed?
6. What IT methodologies are there and how do I get a copy?
7. How much of the audit budget should be allocated to IT?
8. Am I always required to consider IT?
9. Are Program Managers required to have IT staff and how should they be trained?
Some of the regulatory areas that will also be addressed include SAS 55; SAS 99; SAS 103 – SAS 112; CFO Act of 1990; Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002; OMB A-50, 123, 127, 130, and 133; GAGAS and FISCAM, CoBIT
To share his expertise in IT auditing is Jack Heyman, CGFM, CISA, CPA, who has nearly 15 years of technical and leadership experience providing internal controls, systems auditing, consulting, financial auditing and accounting services to Fortune 500 companies, accounting and consulting firms, and government agencies. Jack is a solution provider with extensive experience assessing, planning, staffing and managing engagements for a diverse range of clients.
Please join us for two hours of lively discussion about this important and timely topic. In addition to the speakers’ commentary, there will be approximately 20 minutes for Q&A so that the participants can ask the speaker questions and share their own experiences.
Click here to view or download a PDF version of our event flyer
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Substitutions can be made prior to events; however, non-members will be required to pay the differential rate if replacing a member. Cancellations for most Chapter events are required at least 48 hours in advance of the day of the event. No shows will be billed for the full cost of the event. All payments or government vouchers are due on or before the day of the event. You can mail prepayments to:
AGA New York Capital Chapter
PO Box 1923
Albany, NY 12201
Reimbursement of prepayments will be made if cancellations are made at least 48 hours in advance.
To cancel registration, please contact our registrar, Kevin Smith at (518) 437-9390 ext 233 or e-mail him at kevin.smith2@oig.hhs.gov |
Updated by: LBrown on 12/8/2009 9:50:40 AM
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