Understanding
IT Audits for Program Managers and Auditors
Feb. 10, 2010
2
CPE Hours Available!
Feb. 10 Audio Conference Update
***Please note that the audio
conference scheduled for Wednesday, February 10,. at 2 p.m. EST
will be held. If you need to cancel your site, just let
Maria Lucas know and
we'll work out a credit arrangement toward a future audio
conference.
AGA, in
conjunction with the National Association of State Auditors,
Comptrollers and Treasurers and the Association of Local
Government Auditors, is pleased to announce a new and
increasingly important topic to our audio conference
schedule—understanding information technology 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 Information Technology (IT).
Whether one is performing a financial statement audit for a
large federal agency, state or local government, or even for a
large publicly traded company – IT must be incorporated into the
audit. Program 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 and other regulations arise when concerning IT in an
audit?
5.
Are there any resources for Program Managers to ensure that we
are covered within the regulations?
6.
What IT methodologies are there and how do I get a copy?
7.
How many hours and how much of the budget should be allocated to
IT?
8.
Am I always required to consider IT?
9.
Are Program Managers required to have IT resources on staff and
how should they be trained?
Some of the
following regulatory areas that will also be addressed:
-
SAS 55
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SAS 99
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SAS 103 – SAS 112
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CFO Act of 1990
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Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002
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OMB A-50, 123, 127, 130, and 133
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GAGAS (Yellow Book)
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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. He offers hands-on experience leading and managing
multiple engagements of varying scope and team composition.
Jack is a solution provider with extensive experience assessing,
planning, staffing and managing engagements for a diverse range
of clients.
Jack’s
background includes operating his own consulting practice,
serving as a senior manager within the internal audit department
for a Fortune 500 company and manager for a Big 4 accounting
firm.
Please join
us for two hours of lively discussion about this important and
timely topic. In addition to the speaker’s commentary, there
will be approximately 20 minutes for Q & A so participants can
ask the speaker questions and share their own experiences.
Date:
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Time:
2 – 3:50 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Learning Objectives: To understand what elements of IT are important in an audit
Prerequisite: Familiarity with auditing
Advance
Prep: None required
CPE:
Two credits
Field of
Study: Auditing
Cost:
$249 per site (UNLIMITED ATTENDANCE) if you register on or
before Friday, Feb. 5 and $299 thereafter.
SPECIAL PROMOTION:
Government agencies and AGA Corporate
Partner members who register five or more offices will receive a
20% discount (i.e., $200 per site)
To Register:
Registration is now closed.
This audio conference offers important information to almost
everyone in the accountability profession. Please share this
program announcement with others in your government, chapters,
educational institutions and private firms. Remember, there is
no limit to attendance per phone site. If you have any questions
regarding registration, please contact Maria Lucas at
1-800-242-7211 ext. 308 or
mlucas@agacgfm.org. Questions regarding the program should
be directed to Raymond Harris at ext. 339 or
rharris@agacgfm.org.