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Presented by:
Bruce Sussman, CPA, CISA, CISSP and
Susan Ramey, CPA
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 27th at 2:00pm EST (11:00am PST)
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Accounting and IT professionals providing audit and internal control services today cannot ignore the increasing impact of advanced technology on clients, customers and employers. Being aware or recognizing the right IT questions to ask when beginning a financial audit at a client organization makes the difference between a focused and productive audit versus a costly audit. Gaining better in-depth understanding of a client’s financial systems can help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a financial auditor’s audit process.
In IT General Controls for Financial Auditors: Logical Access Controls, Bruce Sussman and Susan Ramey introduces what financial auditors should consider when assessing an organization’s IT Systems in relation to financial reporting. Bruce and Ramey will also provide understanding of why logical access controls impact financial statement audits and what aspects of logical security should be evaluated in support of a financial statement audit. They will the first discuss the relevant audit standards to date and then dive into detail regarding the IT infrastructure components and potential control points to consider during an audit.
About the Presenters:
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Bruce Sussman, CPA, CISA, CISSP
Senior Manager, Risk Services,
Crowe Chizek and Company LLC
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Bruce Sussman, CPA, CISA, CISSP – Senior Manager, Risk Services at Crowe Chizek and Company LLC
Bruce Sussman has 20 years diversified experience in internal audit, professional services, IT security, and anti fraud management. His industry experience includes diversified financial institutions, asset custody, capital markets, transaction processing, payments technology, and mergers and acquisitions. His experience prior to joining Crowe includes 11 years with subsidiaries of First Data and Metavante, where he held division level positions as Vice President/Director, Internal Audit and Vice President, Risk and Fraud Solutions. Mr. Sussman has built internal audit functions and anti fraud strategies while focusing on enterprise and technical risk management issues.
Bruce Sussman received his Bachelors in Accounting from Rutgers University. Mr. Sussman is currently Chairman of the New York State Society of CPAs – Technology Assurance Committee. He is a frequent speaker with industry and trade groups such as the Bank Administration Institute, Institute of Internal Auditors and ISACA, on topics such as anti fraud controls, banking and payments technology. Bruce’s articles and bylines have appeared in several states and national publications, and was most recently featured in the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy.
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Susan Ramey, CPA
Risk Services,
Crowe Chizek and Company LLC
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Susan Ramey is part of the Risk Consulting Group of Crowe Chizek and is a Certified Public Accountant. Susan works in the group’s Attestation Competency Center (ACC) for information security and technology based controls. Ms. Ramey leads and supervises SAS 70 reviews and the evaluation of computer based controls for Crowe’s financial audits. Susan joined the firm in 2005 at our Indianapolis, Indiana location. Her clients include financial services, insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing organizations.
Susan Ramey has a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Information Technology from Indiana University. She has instructed on information technology controls and is currently active in the continuing professional education and training programs at Crowe Chizek. Ms. Ramey is a member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), the INCPAS (Indiana Certified Public Accounts Society) and ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association).
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