As financial technology advances from hardware and ERP systems to virtualization and software as a service (SaaS), ensuring the integrity of financial data may become more complex.  However, sophisticated forensic tools and techniques have also evolved to combat data quality issues and address the risk of fraud. Without these resources, this can lead to headlines in corporate accounting scandals, massive Ponzi schemes and a tidal wave of litigation.

Join Ron Durkin and five panelists (Jim Bourke, Chris Halterman, Joel Lanz, Debra Thompson, and Janis Wong) as they discuss how technology has changed CPAs’ role in the accounting profession and the fraud and forensics arena.  The panelists will offer insight about the forensics environment, and they also will discuss key requirements – from specialization to the proper skill sets – for remaining viable in today’s competitive landscape.

About the Presenters:

Ron Durkin, CPA/CFF, CFE, CIRA - Managing Director at Durkin Forensic, Inc.

Jim Bourke CPA.CITP, CFF - Partner at WithumSmith+Brown

Chris Halterman, CPA - Executive Director at Ernst & Young, Advisory Svcs

Joel Lanz, CPA.CITP, CFF - Principal of Joel Lanz, CPA, P.C.

Debra Thompson, CPA/CFF, CFE - Principal at Larson Allen LLP

Janis Wong, CPA.CITP, CISA - Project Manager at AICPA