ACUA Sideline Committee: Taking a Closer Look at the HR, Development, and Electronic Ticket Operations in Athletics Departments

Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

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In 2022, the ACUA Sideline Committee introduced you to the athletics business model and NCAA conference structure. In 2023, we shared tips for identifying financial and operational risks through partnering with your athletics department. Now, we invite you to join us for a deeper look into areas that are significant to athletics departments, including electronic ticket operations, development and gifts, and human resources/payroll operations.

Like the old saying goes, you need to make money to spend money. As the cost of coaches’ salaries and student-athlete services soar, ticket sales and donations (often the largest sources of athletics revenue) are under pressure to increase as well. Staff and administration workforces are growing and can swell, shrink or turn over quickly as athletics departments try to maneuver through uncertain regulatory waters. This webinar will provide some common risks and controls in these areas for you to help your athletics department make sure those controls are working properly and in turn strengthen your relationship with your athletics department.

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to...

Assess risks of the electronic ticket system, development operations, and general HR and payroll processes within the athletics environment.
Develop audit programs to determine if controls are in place and working as expected to mitigate the risks in these areas within your athletics department.
Foster stronger relationships and trust with your athletics staff, leaders, and influencers.

Delivery Method: Group Internet
Field of Study: Auditing
Advance Preparation: None
Prerequisites are required: No
Cost: Free for members; $25 for non-members
Recommended CPEs: 1

Speaker Information

Bret Malone
Senior Internal Auditor
University of Alabama System

Bret Malone is Senior Internal Auditor at the University of Alabama and has been with UA since 2021. Prior to joining UA, Bret spent over four years with Aprio, a business advisory and accounting firm. Since joining UA, he has taken an interest in athletics focused projects for both financial/operational risks and compliance risks. Bret holds his CPA certification in the State of Alabama and currently serves as a member of The Sideline, ACUA’s Committee on Athletics.

Jackie Kimmel
Principal Auditor
University of Michigan

Jackie Kimmel is a Principal Auditor at the University of Michigan, performing NCAA compliance and operational audits with a special focus on data analytics since 2018. Prior to 2018, Jackie was an internal auditor for 11 years with DFCU Financial in Dearborn, Michigan. Jackie is a certified internal auditor (CIA) and currently serves as a member of The Sideline, ACUA’s Committee on Athletics.

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Additional Presentation Materials

ACUA Kickstarters - Athletics (Athletic Ticket Operations)