BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACUA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://acua.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACUA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T215921 CREATED:20260218T132803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T165034Z UID:8942-1773324000-1773327600@acua.org SUMMARY:The Benefits of ACUA: Hear directly from our ACUA leaders DESCRIPTION:The Benefits of ACUA: Hear directly from our ACUA leaders \n \n \n Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our New Member Webinar series highlighting the benefits of ACUA and hear directly from our ACUA leaders (President – Nichole Pittman\, Vice President – Jana Phelps\, Secretary & Treasurer – Eulonda Whitmore\, and Immediate Past President – Laura Buchhorn). You’ll learn more about the benefits of being part of ACUA and hear firsthand how the organization has shaped their professional journey and what ACUA resources they find handy and use in their institutions — a testament to the lasting impact we hope to make in the lives and careers of each of our members. The second half of the session will be an interactive Q&A — a chance for new and prospective members to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and learn how to make the most of your membership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to…\n\n\n\nHear directly from our ACUA Leaders and learn more about the benefits of being part of ACUA. \n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Personal DevelopmentAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members and non-membersRecommended CPEs: 0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNichole Pittman\n\n\n\nACUA President \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJana Phelps\n\n\n\nACUA Vice President \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEulonda Whitmore\n\n\n\nACUA Secretary & Treasurer \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Buchhorn\n\n\n\nACUA Immediate Past President URL:https://acua.org/event/the-benefits-of-acua-hear-directly-from-our-acua-leaders/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ACUA-Roundtable-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T215921 CREATED:20251216T151709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T155334Z UID:8741-1768388400-1768392000@acua.org SUMMARY:From Risk to Recommendations: Sharing Best Practices for Higher Education Audit Teams DESCRIPTION:From Risk to Recommendations: Sharing Best Practices for Higher Education Audit Teams \n \n \n Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\nHave the changes to the IIA Global Standards changed expectations or operations at your institution? Are you wondering what your colleagues are doing to meet the new requirements and how they are documenting that conformance? Join the AAP subcommittee for a roundtable focused on standards 13.2 Engagement Risk Assessments\, 14.2 Analysis and Potential Engagement Findings\, & 15.2 Confirming the Implementation and Recommendations or Action Plans of through the lens of assurance (a.k.a. audit). Share your knowledge and gain some tips and tricks with your fellow ACUA members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\nAfter attending this roundtable\, participants will be able to: 1. Articulate expectations of the new IIA Global Standards 13.2\, 14.2\, & 15.2 2. Identify operational changes your organization has made\, or needs to make\, to conform with the new IIA Global Standards 13.2\, 14.2\, & 15.2 3. Plan activities specific to your institution to achieve conformance with the new IIA Global Standards 13.2\, 14.2\, & 15.2 \n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members; members onlyRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nDownload slides\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Information\n\n\n\n\n\nPatty Davidson\, CFE\, CIA\n\n\n\nDirector of Internal AuditBinghamton University \n\n\n\n\n\n20+ years audit experience in Government and Corporate\, 20+ years audit experience\, 3 yrs in Higher Ed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nErin Egan\, CPA\, CIA\n\n\n\nRutgers University \n\n\n\n\n\n25 years audit and advisory experience. 9 years in public accounting. 16 years in higher education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Dent\, CPA\, CISA\, CFE\n\n\n\nUniversity of South Florida \n\n\n\n\n\n15+ year audit experience in Public Accounting and Government with 3 years in Higher Ed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgnessa Vartanova\, CPA\, CIA\, CFE\, CISA\, CRMA\n\n\n\nUniversity of Colorado \n\n\n\n\n\n20+ years in external and internal audit\, 5 years in higher education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn McDaniel\, CPA\, CIA\, CISA\, CRMA\n\n\n\nUniversity of Alabama System \n\n\n\n\n\n20+ years of audit and operational experience in higher ed and 5 years external auditing experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHollie Andrus\n\n\n\nUniversity of Utah \n\n\n\n\n\n25+ years of audit experience in Government\, 2.5 years in Higher Ed. URL:https://acua.org/event/from-risk-to-recommendations-sharing-best-practices-for-higher-education-audit-teams/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ACUA-Roundtable-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T215921 CREATED:20251020T143155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T143156Z UID:8629-1762437600-1762441200@acua.org SUMMARY:AI Roundtable: Using AI for testing DESCRIPTION:AI Roundtable: Using AI for testing \n \n \n Thursday\, November 6\, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\nThis interactive roundtable walks through a real-world internal audit case study using AI to accelerate testing and analysis in an executive travel audit. Participants will see how AI can assist with formula generation (e.g.\, switching from VLOOKUP to XLOOKUP for de-identified datasets)\, full-population timeliness testing\, risk-based sample selection\, policy lookups\, and workflow validation\, while emphasizing verification\, data hygiene\, and auditor judgment. The session will be highly interactive and attendees are encouraged to share their own experiences using AI in auditing\, what worked\, what didn’t\, the prompts and tools they rely on\, and the guardrails they’ve put in place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Specialized KnowledgeAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members; members onlyRecommended CPEs: 0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMai Konate\n\n\n\nInternal AuditorUniversity at Buffalo \n\n\n\n\n\nI’m an internal auditor with a strong passion for artificial intelligence and data analytics. I specialize in analyzing large datasets using statistical methods and data visualization tools to uncover trends and insights that enhance audit quality. With a bachelor’s degree in Financial Analysis and a master’s in Business Analytics\, I strive to integrate AI and data-driven techniques into some audit engagement to elevate efficiency\, accuracy\, and impact. URL:https://acua.org/event/ai-roundtable-using-ai-for-testing/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ACUA-Roundtable-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T215921 CREATED:20250813T181320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T182034Z UID:8263-1756994400-1756998000@acua.org SUMMARY:SPEED E-NETWORKING for AUDITCON ATTENDEES DESCRIPTION:SPEED E-NETWORKING for AUDITCON ATTENDEES \n \n \n Thursday\, September 4\, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\nAre you attending 2025 ACUA AUDITCON? Want to make the most of it by building connections with other fellow attendees in advance? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun\, fast-paced Speed e-Networking webinar exclusively designed for ACUA Members. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran\, this virtual event is a perfect opportunity to:🔹 Make connections before you even arrive at the conference🔹 Share insights and professional interests🔹 Learn best practices to make your conference a meaningful experience🔹 Hear from seasoned AUDITCON attendees and ACUA volunteers \n\n\n\nThis virtual round table session will be hosted by Justin Noble\, Chief Audit Executive at Virginia Tech. Justin has attended over 20 ACUA conferences and has served as ACUA’s President\, a Board Member-at-Large\, as the distance education leader\, and on numerous committees and taskforces. He continues to serve and currently acts as ACUA’s liaison to NACUBO’s Accounting Principles Council. \n\n\n\nJustin will guide you through a series of dynamic breakout sessions—think of it as a professional “meet and greet\,” all from the comfort of your office. \n\n\n\nBring your elevator pitch\, your curiosity\, and your coffee! \n\n\n\nSpots are limited—register today and get a head start on your conference networking! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members; members onlyRecommended CPEs: 0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Noble\n\n\n\nChief Audit Executive Virginia Tech \n\n\n\n\n\nJustin is the Chief Audit Executive at Virginia Tech. Justin’s involvement with ACUA began with his first Annual Conference in Portland\, Oregon in 2005. Since that time\, he has been “hooked” on the ACUA culture and become an ambassador for all the association can do for its members. Between Annual/AuditCon and Midyear/Audit Interactive\, Justin has attended well over 20 ACUA conferences. Justin has served as ACUA’s President\, a Board Member-at-Large\, as the distance education leader\, and on numerous committees and taskforces. Justin is a member of the ACUA Faculty and is a frequent speaker. In 2023 Justin was awarded ACUA’s Member Excellence in Service Award. Justin continues to serve and is currently ACUA’s liaison to NACUBO’s Accounting Principles Council. URL:https://acua.org/event/speed-e-networking-for-auditcon-attendees/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ACUA-Roundtable-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T215921 CREATED:20250729T133302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T173806Z UID:8197-1754575200-1754578800@acua.org SUMMARY:New Member Webinar Series: Tools & Resources DESCRIPTION:New Member Webinar Series: Tools & Resources \n \n \n Thursday\, August 7\, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging session highlighting ACUAs Tools and Resources. \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, you will hear from 3 ACUA Committee members who will talk about their respective committees and share insights and provide practical\, valuable information you can use in your day-to-day audits. \n\n\n\nJoanna Rojas\, Director of Communications Committee\, will discuss the refresh of ACUA Connect. Kristy Heffley\, Director of the Kick Starters Committee\, will discuss Kick Starters and provide an update on new kick starters to come. Will Hancock\, liaison for the Tools and Resources Committee\, will provide an overview of the Risk Dictionary and Resource Library and walkthrough ACUAs Tools & Resources website. \n\n\n\nIn the second half of the webinar\, we will open the floor for questions—providing a chance for members to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and learn how to make the most of ACUA Tools & Resources. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to make the most of ACUA Tools & Resources\n\n\n\nLearn where to look for valuable information to assist in audits (kickstarters\, risk dictionary\, etc)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Specialized KnowledgeAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members; members onlyRecommended CPEs: 0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Hancock\n\n\n\nAudit Manager \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Hancock is an Audit Manager in the Auburn University Office of Audit\, Compliance & Privacy. He joined Auburn in 2005 after working for Deloitte & Touche LLP and the State of Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. \n\n\n\nWill has been an active member of ACUA since 2005 and a dedicated volunteer for many years. He currently serves as a Board Member-at-Large and acts as the liaison for both the Tools and Resources Committee and the Recognition Committee. His previous leadership roles include serving as the Midyear Conference Director (2017–2019) and the Membership Committee Chair (2021–2023). He has also contributed to the Fraud Best Practices Committee and was part of the third cohort of the ACUA Leads! leadership program (2014–2015). In addition to his committee work\, Will has served as an ACUA mentor and has presented at multiple ACUA conferences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristy Heffley\n\n\n\nSenior Auditor \n\n\n\n\n\nKristy Heffley\, CIA\, began her internal audit career at the University at Buffalo in New York State’s public higher education system in 2018 and currently serves as a Senior Internal Auditor. In this role\, she conducts risk-based audits\, data analytics\, and compliance reviews across the university. Her earlier experience includes positions in IT\, engineering\, and accounting. \n\n\n\nKristy began volunteering with ACUA in 2020 as Resource Library Coordinator\, where she helped manage and enhance the organization’s online resource library. In 2023\, she joined the Kick Starters\, a subcommittee of the Tools and Resources Committee\, first as Coordinator and now as Director. In this role\, she feels fortunate to play a part in how ACUA members share expertise with other members – through the monthly publication of tools specifically designed to support audits in higher education. Through her volunteer work\, Kristy has contributed to knowledge sharing\, collaboration\, and the promotion of best practices in the internal audit community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoanna Rojas\n\n\n\nAudit Director \n\n\n\n\n\nJoanna Rojas is the University Audit Director at Duke University’s Office of Audit\, Risk\, and Compliance. This office provides an independent perspective on governance\, risk management\, and internal controls for the university\, DUMAC\, and related entities. Joanna and her team conduct risk-based audits covering financial\, operational\, compliance\, and information technology areas. \n\n\n\nJoanna joined the Office of Audit\, Risk\, and Compliance at Duke in 2008. Prior to this\, she gained experience auditing financial and IT processes at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Lowe’s Companies. \n\n\n\nShe holds a B.A. from Florida State University and an M.B.A. from Florida Gulf Coast University. Joanna is an active member of the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA)\, where she currently serves as chair of the communications committee. Additionally\, she has served on the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) board and currently serves on the Duke University Federal Credit Union Supervisory Committee. URL:https://acua.org/event/new-member-webinar-series-tools-resources/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ACUA-Roundtable-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T215921 CREATED:20250623T184021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T184052Z UID:8096-1751983200-1751986800@acua.org SUMMARY:New Member Webinar Series: Inside the ACUA Mentorship Program DESCRIPTION:New Member Webinar Series: Inside the ACUA Mentorship Program \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 8\, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging session highlighting the impact and value of the ACUA Mentorship Program—a dynamic initiative designed to cultivate professional growth\, leadership development\, and long-lasting connections within our organization. \n\n\n\nDuring this event\, Earl Jackson\, Director of the ACUA Mentorship Program\, will provide an overview of the program’s goals\, structure\, and the meaningful outcomes it has generated. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear directly from a successful Mentor/Mentee pair\, who will share their experiences\, insights\, and how their relationship has helped shape their professional journeys. \n\n\n\nIn the second half of the webinar\, we’ll open the floor for questions—providing a chance for attendees to engage\, explore\, and connect with the speakers and program leaders. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re considering becoming a mentor\, seeking mentorship\, or simply want to learn more about the program’s impact\, this session offers valuable takeaways for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and see mentorship in action! \n\n\n\nApply to the Mentorship Program here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Personal DevelopmentAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members; members onlyRecommended CPEs: 0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarl Jackson\n\n\n\nACUA Mentorship Director \n\n\n\nThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will learn more about the ACUA Mentorship Program\, hear directly from prior matches and have the opportunity to ask any follow up questions. URL:https://acua.org/event/new-member-webinar-series-inside-the-acua-mentorship-program/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ACUA-Roundtable-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T215921 CREATED:20250523T193329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T143441Z UID:7855-1750777200-1750780800@acua.org SUMMARY:ACUA 2025 Virtual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:ACUA 2025 Virtual Membership Meeting \n \n \n Tuesday\, June 24\, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ACUA President Laura Buchhorn and other board members for ACUA’s 2025 Virtual Membership Meeting. We are excited to share organizational information including: committee updates\, membership\, and financial progress. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members; members onlyRecommended CPEs: 0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Buchhorn\, CIA\, CFE\, CRMA\, CGAP\, CCSA\n\n\n\nACUA President \n\n\n\nThe University of Texas at San Antonio \n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to share organizational information including: committee updates\, membership\, and financial progress. URL:https://acua.org/event/acua-2025-virtual-membership-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ACUA-Roundtable-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T215921 CREATED:20250515T203857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T145751Z UID:7823-1748959200-1748962800@acua.org SUMMARY:New Member Webinar Series: Chat with ACUA President Laura Buchhorn DESCRIPTION:New Member Webinar Series: Chat with ACUA President Laura Buchhorn \n \n \n Tuesday\, June 3\, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Today! \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our inaugural New Member Webinar series featuring a conversation with our President\, Laura Buchhorn\, Audit Director at The University of Texas at San Antonio. You’ll hear firsthand how the organization has shaped our President’s professional journey — a testament to the lasting impact we hope to make in the lives and careers of each of our members. The second half of the session will be an interactive Q&A — a chance for new and prospective members to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and learn how to make the most of your membership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Personal DevelopmentAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: FreeRecommended CPEs: 0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Buchhorn\, CIA\, CFE\, CRMA\, CGAP\, CCSA\n\n\n\nACUA President \n\n\n\nThe University of Texas at San Antonio \n\n\n\n\n\nHear directly from our ACUA President\, learn more about the benefits of being part of ACUA\, and engage with other ACUA members in an open forum. URL:https://acua.org/event/new-member-webinar-series-chat-with-acua-president-laura-buchhorn/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ACUA-Roundtable-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T215921 CREATED:20250409T202739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T150030Z UID:7597-1746540000-1746543600@acua.org SUMMARY:AI for IAs on a Budget: Tools and Tactics for Internal Auditors DESCRIPTION:AI for IAs on a Budget: Tools and Tactics for Internal Auditors \n \n \n Tuesday\, 6th May 2025 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time \nRegistration is now closed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nMembers only event \n\n\n\nAI is rapidly transforming the internal audit landscape—but adopting it doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. This roundtable will explore practical\, no- and low-cost AI tools that internal auditors can use to enhance efficiency\, improve analysis\, and add value to their organizations. We’ll discuss real-world use cases\, demonstrate accessible tools\, and share experiences from audit teams experimenting with AI on a budget. Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or looking for cost-effective ways to expand your capabilities\, this session is designed to provide insights and resources you can start using right away. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this roundtable\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nIdentify no- and low-cost AI tools that can support internal audit activities such as data analysis\, report writing\, and risk assessment. \n\n\n\nUnderstand practical use cases for AI within the internal audit function\, with a focus on efficiency\, accuracy\, and value-added insights. \n\n\n\nEvaluate the potential benefits and limitations of free or low-cost AI solutions in the context of internal audit responsibilities. \n\n\n\nDiscuss key considerations for responsible and ethical use of AI tools\, including data privacy\, bias\, and internal control implications. \n\n\n\nApply at least one AI tool or technique demonstrated during the session to enhance a current or upcoming audit project.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Auditing (Governmental)Advance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members; members onlyRecommended CPEs: 0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\nACUA AI Committee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMandy Walker\n\n\n\nCAE for the Arkansas State University System \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJordan Ramsey\n\n\n\nDeputy Director of Internal Audit at Mississippi State University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteven Ridout\n\n\n\nAudit Manager\, The University of Mississippi URL:https://acua.org/event/ai-for-ias-on-a-budget-tools-and-tactics-for-internal-auditors/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ACUA-Roundtable-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T215921 CREATED:20250401T175529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T150134Z UID:7586-1745928000-1745931600@acua.org SUMMARY:Data Analytics Roundtable:  Payroll Data Analytics in Action DESCRIPTION:Data Analytics Roundtable: Payroll Data Analytics in Action \n \n \n Tuesday\, April 29 at 12:00 Eastern Time \nRegistration is now closed \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nMembers only event \n\n\n\nThe ACUA Data Analytics subcommittee is hosting a payroll data analytics roundtable\, providing members with a collaborative forum to share experiences and insights. The session will feature brief demonstrations of a few key payroll data analytics using readily available tools. This will be followed by breakout into rooms based on ERP systems for small group discussions to share our challenges\, successes\, and best practices. This will also allow participants the opportunity to network and connect with other members interested in data analytics. \n\n\n\nTools Demonstrated: \n\n\n\n\nExcel with Copilot \n\n\n\nTableau \n\n\n\nPower BI \n\n\n\n\nPayroll Analytics: \n\n\n\n\nIdentifying Potential Ghost Employees \n\n\n\nIdentifying Employees Paid After Termination \n\n\n\nComparing Employee vs Vendor Databases \n\n\n\n\nBreakout Rooms – ERP System: \n\n\n\n\nBanner \n\n\n\nWorkday \n\n\n\nOracle \n\n\n\nPeopleSoft \n\n\n\nOther \n\n\n\n\nThe presentation is suitable for anyone interested in payroll data analytics. The demonstrations will be designed for those less experienced in data analytics\, but auditors at all experience levels are encouraged to attend\, share insights/expertise\, and collaborate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this roundtable\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nApply data analytics to payroll audits.\n\n\n\nObserve in practice commonly used data analytics tools.\n\n\n\nConnect and establish relationships with fellow ACUA members to foster future collaborations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members; members onlyRecommended CPEs: 0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\nThe ACUA Data Analytics subcommittee was formed in 2019 to provide data analytics resources\, such kick starters\, to the ACUA community.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Aurich\n\n\n\nSenior Auditor\, Office of Audit\, Risk and Compliance\, Oregon State University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Scarabelli\n\n\n\nAudit Services Director\, Audit & Compliance Services\, Wake Forest University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Snedeker\n\n\n\nAssociate Director\, Internal Audit Department\, The Ohio State University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTiffany Yordan\n\n\n\nPrincipal Auditor\, Audit and Advisory Services\, Rutgers University\, and current director of the subcommittee  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlison Bogart\n\n\n\nAssociate Director of IT Audit\, University of Central Florida URL:https://acua.org/event/data-analytics-roundtable-payroll-data-analytics-in-action/ CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ACUA-Roundtable-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR