BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACUA - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ACUA 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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20260223T171735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T171736Z UID:8873-1776949200-1776952800@acua.org SUMMARY:Endpoint Security DESCRIPTION:Endpoint Security \n \n \n Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nEndpoint security is vital for higher education institutions due to diverse devices\, including university-owned systems\, personal devices\, research tools\, and IoT\, all accessing sensitive data. Weak security can lead to breaches\, data theft\, and operational disruption. This audit program evaluates endpoint security controls to protect confidentiality\, integrity\, and availability of information assets. It offers flexibility for comprehensive or targeted audits based on institutional needs. Key risk areas include malware\, unpatched software\, access management\, data exfiltration\, inadequate monitoring\, device loss\, phishing\, shadow IT\, BYOD/BYOC\, open-source tools\, and IoT. Addressing these ensures resilience against traditional and emerging cyber threats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of endpoint security in higher education.\n\n\n\nIdentify common endpoint risks and vulnerabilities.\n\n\n\nAssess the effectiveness of endpoint security controls.\n\n\n\nApply flexible audit methodologies based on institutional needs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Information TechnologyAdvance Preparation: MaterialsPrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMayur Patel\n\n\n\nDirector\, IT Audit \n\n\n\nColumbia University \n\n\n\n\n\nI am a senior technology and risk executive with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise technology\, cybersecurity\, and governance functions across higher education\, financial services\, and publicly traded organizations. My career has focused on aligning technology strategy with institutional and business objectives while maintaining strong operational discipline\, risk management\, and regulatory compliance. \n\n\n\nI currently serve as Director of Information Technology Audit at Columbia University\, where I provide enterprise-wide oversight of technology governance\, cybersecurity\, and control environments supporting complex academic and financial operations. I work closely with senior leadership to enhance technology resilience\, modernize processes\, and improve risk visibility across critical systems. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, I have held leadership roles at Yext\, Panasonic\, Vonage\, and Prudential Financial\, advising executive management and boards on technology risk\, cloud security\, regulatory readiness\, and large-scale transformation initiatives. My experience spans infrastructure\, application development\, cloud platforms\, vendor management\, and business continuity. \n\n\n\nI hold a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science\, and I maintain multiple industry certifications including CISSP\, CISM\, CISA\, and CRISC. URL:https://acua.org/event/endpoint-security/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20260406T220144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163434Z UID:9168-1776258000-1776261600@acua.org SUMMARY:From Risk to Recommendations: Part II (Conforming to Standards Domain V for Advisory Services) DESCRIPTION:From Risk to Recommendations: Part II (Conforming to Standards Domain V for Advisory Services) \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nContinue the conversation with ACUA’s Auditing and Accounting Principles sub-committee. How does your internal audit function conform with Domain V of the Standards when performing advisory services? Join us in several breakout discussions exchanging experiences with your peers. \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 webinar\, participants will be able to \n\n\n\n\nPlan activities specific to your institution to achieve conformance with the new IIA Global Standards 13.2\, 14.2\, & 15.2 when performing advisory services.\n\n\n\nArticulate expectations of the new IIA Global Standards 13.2-Engagement Risk Assessments\, 14.2-Analysis and Potential Engagement Findings\, and 15.2-Confirming the Implementation and Recommendations or Action Plans when performing advisory services.\n\n\n\nIdentify operational changes your organization has made\, or needs to make\, to conform with the new IIA Global Standards 13.2\, 14.2\, & 15.3 when performing advisory services.\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: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Information\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\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\nSusie Geiger\n\n\n\nThe University of Kansas \n\n\n\n\n\n4 years in higher education internal auditing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelissa Primus\, CPA\, CIA\n\n\n\nMinnesota State \n\n\n\n\n\n25+ years in audit and advisory in higher education and 4 years of external auditing experience. \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. URL:https://acua.org/event/from-risk-to-recommendations-part-ii-conforming-to-standards-domain-v-for-advisory-services/ 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:20260324T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20251110T173851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T213037Z UID:8679-1774335600-1774544400@acua.org SUMMARY:2026 ACUA Virtual Spring Summit DESCRIPTION:The 2026 ACUA Virtual Spring Summit is March 24 – 26\, 2026. This three-day professional education event\, designed to deliver 18 CPE hours across three dynamic tracks\, will be a platform for higher education internal auditors from across the country to share their expertise and learn from each other. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register Now URL:https://acua.org/event/virtual-spring-summit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ACUA-Virtual-Summit-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 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:20260305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20260209T152705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T180916Z UID:8906-1772715600-1772719200@acua.org SUMMARY:Fraud Risk Fundamentals: Awareness\, Prevention\, and Mitigation Strategies DESCRIPTION:Fraud Risk Fundamentals: Awareness\, Prevention\, and Mitigation Strategies \n \n \n Thursday\, March 5\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nThis session will provide a refresher on the fundamentals of fraud and the common risk factors facing higher education institutions. Participants will gain clarity on fraud risk roles and responsibilities across the institution\, emphasizing shared accountability\, stewardship of resources\, and alignment with institutional mission and values. The session will also examine real world examples of higher education fraud\, waste\, and abuse and emerging trends\, highlighting key lessons learned\, common control breakdowns\, and practical indicators of elevated risk. Attendees will strengthen their understanding of how to proactively identify\, assess\, and mitigate fraud risks in support of ethical operations\, regulatory compliance\, and long-term institutional sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nRefresher on the basics of fraud and common risk factors for higher education institutions\n\n\n\nIdentify fraud risk roles and responsibilities for prevention and detection\n\n\n\nUnderstand common fraud\, waste\, and abuse schemes in higher education through case examples and lessons learned\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshley Deihr\n\n\n\nPrincipal \n\n\n\nBaker Tilly \n\n\n\n\n\nAshley is a principal in Baker Tilly’s higher education practice. With nearly 20 years of experience\, Ashley assists institutions to achieve strategic and financial success\, optimize operational effectiveness and enhance compliance. Ashley drives innovation through strategic and enterprise risk assessments\, internal audit and compliance reviews and investigations and business process reviews. She has assisted clients in developing and reengineering infrastructures\, governance practices\, internal controls and business processes to mitigate risk and enhance efficiency\, effectiveness and compliance in such areas as budgeting and resource management\, financial management and reporting\, sponsored research administration\, compliance governance\, student support and wellbeing and international operations. Ashley is a Certified Public Accountant\, a Certified Internal Auditor\, and a Certified Fraud Examiner. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Hoffer\n\n\n\nManagerBaker Tilly \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWill is a Manager in Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory practice with over 7 years of experience serving higher education institutions\, not for profit organizations\, and government contractors. He leads outsourced and co sourced internal audit engagements\, helping institutions strengthen governance\, risk management\, and internal controls. Will facilitates enterprise and fraud risk assessments and has extensive experience conducting investigations for colleges and universities. He specializes in helping institutions identify\, assess\, and mitigate fraud risk in alignment with their mission and regulatory requirements. He frequently presents at industry conferences on fraud related topics and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). URL:https://acua.org/event/fraud-risk-fundamentals-awareness-prevention-and-mitigation-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20260108T191358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T134936Z UID:8759-1769691600-1769695200@acua.org SUMMARY:Cybersecurity – What’s New\, What’s Next? DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity – What’s New\, What’s Next? \n \n \n Thursday\, January 29\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nCybersecurity continues to be a key area of focus for colleges and universities. Institutions are managing ongoing risks related to ransomware\, phishing\, and third-party exposure\, while also adapting to the growing use of cloud services and artificial intelligence. Regulatory expectations have matured. Colleges and universities are responding to a range of evolving requirements including the finalized NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 released in 2024\, and expanding state\, federal\, and data privacy mandates. Internal audit teams play an important role in evaluating how institutions are responding to this changing landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nSummarize current cybersecurity trends and risks relevant to higher education.\n\n\n\nIdentify how emerging technologies such as cloud platforms and artificial intelligence impact cyber risk.\n\n\n\nDescribe the regulatory environment affecting higher education institutions\, including NIST CSF 2.0 and evolving state and local data protection requirements.\n\n\n\nExplain internal audit’s role in supporting cybersecurity oversight and risk management.\n\n\n\nApply cybersecurity considerations in audit planning and stakeholder communication.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Information TechnologyAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick Russell\n\n\n\nManaging Director \n\n\n\nProtiviti \n\n\n\n\n\nNick is a Managing Director based in Dallas\, bringing over 15 years of internal audit and risk consulting experience to his role. He leads technology audit efforts\, guiding teams to solve complex client challenges across a wide range of industries. He supports clients throughout the full internal audit lifecycle and in implementing and sustaining internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) programs. His core areas of focus include IT audit\, project risk advisory services\, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. \n\n\n\nA recognized thought leader\, Nick is a frequent public speaker on topics such as the evolving role of the internal audit advisor\, project risk\, emerging IT risks\, and the development of the technology audit universe. In 2024\, he was honored for his leadership in learning and development through the creation of a Project Risk Advisory training program\, which earned a prestigious Brandon Hall Excellence Award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMohammed Shaikh\n\n\n\nProtiviti \n\n\n\n\n\nMohammed has over ten years of experience in Internal and External Audit engagements leading Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (SOX) engagements\, SOX advisory\, and managing security and operational IT Audits. Mohammed is a member of Protiviti’s higher education team and has supported client in this industry for over five years. Prior to joining Protiviti\, Mohammed managed and executed IT SOX projects for multiple domestic and international clients working in an external auditor capacity at a Big 4 accounting firm. URL:https://acua.org/event/cybersecurity-whats-new-whats-next/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 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:20251204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20251113T131024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T234950Z UID:8682-1764853200-1764856800@acua.org SUMMARY:AI in Higher Education: Opportunities\, Risks\, and Audit Readiness DESCRIPTION:AI in Higher Education: Opportunities\, Risks\, and Audit Readiness \n \n \n Thursday\, December 4\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nThis webinar\, AI in Higher Education: Opportunities\, Risks\, and Audit Readiness\, explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the academic landscape and its implications for internal audit. Participants will gain insights into the evolving role of AI in higher education\, examine practical applications\, and learn how to identify associated risks and implement effective controls. The session will also provide strategies to prepare for future developments\, to remain compliant and audit-ready in an AI-driven environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the role and transformation of AI in higher education \n\n\n\nUnderstand practical applications and use cases for AI in Internal Audit \n\n\n\nIdentify risks and controls associated with AI and prepare for the future of AI in higher education\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Information TechnologyAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda Smith\n\n\n\nDirector \n\n\n\nCLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) \n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda is a manager with the Business Risk Services Group with over 16 years of experience\, including six years with CLA and seven years at a publicly traded company. She has served as a lead financial systems analyst and SOX compliance liaison and has led internal audit and SOX compliance functions at a Fortune 500 firm. Additionally\, Amanda has extensive experience in outsourced internal audit support\, SOX compliance testing\, SOC reporting\, and risk assessments across various industries\, including higher education and government services. URL:https://acua.org/event/ai-in-higher-education-opportunities-risks-and-audit-readiness/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20251010T113602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T163218Z UID:8606-1763643600-1763647200@acua.org SUMMARY:Auditing Student Organizations DESCRIPTION:Auditing Student Organizations \n \n \n Thursday\, November 20\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nStudent organizations and student activities offer leadership and involvement opportunities to enhance the college experience and the students’ growth and development. These activities can often come with a variety of risks to consider including financial\, safety\, and reputational risks. \n\n\n\nColleges and universities have a unique relationship with these organizations that are affiliated but also function as a third party in many ways. Policies and guidelines established by the institution for student organizations must conform to the First Amendment of Right of Assembly and Association’s principles which give rights of free expression\, assembly\, and association to recognized student organizations. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide considerations in the areas of student organization governance\, financial management\, events\, and travel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nIdentify and assess key risks associated with student organizations. \n\n\n\nEvaluate governance structures and internal controls related to student organizations. \n\n\n\nDesign and implement audit procedures tailored to student organizations. \n\n\n\nInterpret audit findings and develop practical\, risk-based recommendations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAissata Sow\n\n\n\nInternal Auditor II \n\n\n\nTexas A&M University System \n\n\n\n\n\nAissata Sow is an Internal Auditor II for the System Internal Audit Department. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economic and Social Administration and her master’s degree of Finance in Banking and Finance from University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne\, France in February 2017. Prior to joining the System Internal Audit team in January 2024\, Aissata worked for Texas A&M University as a financial accountant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChesney Cote\n\n\n\nSenior Manager \n\n\n\nTexas A&M University System \n\n\n\n\n\nChesney Cote is a Senior Manager for the System Internal Audit Department. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and her Master’s of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University in May 2010. Prior to joining the System Internal Audit team in July 2012\, Chesney worked for Ernst & Young LLP in Houston as an IT auditor for the Advisory Services practice. Chesney is also a C.P.A.\, C.I.A. and C.I.S.A. URL:https://acua.org/event/auditing-student-organizations/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20251010T113415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T175001Z UID:8619-1762952400-1762956000@acua.org SUMMARY:The State of Internal Audit in Higher Ed: Insights\, Benchmarks & What’s Next DESCRIPTION:The State of Internal Audit in Higher Ed: Insights\, Benchmarks & What’s Next \n \n \n Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nBased on findings from the joint ACUA/Baker Tilly survey of internal audit functions across higher education\, this webinar will provide timely insights into the evolving landscape of internal auditing in colleges and universities. Attendees will explore key trends in areas such as internal audit team size and structure\, team skill sets\, risk coverage strategies\, coordination with other risk and compliance functions\, alignment with the new Global Internal Audit Standards\, and reporting practices to audit committees. Whether you’re leading a mature audit function or building one in a resource-constrained environment\, this session will offer practical takeaways to help internal auditors adapt\, align with institutional priorities\, and maximize their value in a changing higher education environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nAssess how internal audit functions are adapting in terms of team size\, skill sets\, and coverage strategies to meet evolving institutional risks and expectations. \n\n\n\nIdentify and discuss current trends impacting internal audit practices in higher education\, including risk areas such as cybersecurity\, compliance\, and financial sustainability.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how internal audit functions are evolving to incorporate data analytics\, artificial intelligence\, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance audit effectiveness and responsiveness.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshley Deihr\, CPA\, CIA\, CFE\n\n\n\nPrincipal \n\n\n\nBaker Tilly Advisory Group\, LP \n\n\n\n\n\nAshley is a principal in Baker Tilly’s higher education industry practice. With over 20 years of experience\, Ashley assists universities to understand\, manage\, and mitigate risk through collaborative\, innovative internal audit and risk advisory services. Her teams drive strategic\, financial\, and student success at higher education institutions through strategic and enterprise risk assessments\, internal audit and compliance reviews and investigations and business process reviews. She has assisted institutions in developing and reengineering infrastructures\, governance practices\, internal controls and business processes to mitigate risk and enhance efficiency\, effectiveness and compliance in such areas as budgeting and resource management\, financial management and reporting\, sponsored research administration\, compliance governance\, student support and wellbeing and international operations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Cullen\, CISA\, CISSP\, CIPP/US\, CCP\n\n\n\nPrincipal \n\n\n\nBaker Tilly Advisory Group\, LP \n\n\n\n\n\nMike Cullen is a principal with Baker Tilly\, a national accounting and advisory firm. Mike is the higher education cybersecurity and IT risk leader for the firm. For over 20 years\, he has worked with a variety of higher education institutions of various size and complexity\, leading myriad cybersecurity and IT assessments\, audits\, and advisory projects\, including evaluating information privacy and cybersecurity programs\, testing compliance\, and performing ethical hacking. Mike has presented to a variety of audiences\, including executives\, technologist\, and auditors\, at local\, regional\, and national events hosted by organizations such as\, ACUA\, AUECO\, AGB\, CACUBO\, EACUBO\, EDUCAUSE\, IIA\, ISACA\, NACUBO\, NCURA\, and SCCE. Additionally\, Mike has presented numerous webinars and on-campus at many universities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNikki Pittman\, CIA\, CISA\, CFE\n\n\n\nChief Audit Executive \n\n\n\nUniversity of Alaska System \n\n\n\n\n\nNichole Pittman was born and raised in Fairbanks\, Alaska. Pittman is responsible for oversight of the internal audit and institutional compliance functions for the University of Alaska System. She graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a B.B.A. in Accounting in 2003 and is a CIA\, CISA\, and CFE. Pittman began working at the System Office of Audit and Compliance Services as an assistant auditor in 2003 and held the position of information systems auditor prior to becoming the Chief Audit Executive for Audit and Compliance Services in 2008. URL:https://acua.org/event/the-state-of-internal-audit-in-higher-ed-insights-benchmarks-whats-next/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 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:20250914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20250130T145810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T160220Z UID:7253-1757851200-1758196800@acua.org SUMMARY:AuditCon 2025 DESCRIPTION:AuditCon 2025 is September 14–18\, 2025\, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville\, Kentucky. Join us for AuditCon 2025 —the premier conference designed for higher education auditors. Engage in insightful sessions\, collaborate with peers\, and explore innovative solutions to elevate your audit practice. This event offers a dynamic environment that blends learning\, application\, and networking opportunities tailored to the needs of the higher education audit community. \n\n\n\nRegister Here >>> URL:https://acua.org/event/auditcon-2025/ LOCATION:Galt House Hotel\, 140 N. Fourth Street\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40202\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ACUA_AuditCon-eSig_2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 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:20250828T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20250718T170131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T170813Z UID:8173-1756386000-1756389600@acua.org SUMMARY:Auditing Campus Bookstores & Related Operations DESCRIPTION:Auditing Campus Bookstores & Related Operations \n \n \n Thursday\, August 28\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nCampus bookstores provide goods and services to students\, employees\, and the public. They are generally auxiliary units intentioned to make sufficient profits to not only sustain their operations\, but often\, to help fund other institutional programs. In this task\, there are a multitude of risks at play. In this training\, we will take a deep dive into financial\, operational\, regulatory\, and information technology risks\, as well as provide an unfortunate but true story of how it can all go wrong and what fraud risk factors you can look for in your next bookstore or related operations review. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nIdentify related risks. \n\n\n\nEvaluate key controls. \n\n\n\nPlan and execute related tests and/or data analytics. \n\n\n\nDevelop related recommendations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Kickstarter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatalie B. McNish\, CFE\, CGAP\n\n\n\nDirector of Internal Audit & Risk Management \n\n\n\nMissouri State University \n\n\n\n\n\nNatalie B. McNish serves as the Director of Internal Audit & Risk Management for Missouri State University and is a well-known presenter for ACUA events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrant Jones\n\n\n\nInternal Auditor \n\n\n\nMissouri State University \n\n\n\n\n\nGrant Jones serves as an Internal Auditor\, but prior to his time in Audit & Risk Management\, Grant serves as the Business Operations Manager for the campus bookstore for over 10 years. Together\, Grant’s bookstore operations knowledge and their combined auditing experience provide a wealth of information to inform your next audit of a campus bookstore or other related operation. URL:https://acua.org/event/auditing-campus-bookstores-related-operations/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 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:20250724T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20250509T192946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T183724Z UID:7771-1753362000-1753365600@acua.org SUMMARY:Tech Meets Talent In Internal Audit DESCRIPTION:Tech Meets Talent In internal Audit \n \n \n Thursday\, July 24\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nInternal audit teams are facing increasing pressure from a very challenging labor market\, responding to audit committee and senior management demands to “do more with less\,” and a continually changing regulatory environment. \n\n\n\nThrough this presentation\, internal audit practitioners will be exposed to thought leadership on how technology including generative AI can become cornerstones in the foundation for more effective internal audit execution to improve the identification and assessment of potential risks\, to provide better audit coverage\, to deliver more impactful insights\, recommendations\, and reports and to enhance staff engagement\, development\, and retention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nExplain how analytics and generative AI can be incorporated into all phases of the internal audit process. \n\n\n\nApply a proven methodology for embedding analytics and generative AI into your audit process and the benefits that can be realized. \n\n\n\nDescribe how leveraging technology can help you attract and retain better talent on your internal audit team.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended 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\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessie Austin \n\n\n\nGRC Specialist Solution Consultant \n\n\n\nWorkiva \n\n\n\n\n\nJessie Austin is a GRC Specialist Solution Consultant at Workiva\, supporting the Public Sector team with a focus on higher education. With over a decade of experience in risk management\, internal audit\, and compliance\, Jessie partners with institutions to modernize governance processes through technology. Since joining Workiva in 2023\, Jessie has led tailored demos\, proof of concepts\, and enablement efforts that help public sector organizations align with evolving regulatory requirements. Prior to Workiva\, Jessie served as the Audit Liaison at the U.S. Mint and worked in risk advisory at Ernst & Young\, supporting clients across government\, finance\, and healthcare. Jessie is passionate about helping institutions streamline operations\, improve transparency\, and drive impactful risk-informed decision-making. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrant Ostler \n\n\n\nGRC Industry Principal \n\n\n\nWorkiva \n\n\n\n\n\nGrant Ostler\, CPA\, CIA is a GRC Industry Principal at Workiva and has more than 35 years of experience primarily in the disciplines of auditing\, enterprise risk management\, and process improvement. He served two decades as the Chief Audit Executive for entities ranging from Fortune 500 companies to pre-IPO companies including building internal audit functions from scratch and leading the implementation of SOX 404 compliance programs for three companies. URL:https://acua.org/event/tech-meets-talent/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 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:20250626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20250509T192738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T193451Z UID:7767-1750942800-1750946400@acua.org SUMMARY:10 Cybersecurity Questions Higher Ed Organizations Should Be Able to Answer DESCRIPTION:10 Cybersecurity Questions Higher Ed Organizations Should Be Able to Answer \n \n \n Thursday\, June 26\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nThreats from cybersecurity are pervasive and relentless — and higher ed organizations need to have a plan and policies in place to protect themselves from an attack. This session will review what data is important and the security training staff should receive. In addition\, higher ed leaders should be aware of how vulnerabilities are addressed within their organization. Attendees will learn if they are ready for an attack and what an attacker could do in their environment. Participants will also learn how to respond to a security incident. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nRecognize common threats and social engineering techniques \n\n\n\nIdentify online behaviors that can lead to increased exposure \n\n\n\nLearn where the organization can focus valuable risk-mitigation resources \n\n\n\nDevelop and refine a framework of knowledge to plan future security efforts\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Information TechnologyAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended 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\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Lee\n\n\n\nPrincipal\, Higher Education \n\n\n\nCLA \n\n\n\n\n\nAndy has experience in public accounting specializing in providing assurance and audit services for a variety of organizations\, focusing on higher education and state and local government agencies. In addition to assisting clients with technical accounting and reporting issues\, he has extensive experience developing audit plans\, reviewing all work performed by staff and assisting in their professional development. This work also includes the performance of internal control reviews\, reliability of financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations\, and compliance audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoran Jovic\n\n\n\nCybersecurity Consultant \n\n\n\nCLA \n\n\n\n\n\nZoran is a Cybersecurity Consultant in the CLA Cybersecurity & Advisory Services Group focused on Technical Assessments. Zoran currently leads teams who perform network penetration testing\, internal and external vulnerability assessments\, social engineering assessments\, and wireless network security assessments. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining the firm\, Zoran worked with a wide range of organizations\, spanning start-up small businesses up to Fortune 10. Zoran’s experience includes technical assessments\, project management and consulting. Zoran is a United States Army Veteran and has a B.A. in Cybersecurity. URL:https://acua.org/event/10-cybersecurity-questions-higher-ed-organizations-should-be-able-to-answer/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 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:20250613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20250520T145114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T221414Z UID:7826-1749816000-1749819600@acua.org SUMMARY:CAE Panel on Federal Directives DESCRIPTION:CAE Panel on Federal Directives \n \n \n Friday\, June 13\, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 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\nWe invite you to attend a panel discussion with esteemed Chief Audit Executives from the Higher Education sector. This event will offer ACUA members invaluable insights into the strategies these leaders employ to remain informed about federal directives and the innovative approaches they are exploring to enhance the value of Internal Audit within their university leadership. \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\nJulia Hann\, CPA\, CIA\, CRMA\n\n\n\nChief Audit Executive \n\n\n\nUniversity of North Florida \n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Hann has served as the Chief Audit Executive of UNF’s Office of Internal Auditing since 2016. Julia takes a proactive leadership role to perform internal audits\, consulting engagements\, trainings\, and risk assessment coordination. She has more than 20 years of internal audit work experience – her previous employers have included Georgia College & State University (GCSU)\, California State University Chancellor’s Office and The City of San Diego. Julia is an ACUA Past President and plays an active role with the ACUA Advocacy Committee\, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Northeast Florida Chapter\, The IIA Chapter Relations Committee\, and the GCSU College of Business & Technology Leadership Advisory Board. \n\n\n\n\n\nPanelist Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeigh Goller\, CPA\n\n\n\nChief Audit\, Risk and Compliance Officer \n\n\n\nDuke University and Duke University Health System \n\n\n\n\n\nLeigh Goller is the Chief Audit\, Risk and Compliance Officer for Duke University and Duke University Health System. She is an advisor and resource to senior leadership as it considers issues of controls\, compliance and risk across the Duke entities. Leigh has institutional responsibility for directing and coordinating an integrated internal audit and risk management function\, both of which have an enterprise-wide scope and a federated university compliance function\, as well as accountability to enhance the ability of these functions to advance the mission of Duke. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgnessa Vartanova\, CPA\, CIA\, CISA\, CFE\, CRMA\n\n\n\nAssociate Vice President and Chief Audit Executive \n\n\n\nUniversity of Colorado \n\n\n\n\n\nAgnessa Vartanova has been the Associate Vice President and Chief Audit Executive at the University of Colorado since February 2021. Prior to joining CU\, she held leadership roles in global internal audit functions at Ball Corporation and DaVita\, Inc.\, Colorado-based Fortune 500 companies. Agnessa strives to elevate the role of internal audit by consistently delivering pragmatic and meaningful insight to stakeholders. Agnessa is currently serving as the ACUA Best Practices Committee Chair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Bowers\, CIA\, CGMA\n\n\n\nChief University Auditor \n\n\n\nBrown University \n\n\n\n\n\nMike Bowers has been with Brown University since 2019. Prior to joining Brown University as its Chief University Auditor\, Mike spent over two decades gaining knowledge of the culture and operation of higher education and sponsored research at MIT. Prior to MIT\, Mike worked in the public accounting sector. He is currently an adjunct professor for Northeastern University with a focus on governmental and not-for-profit financial reporting. Mike serves as the Audit Committee Chair for the Boston Latin School Association (BLSA). Mike was the Chair of the ACUA Audit Committee from 2005 to 2011. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam Harrison\n\n\n\nChief Audit Executive \n\n\n\nUniversity of Arizona \n\n\n\n\n\nBill Harrison is the Chief Audit Executive at the University of Arizona. Prior to joining the University of Arizona\, he held key positions at the University of Vermont\, the Rochester Institute of Technology and the National Science Foundation. He also served as president of the Green Mountain chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors and has dedicated his career to promoting best practices in government and higher education. URL:https://acua.org/event/cae-panel-on-federal-directives/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 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:20250522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20250130T200346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T173249Z UID:7275-1747918800-1747922400@acua.org SUMMARY:Audit-Bots: Revolutionizing Audits with RPA and Macros DESCRIPTION:Audit-Bots: Revolutionizing Audits with RPA and Macros \n \n \n Thursday\, May 22\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 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 insightful webinar on the transformative power of Macros\, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the internal audit landscape. We will cover key topics including an introduction to Macros\, RPA and AI\, their significance in internal auditing\, and how they can streamline audit tasks\, improve accuracy\, and reduce manual effort. We will also cover the associated risks and problems with Macros and RPA. Additionally\, there will be a live demonstration showcasing RPA and AI tools in action within an internal audit setting. The webinar will also delve into future trends\, discussing what to expect in the coming years regarding the integration of RPA and AI in internal auditing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Use Cases for Robot Process Automation and AI in Internal Audit.\n\n\n\nDiscuss key risks in using RPA and AI to automate Audit processes.\n\n\n\nBe able to develop a “Bot” using robot process Automation or Macros (Excel).\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Information TechnologyAdvance Preparation: Optional (if wanting to follow along on the demonstration): Download of UIPathPrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nUiPath\n\n\n\nMacros (Excel)\n\n\n\nDownload slides\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNik Henegar\n\n\n\nStaff Auditor \n\n\n\nUniversity of Tennessee System \n\n\n\n\n\nNik Henegar is a Graduate of the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville with a Master of Accountancy and a concentration in Information Management. Currently\, Nik works as a Staff Auditor for the University of Tennessee System. Nik has a strong background in information systems\, data analytics\, and programming. They are highly motivated in researching and staying up to date with technological innovations to use in Internal Audit processes. In addition to his professional role\, Nik serves as the Vice Chair for the ACUA Diverse and Inclusive Leadership Committee\, promoting diversity and inclusion within the internal audit field. URL:https://acua.org/event/audit-bots-revolutionizing-audits-with-rpa-and-macros/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 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:20250501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20250409T202220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T202341Z UID:7616-1746086400-1748710800@acua.org SUMMARY:Internal Audit Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:May is Your Month Internal Audit Month!We know you perform some of the most unheralded\, yet vital\, work year-round\, but May is the best month to let the world know about it. The IIA makes it easy to celebrate Internal Audit Month every May. URL:https://acua.org/event/internal-audit-awareness-month/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20250130T200256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T181608Z UID:7272-1745499600-1745503200@acua.org SUMMARY:Navigating Policy Changes in Academia DESCRIPTION:Navigating Policy Changes in Academia \n \n \n Thursday\, April 24\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 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 discussion on how recent policy shifts are reshaping academic environments and the implications for auditors with a public health perspective. This session will explore strategies for evaluating institutional responses to legislative changes\, with a focus on promoting accountability\, ethical practices\, and equitable outcomes in higher education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Impact of Policy Changes: Analyze how recent legislative shifts influence academic institutions\, particularly in the context of public health priorities.\n\n\n\nEvaluate Institutional Responses: Learn methodologies for assessing how academic environments adapt to and comply with evolving policies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: EthicsAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah MacCarthy\, ScD\n\n\n\nMagic City LGBTQ Health Studies Endowed Chair \n\n\n\nUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham \n\n\n\n\n\nSarah MacCarthy\, ScD is the inaugural holder of the Magic City LGBTQ Health Studies Endowed Chair at the University of Alabama\, Birmingham. She has more than 15 years experience in applying systematic mixed-methods research to address sexual and gender minority health and wellbeing in the US and internationally. Dr. MacCarthy completed her masters and doctoral studies at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and postdoctoral training with the Brown University-affiliated Miriam Hospital Immunology Center. Dr. MacCarthy’s research utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methods to examine individual\, programmatic and policy related aspects of accessing services across diverse contexts. At UAB she also serves as the Director for the Center of the Study of Sexual and Gender Health and the Co-Director of the Center for AIDS Research. She has over 80 peer-reviewed articles and has also published her work in high readership venues such as Scientific American\, US News & World Report\, and The New Yorker. URL:https://acua.org/event/diversity-equity-inclusion/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T235959 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20250409T202459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T202501Z UID:7622-1745107200-1745711999@acua.org SUMMARY:National Volunteer Week DESCRIPTION: URL:https://acua.org/event/national-volunteer-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123416 CREATED:20250130T200118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T165849Z UID:7270-1743080400-1743084000@acua.org SUMMARY:Sponsored Programs Risk Assessments DESCRIPTION:Sponsored Programs Risk Assessments \n \n \n Thursday\, March 27\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 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 upcoming webinar to discuss sponsored programs risk assessments. Speakers will provide an overview of the risk assessments process\, discuss current industry trends commonly identified within sponsored research programs\, and provide examples and case studies of assessments we have recently performed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the process and key steps to complete when conducting a sponsored programs risk assessment.\n\n\n\nIdentify high-risk areas to consider during sponsored programs risk assessments.\n\n\n\nIdentify potential audits and monitoring plans to mitigate sponsored programs risks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nSponsored Programs Risk Assessments PDF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharles Ciano\n\n\n\nSenior Manager \n\n\n\nBaker Tilly US\, LLP \n\n\n\n\n\nCharles Ciano is a Senior Manager with Baker Tilly\, a national accounting and advisory firm\, within the Risk Advisory practice. Charles has over 18 years of experience in public and private grants management and compliance across multiple industries including nonprofit\, universities\, hospitals\, and local government agencies. He has served in various leadership roles where he was responsible for federal and state grant-making\, subrecipient monitoring\, and establishing grant management policies\, provisions\, and initial staffing structures. Charles has managed grant and contract compliance from state/local agencies in over 15 states and multiple federal sources including DOE\, ED\, DOL\, DOJ\, NIH\, NSF\, DOD\, and AmeriCorps. He holds a master’s degree in nonprofit management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarissa Tirinzoni\n\n\n\nManager \n\n\n\nBaker Tilly US\, LLP \n\n\n\n\n\nKarissa Tirinzoni is a Manager in the Risk Advisory practice at Baker Tilly with over 9 years of professional accounting and internal audit experience. Her areas of expertise include sponsored research\, financial controls\, compliance and internal control assessments. Karissa is a key contributor on internal audit and consulting engagements\, supporting clients with grant management and compliance with federal guidelines and agencies including Uniform Guidance\, DOE\, ED\, NIH\, and NSF. She holds a bachelors degree in Accounting and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelsey Foreman\n\n\n\nSenior Consultant \n\n\n\nBaker Tilly US\, LLP \n\n\n\n\n\nKelsey Foreman is a Senior Consultant in the Risk Advisory practice at Baker Tilly with over 7 years of experience performing internal audit and compliance services for higher education institutions. Her specific focus includes performing sponsored research compliance assessments\, quality assessment reviews\, and process and operational reviews. Kelsey assists with numerous engagements\, ensuring adherence to federal guidelines and agencies including Uniform Guidance\, DOE\, DOD\, NIH\, and NSF. She holds a masters degree in Accounting and Information Systems. URL:https://acua.org/event/sponsored-programs/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACUA-Resource-Webinar-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123417 CREATED:20241203T150127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T175506Z UID:6820-1741521600-1741780800@acua.org SUMMARY:Audit Interactive 2025 DESCRIPTION:Find out all the details at the Audit Interactive web page by clicking on the link. URL:https://acua.org/event/audit-interactive-2025/ LOCATION:Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel\, 1 North Broadway Avenue\, Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\, 73102\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ACUA_AI-Web-Banner-368px_2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T123417 CREATED:20241127T175124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T170510Z UID:6712-1740661200-1740664800@acua.org SUMMARY:The New Era of Fraud in Higher Education DESCRIPTION:The New Era of Fraud in Higher Education \n \n \n Thursday\, February 27\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 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\nFraud in higher education presents significant financial\, reputational\, and operational risks. This webinar will shed light on how internal audit and an ERM program can work together to proactively detect\, prevent\, and respond to fraud in higher education. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of fraud risks unique to colleges and universities such as student aid fraud\, financial fraud\, and cybersecurity threats. The webinar will provide actionable strategies for integrating fraud risk management into audit planning\, leveraging data analytics for fraud detection\, and aligning and collaborating with enterprise risk management programs.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nEvaluate and align how audit and an ERM program can collaborate for a risk-based approach.\n\n\n\nIdentify fraud risks in higher education.\n\n\n\nLeverage technology for continuous monitoring and continuous risk assessments.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nNew Era of Fraud PDF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Trepte\n\n\n\nSolutions Sales Director – SME Public Sector \n\n\n\nDiligent \n\n\n\n\n\nWith an IT background\, Chris has held consulting roles managing client engagements focused on IT General Controls\, SOC 2 Readiness\, ICFR\, SOX\, NIST Compliance\, and IT Security reviews. In March 2022\, he transitioned to Diligent\, first as a Client Partner in Customer Success\, then managing implementations in Professional Services\, and now as a Solutions Sales Director. Across these roles\, he has driven client success\, GRC technology adoption\, and growth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatja Freeman\n\n\n\nSolutions Sales Director – SME Public Sector \n\n\n\nDiligent \n\n\n\n\n\nKatja is a domain expert at Diligent\, a comprehensive GRC SaaS platform provider. She has more than 10 years of public sector audit experience working for the City and County of Denver Auditor’s Office and was last in the position of Audit Director. There\, she was responsible for the strategic direction and quality control of 45 plus performance\, financial\, and IT auditors. Before that\, Katja worked as a program evaluator at the Legislative Service Office of the State of Wyoming.  \n\n\n\nKatja also served as the chair of the professional issues committee of the Association of Local Government Auditors. URL:https://acua.org/event/risk-assessment/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AdobeStock_109035238-RiskAsses.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR