BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACUA - ECPv6.15.20//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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185354 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:20251112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185354 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:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185355 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:20251204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185355 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:20260114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185355 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:20260129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185355 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:20260305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185355 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:20260312T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185355 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:20260324T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185355 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:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185355 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:20260423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185355 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:20260927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185355 CREATED:20260109T221436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T224009Z UID:8808-1790496000-1790874000@acua.org SUMMARY:AuditCon 2026 DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for AuditCon 2026! URL:https://acua.org/event/auditcon-2026/ LOCATION:Sheraton New Orleans Hotel\, 500 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acua.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AuditCon-General-Tile-Web-Save-the-Date.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR