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: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:20260324T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T081350 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:20260521T081350 CREATED:20260406T220144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T205937Z 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:20260521T081350 CREATED:20260223T171735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T173116Z 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:20260521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T081350 CREATED:20260416T174145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T175350Z UID:9066-1779368400-1779372000@acua.org SUMMARY:Leveraging Data Analytics in Sponsored Research Audits DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Data Analytics in Sponsored Research Audits \n \n \n Thursday\, May 21\, 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\nThe ACUA Data Analytics Sub-Committee is hosting a webinar on sponsored research data analytics\, designed to provide members with practical insights into applying data analytics to sponsored research audits. This session will (1) provide a high-level overview and introduction to sponsored research; and (2) feature demonstrations of key analytics using readily available tools\, along with examples of how these approaches can identify anomalies and enhance audit effectiveness. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a foundational understanding of sponsored research expense data and see real-world applications of associated audit analytics. This webinar is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your data analytics skills by applying them to sponsored research auditing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nExplain key sponsored research concepts\, including an overview of current trends\, emerging issues\, and common audit focus areas.\n\n\n\nApply data analytics techniques to assess risks and strengthen the effectiveness of sponsored research audits.\n\n\n\nEvaluate practical uses of readily available data analytics tools through demonstrations illustrating how these tools support sponsored research audit activities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Specialized KnowledgeAdvance 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\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Snedeker\, MA\, CIA\, CISA\, CISSP\, CDPSE\n\n\n\nAssociate Director of Information Systems Audit\, Department of Internal Audit \n\n\n\nThe Ohio State University \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Snedeker is the Associate Director of Information Systems Audit at The Ohio State University\, where he leads technology focused audit and advisory engagements across a large\, complex higher education and academic medical center environment. His experience includes IT audits supporting clinical systems\, research and academic operations\, and health information technology\, as well as IT governance\, third party risk management\, and data analytics. John is an active volunteer with ACUA and ISACA and contributes to peer reviews\, quality assurance activities\, and professional development initiatives. He shares his knowledge with peers across the country on emerging IT risks and practical audit approaches relevant to higher education and medical centers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAngie Wilson\, CIA\n\n\n\nAudit Manager\, Department of Internal Audit \n\n\n\nThe Ohio State University \n\n\n\n\n\nAngie Wilson is an Audit Manager in the Department of Internal Audit at The Ohio State University. Angie co-leads a team of financial and operational auditors that focuses on audit engagements and advisory activities among numerous activities within the university. Angie spent the first 6 years of her career in departmental research administration before pursuing a career in internal audit in higher education and has extensive experience regarding research compliance. Angie also obtained the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation through the IIA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurtis Josey Jr\, MEng.\, CIA\, CISA\, ACDA\n\n\n\nAssociate Director of Analytics and Data Strategy\, Office of the Chief Risk Officer \n\n\n\nCornell University \n\n\n\n\n\nCurtis Josey Jr\, MEng.\, CIA\, CISA\, ACDA is the Associate Director of Analytics and Data Strategy in Cornell University’s Office of the Chief Risk Officer. He is known for translating research theory\, industry standards\, and risk frameworks into clear\, actionable solutions for audit\, risk\, and compliance leaders. Curtis has 15+ years of higher education experience and is a 2026 candidate in the joint Cornell – Queen’s MBA program. He regularly speaks at industry conferences and webinars on AI and analytics\, cybersecurity\, internal auditing\, integrated risk assessments\, and timely assurance – most recently at ACUA’s AuditCon 2025. URL:https://acua.org/event/leveraging-data-analytics-in-sponsored-research-audits/ 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:20260623T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T081350 CREATED:20260513T152739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T174241Z UID:9279-1782223200-1782226800@acua.org SUMMARY:ACUA 2026 Virtual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:ACUA 2026 Virtual Membership Meeting \n \n \n Tuesday\, June 23\, 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 ACUA President Nichole Pittman 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\nNichole Pittman\, CIA\, CISA\, CFE\n\n\n\nACUA President \n\n\n\nThe University of Alaska \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-2026-virtual-membership-meeting/ 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:20260625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T081350 CREATED:20260508T162044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T172648Z UID:9266-1782392400-1782396000@acua.org SUMMARY:Auditing the Modern University: 10 IT Risk Trends Shaping Higher Education DESCRIPTION:Auditing the Modern University: 10 IT Risk Trends Shaping Higher Education \n \n \n Thursday\, June 25\, 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\nHigher education institutions operate some of the most complex digital environments of any sector supporting teaching and learning\, advanced research\, healthcare delivery\, athletics\, and global operations often with highly decentralized governance. As technology adoption accelerates\, traditional IT audit approaches are increasingly strained\, and internal audit functions are being asked to provide assurance and insight across rapidly evolving risk landscapes. \n\n\n\nThis session explores the Top 10 IT Audit Trends impacting colleges and universities\, translating emerging technology risks into practical\, higher‑education‑specific audit considerations. Participants will examine how trends such as cloud‑based learning management systems (LMS)\, ransomware threats\, third‑party edtech ecosystems\, AI and generative AI adoption\, data governance complexity\, research data protection\, smart campus technologies\, digital payments\, and international campus operations are reshaping the scope and expectations of IT audit. \n\n\n\nEach trend is anchored in real campus scenarios including academic systems\, research environments\, health centers\, athletics\, and global programs and paired with sample audit questions and scoping considerations. The session emphasizes how internal audit can evolve from traditional compliance‑focused reviews to more risk‑based\, forward‑looking assurance and advisory work that resonates with institutional leadership. \n\n\n\nDesigned for internal audit\, risk\, and compliance professionals\, this course provides actionable insights participants can use immediately to refine audit plans\, engage more effectively with IT and business stakeholders\, and communicate technology risk in a way that supports institutional objectives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the top 10 emerging IT audit trends currently impacting colleges and universities\, including technology\, regulatory\, and operational risk drivers unique to higher education. \n\n\n\nUnderstand how evolving digital strategies such as cloud migration\, ERP modernization\, learning management systems\, and AI adoption are changing the IT risk landscape across academic institutions. \n\n\n\nAssess the audit implications of increasing cyber\, privacy\, and third party risks\, including ransomware\, data governance\, vendor ecosystems\, and decentralization of IT environments. \n\n\n\nEvaluate how internal audit functions can adapt audit plans\, skill sets\, and methodologies to remain relevant and effective amid rapid technological change. \n\n\n\nApply practical audit considerations and leading practices to strengthen assurance\, advisory value\, and collaboration with IT\, compliance\, and institutional leadership. \n\n\n\nTranslate emerging IT risks into board and leadership ready insights\, enabling clearer communication of technology risk\, controls\, and assurance needs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Specialized KnowledgeAdvance 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\nMatthew Hoverman\n\n\n\nPrincipal \n\n\n\nCliftonLarsonAllen LLP \n\n\n\n\n\nMatt is a Principal within CLA’s Business Risk Services group and leads the firm’s higher education enterprise risk and internal audit practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Flory\n\n\n\nManager \n\n\n\nCliftonLarsonAllen LLP \n\n\n\n\n\nMike is a Manager within CLA’s Business Risk Service team and supports the higher education enterprise risk and internal audit practice. URL:https://acua.org/event/auditing-the-modern-university-10-it-risk-trends-shaping-higher-education/ 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:20260521T081350 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