Baker Tilly Professionals to Share Key Insights at Upcoming Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Fraud Seminar

April 5, 2011

VIENNA, VA -- Senior professionals from accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly will share insights on current fraud trends and key fraud-related issues at the upcoming Fraud Seminar hosted by the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

The seminar will take place on April 19 - 20, 2011, in Arlington, VA, with Baker Tilly professionals covering the following topics through interactive discussion sessions:

• Conducting a Fraud Risk Assessment -- John Kiss and Matt Walters will discuss how an organization can effectively use a fraud risk assessment to determine exposure to internal and external fraud risks.
• Taking the Fear Out of Finding Information Technology (IT) Fraud -- Mike Cullen and Jennifer Woo will educate attendees on how to identify different types of IT fraud risks and evaluate controls for managing those risks.
• Common Fraud Schemes in Construction -- Phil Ng and Matt Dankner will present common fraud schemes related to construction contracts, as well as audit objectives and procedures to address risks in construction activities.
• International Fraud Detection and Prevention -- Monica Modi Dalwadi and Allison Komara will present a history of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), share current enforcement trends, and identify key audit areas.
• Government Contracting Fraud -- Kim Ginn and David Clark will help attendees identify risks of fraud associated with government contracting activities, understand steps to mitigate the risks, and review sample case studies; and
• Responding Rapidly to Hotline Calls -- Ashley Deihr and Tierney Parker will share best practices and tips for managing an anonymous whistleblower hotline, organizing a response to a hotline call, and assessing and responding to hotline calls in a responsive and efficient manner.

“The NoVa IIA is grateful for the involvement of so many talented Baker Tilly professionals in our 4th Annual Fraud Seminar," said NoVa IIA Chapter President Wynne Patrick. NoVa IIA Vice President of Training, Cheryl Brunner, added, “The topics to be presented by Baker Tilly are very compelling and will certainly benefit internal audit professionals in the Metro DC area."

“Baker Tilly helps clients in a range of industries to identify and mitigate the risk of fraud," said Baker Tilly partner Raina Rose Tagle, who heads up the firm’s Risk Advisory Services practice. “We appreciate the educational opportunities offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors, and our Risk Advisory Services team members look forward to contributing to the discussion of fraud-related issues and strategies."

Baker Tilly is committed to partnering with industry associations like the IIA to deliver relevant and insightful thought leadership. For a comprehensive list of upcoming presentations or to download additional thought leadership resources, visit our risk services page.

With staff totaling more than 1,400, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, provides a wide range of accounting, tax, assurance, and consulting services. Ranked as the 16th largest* firm in the country, the firm serves clients from offices in Chicago; Detroit; Minneapolis; New York; Washington D.C.; and throughout Wisconsin.

Baker Tilly is a member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of 150 high quality, independent accounting and business advisory firms in 120 countries, with more than 25,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.
 

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*According to Accounting Today’s 2011 list of "Top 100 Firms."