Upcoming Webinar! Slaying the SOX Dragon: The Next Level of Cost Control January 27, 2011

Are you still paying a fortune for SOX compliance? Are your systems and auditors working for or against you?

Despite significant investments in controls and auditing, many organizations have yet to achieve an acceptable cost of compliance. While tools such as Computer Aided Audit Techniques and GRC software solve parts of the problem, a pervasive need exists for a more systematic approach in establishing information control and supporting world-class auditing. Current methods to validate information, including manual batch processes or semi-automated reconciliation of sample data may provide short-term respites; but they are not always sustainable. Additionally, many organizations have the potential to streamline audit approaches through improved business processes.
In this session, attendees will learn how an automated internal control structure and improved audit techniques can decrease the cost of compliance while improving the control posture of their organizations. These proven strategies have been used by the largest companies to improve ROI and decrease audit exceptions.

Session Learning Outcomes:

* Attendees will learn how to design end-to-end controls to mitigate information risk, thereby lowering costs and improving operational and audit efficiency.
* Attendees will gain insights on how to streamline audit activities using end-to-end controls and other audit techniques.
* Attendees will be introduced to a framework which provides enterprise wide visibility to operational effectiveness of controls, helping to ensure the accuracy of critical information.

To Register: http://bit.ly/i3Kb4X

Tim Gartin: Infogix Unit Leader, National Accounts. Tim joined Infogix in 2010. He supports the unit responsible for business development and account management for clients in Infogix' National Accounts program. Previously, Tim was a partner in the Advisory Services practice at KPMG. Tim has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Masters of Accountancy, both from the University of Missouri - St. Louis

David Friedrichs: Senior manager in KPMG’s IT Advisory Practice with more than 20 years of experience in Business Operations, Technology Consulting, IS Auditing and Risk Management. David served as lead IT audit manager on the SOX audit for a Fortune 100 manufacturer and a Fortune 100 food products distributor. Prior to joining KPMG, David was a business consultant with another big five accounting firm. David has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with dual emphasis in MIS and Accounting from the University of Missouri – St. Louis.