The 2025 IIA Austin Chapter ATX Audit Summit - 4 CPE credits

Presented by Audit Prodigy, Crowe, and Grant Thornton

This in-person training session will be held at St Edward's University (Maloney Room) from 11:00AM to 4:00PM. Registration cost includes parking and lunch along with an optional networking social event after the training with drinks and light appetizers while supplies last.

Registration is limited - don't miss out, register NOW using button at end of this page!

The IIA Austin Chapter is hosting the ATX Audit Seminar offering a 4-CPE event stacked with dynamic presentations. Join IIA leaders and colleagues afterward for networking and social at nearby Pinthouse Brewing - details below!

Agenda:

The program will begin promptly at 11:00am - please arrive at least 15 minutes early to register and find a seat.

10:30-11a - Registration

11:00-11:50a - 'Driving Organizational Value with Effective Leadership'

Instructors: Chris Carter, CEO and Managing Partner of GenRev Consulting and Ravi Mangipudi, Founder and CEO at Audit Prodigy

Course Description:

In today’s dynamic business environment, effective leadership within internal audit teams is crucial for ensuring organizational resilience and success. This presentation is designed to provide internal audit professionals with foundational leadership concepts tailored to their unique roles and responsibilities.

Learning Objectives:

The importance of leadership roles and their impact on inspiring and motivating teams
Elements of leadership in The IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards
Typical internal audit leadership roles, driving a culture of highly effective execution
Key strengths needed to be an effective leader at all levels
How to measure and validate leadership effectiveness of the internal audit team

11:50 - 12:45p - Lunch sponsored by Audit Prodigy

Audit Prodigy is a complete GRC SaaS platform integrating SOX, Audits, ERM, Compliance, Project Management, Flowcharts and more under one roof, with templates, workflows, dashboards & reports, fastest implementation (2-4 weeks) and the shortest learning curve (4-8 hours). With unlimited Controls & Projects and an included library with 500+ Risks & Controls under SOX, SOC, NIST, GDPR etc., it offers the best value in the market.

12:45 - 1:00p Announcements

1-1:50p - 'AI in IA – Practical Ways IA Functions Can Use AI to Be More Efficient and Effective'

Instructors: Mark Maraccini, Public Sector Internal Audit and Risk Management Services Lead at Crowe and Vincent Ong, Manager in Crowe’s Public Sector Consulting practice

Course Description:

Generative AI is quickly becoming a valuable tool in the workplace, and internal audit is no exception. This session is designed to help auditors understand how tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and other open-source AI tools and systems can be used to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support better decision-making. We’ll walk through real-world examples and live demos to show how AI can assist with everything from drafting audit workpapers to summarizing meetings and managing audit documentation. We’ll also discuss key considerations around privacy, security, and maintaining human oversight, aimed at ensuring these tools are used responsibly and effectively.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the role of generative AI in transforming internal audit functions, with emphasis on routine task automation and enhanced productivity.
Identify appropriate use cases for AI tools in internal audit, including audit planning, documentation drafting, and risk assessment.
Demonstrate how to use generative AI tools and their features to streamline audit-related tasks.
Apply strategies to manage data privacy, ethical use, and human oversight when incorporating AI into audit practices.
Evaluate emerging trends and frameworks in AI adoption to enhance internal audit’s value in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

1:50 - 2:00p - Break

2:00-2:50p - 'Contract Compliance - How IA can deliver extra value through a contract compliance program'

Instructors: Jeff Trial, Experienced Manager, Risk Advisory at Grant Thornton and Bruce Orr, Director, Business Advisory Services at Grant Thornton

Course Description:

This presentation will provide an overview of the different types of Contract Compliance engagements and their benefits and added value to organizations. The presentation will define what is Contract Compliance, its benefits and why to do them, risk assessing the organization’s third-party audit targets, and the audit methodology to perform the engagement. Additionally, the presentation will outline common challenges and problems and fraud risk and other considerations.

Learning Objectives:

Describe what contract compliance is, and why it is important and beneficial to organizations
Identify the key risks and indicators that trigger the need for contract compliance audits
Explain the methodology for executing contract compliance audits
Formulate what questions to ask your stakeholders

2:50-3:00p - Break

3:00-4:00 - 'CAE Panel Discussion - How local leaders are utilizing Generative AI, Contract Compliance Audits, and Effective Leadership Techniques to create value'

Special Guests: Tracy Hall, CAE of the General Land Office; Amanda Jenami, CAE of Teacher Retirement System; Martin Preedy, Head of Internal Audit @ Reddit; Waseem Samaan, Chief Risk Officer and Audit Executive of Boomi; and Lisa Urbanski, Senior Director, Internal Audit Vice President of YETI

*Moderated by J. Mike Peppers, Chief Audit Executive of the University of Texas System*

Course Description:

In this session, we’ll hear from local Internal Audit leaders on how these critical emerging areas are impacting their companies, audit departments, and audit plans for the upcoming year. There will be an additional 30 minute open Q&A session to give participants an opportunity to ask questions to the moderator and participants.

4:00-4:30 - CAE Panel Q&A (optional)

4:30-6:00 - Networking and Social presented by Grant Thornton (optional)

Join us immediately following the presentation at Pinthouse Brewing to meet your fellow auditors, local IIA leaders, and the speakers from the event. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided while supplies last.

Grant Thornton is the brand name for Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC the U.S. member firms of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading independent audit & assurance, tax and advisory firms. That means our network has more than 73,000 professionals in more than 146 countries who are ready to help public and private organizations of all sizes take on today’s challenges. But what sets us apart isn’t just what we do – it’s how we do it. Here, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result. We’re collaborators – obsessed with quality and ready for anything – who understand the value of strong relationships. It’s how we challenge the expectations of business and empower our people and clients to do it, too.

Pinthouse Brewing - 2201 E Ben White Blvd, ATX 78741 (a five-minute drive from St. Ed's)

Instructors:

Chris Carter is the CEO and Managing Partner of GenRev Consulting, LLC, in Austin, Texas, which provides a full suite of audit services, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, operational audits, data analytics, enterprise risk management, business continuity/disaster recovery, and fraud and special investigations. Chris has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Computer Information Systems from the University of Arkansas and began his career at Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC) before leading audit functions at three Fortune 500 companies. He has been an active member of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) for over 30 years, serving in various leadership roles and frequently speaking at industry events.

Ravi Mangipudi is a proven business leader with a global career spanning over 30 years in Finance, Operations, Lean and External and Internal Audit, built at Big 4 firms and multinational manufacturing and technology public companies. As Chief Audit Executive, he led / advised several global audit teams, partnering with Audit Committees, executive leadership and Big 4. Guided by his passion for Lean operations principles, Audit Prodigy was conceived as a powerful, yet intuitive and simple cloud-based platform to meet the ever-increasing demands faced by Audit & Finance leadership and teams.

Bruce Orr has over 25 years of experience in contract and third-party compliance, data analytics, licensing management, distributor audits, profit sharing and Joint Venture audits, internal audit, contracting strategy, procurement effectiveness, fraud risk assessments and investigations, and FCPA compliance. His clients appreciate his outstanding track record in identifying and resolving various third-party compliance-related issues, including in the airline and transportation industry. Bruce is a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Southwestern University.

Jeff Trial has over 20 years of accounting and internal audit experience, particularly in Contract Compliance, which includes audits of wholesalers, distributors, vendors, and royalties. He has worked internationally, conducting contract compliance, internal audits, and investigations in over 20 countries across six continents, serving clients in various industries such as energy, media, life sciences, manufacturing, and transportation. Additionally, Jeff is certified as an Internal Auditor and Fraud Examiner, and he volunteers for the IIA Austin Chapter’s membership committee.

Mark Maraccini is a lead partner with over 24 years’ experience providing risk and internal audit services. Throughout his career, Mark has worked extensively with public sector entities on internal audits, Federal and state compliance services, risk management services, quality assessment reviews, enterprise risk management, risk and internal control reviews, and finding mitigation. Mark’s experience has provided him with a deep specialization in internal control over financial reporting and compliance, and in the implementation of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and International Professional Practices Framework.

Vincent Ong is a Manager in Crowe’s Public Sector Consulting practice. Mr. Ong has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and has a certification in Data Analytics from the Wharton, School of Business. Mr. Ong is an experienced consultant with 5 years of delivering internal audit, risk consulting, and technology implementation solutions and services to higher education, non-profit, and government organizations. Prior experiences include, but are not limited to, internal audits (e.g., incurred cost submission audits, accounting system audits, operational process audits, grant monitoring reviews, compliance audits), internal control assessments, policy and procedure development, internal audit strategy assessments, agreed upon procedures, and accounting advisory services.

Registration:

$100 IIA Members/ $125 non-members - includes lunch, optional attendance at the social (with light appetizers and drinks while supplies last), and parking at St Edward's for the training event.

Students - contact registrations@austiniia.org for registration, as student seats are limited

**Deadline to register is May 6, 2025. Registration closes at 11:45 PM CST.**

CANCELLATIONS: No cancellations accepted after the registration deadline. If you are unable to attend, you may send another member in your place. No shows will be billed the full amount of the event.

For more information regarding refund, complaint, and/or program cancellation policies please contact registrations@austiniia.org.

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