BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT:

A ‘How To’ Program for Auditors & Business Managers

DATE:            Monday, February 22, 2010

TIME:            8 am to 4:30 pm (includes lunch) – registration begins 7:30 am

CPE:               8 credit hours

LOCATION: OneAmerica Auditorium

1 American Square
Corner of N. Capitol & W. New York – Downtown
Indianapolis, IN 46282

Summary

Audit committees and organization executives are expecting their internal auditors and managers to move from controls and compliance based efforts towards proactive business risk management and mitigation.  This renewed focus on enterprise operational, strategic and business risk areas creates opportunities for audit and management teams to provide real value – but only if we can demonstrate mastery of the analytical, business and interpersonal skills required by these heavily consultative projects.  This seminar will provide participants with the methodologies, tools and skills required to bring a comprehensive business risk management approach to their daily responsibilities. 

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn:

1.        Best practices for enterprise and business operations risk management

2.        Required behavior, communication, technical and consultative skills

3.        How to strengthen existing risk management capabilities

Program Content

Morning Session

·         Overview of Business Risk Management

·         Four buckets of business risk – strategy, operations, finance and knowledge

·         The role of the management team in risk awareness, mitigation and management

·         The auditor’s role in business risk management

·         Addressing “Human Risk”

·         The practical challenges of a prospective “risk-surveillance” approach 

·         Practical examples from participant experiences

Afternoon Session

·         Case studies in business risk management

·         The importance of defining project scope, methodology, and reporting protocols

·         Determining “how well” an operation is performed (versus “if” it is performed)

·         The role of continuous auditing, data analysis and routine monitoring

·         Understanding and managing third-party business risks

·         Getting and maintaining a “50-50” participation from management

·         Metrics for evaluating risk-focused projects

Speaker Bio

John J. Hall, CPA

Mr. Hall is a consultant, speaker, and seminar instructor.  He helps clients:

§  Assess and enhance internal controls

§  Identify and assess areas of exposure to business risk, wrongdoing, and fraud

§  Create a comprehensive anti-fraud environment

§  Enhance personal and professional effectiveness

Training, consulting and coaching areas include:

§  Fraud prevention, early detection and incident response

§  Communication and interpersonal behavior skills enhancement for professionals, including:

ü  Establishing rapport

ü  Interviewing

ü  Speaking and presenting

ü  Selling ideas

ü  Influencing others to take action

§  Consulting skills for professional auditors

§  Internal audit department effectiveness, structure and strategy

John also helps clients handle incidents of wrongdoing, misconduct and fraud.

Mr. Hall has over 30 years of experience as a consultant, professional speaker, and business owner, and has worked in public accounting, internal auditing, and corporate management positions.  He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Institute of Internal Auditors.  John is a Trustee of the Keystone Center in Keystone Colorado and chairs the Audit Committee (www.keystone.org).  He also serves on the Board of Governors of The Gift of Adoption Fund headquartered near Chicago (www.giftofadoption.org).