Name: Third-Party Construction Audit: Improving Efficiency and Neutrality
Start: 2023-11-16T17:00:00Z
End: 2023-11-16T17:01:01.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 4.6

Vendor Risk Management, also known as Third Party Risk, is a top 5 risk facing organizations each year. In today’s interconnected business landscape, organizations rely heavily on external partners. While these relationships enhance efficiency and innovation, they also introduce significant risks. Join Jefferson Wells for an insightful webinar where our Risk & Compliance experts dive into the intricate balance between third-party collaboration and safeguarding against cyber threats and other risks. 

Attendees will learn about the risks and best practices for Supply Chain, Procurement, and IT & Data Security functions which will enable you to strengthen your organization’s third-party risk program. In addition, the presenters will touch on Internal Audit projects to consider in 2024. 

Who Should Attend: Anyone working within an organization’s risk, compliance, internal audit, procurement, and cyber functions; anyone interested in learning how to bolster their third-party risk program 

Program Level: Beginner 
Field of Study: Auditing 
Prerequisites: None 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 
Delivery Method: Group Internet

Navigating the External Landscape: Third-Party Risk & Cyber Crime

This webinar provides an overview of recent SEC and FASB activities, including proposed and final rules applicable for public and private companies. After attending this session, attendees will: 

-Understand scope and potential impact of new and proposed rules 
-Understand the impact to both private and public companies 
-Understand trends in regulatory rules and US GAAP 

Who Should Attend: Anyone with an interest in SEC and FASB activities, trends, proposed rules, and final rules, OR anyone with a desire to stay up to date on accounting rules and regulatory updates. 

Program Level: Beginner 
Field of Study: Accounting 
Prerequisites: None 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 
Delivery Method: Group Internet

Michelle Search, CPA
Michelle has over 30 years of experience in public accounting, industry, and professional services consulting. Her areas of expertise include SEC reporting, technical accounting, private to public company transformation, governance, compliance, and audit. Her clients range from startups and mid-size companies, PE backed and newly public organizations to those in the Fortune 500. Michelle is recognized as a dynamic leader who uses her exceptional problem-solving skills to guide clients through complex challenges. In addition to her roles leading the Jefferson Wells Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Center of Expertise and as their National Practice Leader for Finance & Accounting, Michelle is chair of the board of the not for profit, Freedom Service Dogs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-search/

Accounting and Reporting Update

The presentation delves into the dynamic landscape of automation and artificial intelligence trends, offering examples of their impact on various industries. Focusing on the crucial role of internal audit departments, the speakers describe how these departments serve as instrumental safeguards against potential risks associated with technological advancements. By examining the integration of automation and AI within company processes, the presentation describes proactive measures taken by internal audit teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Through real-world examples, attendees will gain an understanding of how internal audit departments play a pivotal role in ensuring resilience and regulatory compliance amid the evolving landscape of technological innovation. 

Who Should Attend: Everyone interested in automation trends, how companies are using automation, how to mitigate risks caused by automation while still maximizing benefit; and any CxO, VPs of Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Operations, etc. Leaders in the Audit space 

Program Level: Beginner 
Field of Study: Auditing 
Prerequisites: None 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 
Delivery Method: Group Internet

Automation Trends & Managing Their Corresponding Risks

In honor of the holidays, ManpowerGroup is offering the gift of free employment law insights from Mark Toth, Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer of ManpowerGroup North America.   
  
This highly engaging and interactive webinar will provide plenty of tips and tools to help keep you off the naughty list. Here’s what you’ll get:   

-Everything you reeeally need to know to about the blizzard of employment law changes in 2023 
-Answers to all the questions that are making you grinchy   
-Our “Employment Law Gift Box”, featuring handy guides to every major employment law plus a plethora of practical pointers for everything from hiring to firing   

Mark has more than 25 years of employment law experience, is a former partner in a major employment law firm and is widely known for his ability to present legal and HR issues in a uniquely entertaining style. You won’t want to miss this fun and informative way to wrap up the year.

ManpowerGroup is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification activities. This webinar is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

Mark Toth’s Employment Law Holiday-O-Rama

HOW TO CONNECT: To connect with the Manpower Mature Worker program, or to ask a question or submit a comment, copy/paste this URL into your web browser: https://go.manpowergroup.us/mature-workers

Now is your time - a whopping 150 million jobs will shift to mature workers over the age of 55 by 2030. You’ve been contemplating a career change, wondering what your experiences equipped you to do that will meet your new preferences, needs and goals.  Hear from a pair of post-retirees who successfully transitioned into new vocations and be inspired to imagine what your “next” might look like.

Session 1: Career Mobility Success Story

In an era where data is the new currency and artificial intelligence is revolutionizing multiple industries, the field of finance is at an inflection point. Don't miss this opportunity to get ahead of the curve and understand how AI is shaping the future of financial management. "AI Unplugged: Demystifying the Future of Finance" aims to bridge the gap between AI's theoretical potential and its practical implications in financial management. By attending this webinar, you will: 

-Understand the Core Technologies Underpinning AI and Automation in Finance 
-Identify the Value Proposition of AI & Automation in Decision-Making and Risk Assessment 
-Evaluate the ROI and TCO of AI and Automation Initiatives 
-Learn Best Practices for Implementing AI in Financial Operations 
-Understand Ethical and Regulatory Considerations 
-Discover Future Trends  
-Learn applicable Change Management 

Who should attend: Anyone intrigued by the convergence of Finance and AI, CFOs, Finance Managers, Data Scientists and Analysts, Management consultants specializing in Finance and Technology, Venture Capitalists interested in Fintech 
Program level: Beginner 
Field of study: Information Technology 
Prerequisites: None  
Delivery Method: Group Internet 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 

*CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only

AI Unplugged: Demystifying the Future of Finance

The SEC has issued new Cybersecurity requirements that go into effect mid-December. Will your Incident Response program pass muster? Join us as we take a deep dive into the SEC’s new cybersecurity disclosure requirements, what this means for your organization, and how to make sure you are ready to meet these new requirements. By attending this session, you will learn: 

-The new requirements and their implications 
-Why your incident response processes will be critical for compliance 
-Best practices for compliance and for ensuring business resiliency 

Who should attend: Anyone with an interest in cyber incident management, SEC regulatory compliance, required disclosures, and keeping essential business functions operational amid a cyberattack.  
Program level: Beginner 
Field of study: Information Technology 
Prerequisites: None  
Delivery Method: Group Internet 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 

*CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only

New SEC Cybersecurity Requirements: Responding to an Incident

With the ever-growing popularity of using data to make smart business decisions, we will explore what data analytics is, the maturity cycle, and why it is important to internal audit.  We will also cover some of the widely used tools, the phases of kicking off a data analytics process, the team composition, and some real-life examples of where we have helped clients implement data analytics for their internal audit function. In this session, you will: 

-Explore the different types of data analytics and where each type fits in the maturity cycle 
-Learn about the specific data analytics function composed of people, processes, and technologies 
-Learn about the roles and responsibilities of team members within the data analytics function 
-Explore some real-life examples of where audit departments are deploying data analytics to help make smarter decisions 

Who should attend: Anyone who wants to learn about ways companies are deploying data analytics within their internal audit departments to enhance their visibility to their organization 
Program level: Beginner 
Field of study: Auditing 
Prerequisites: None  
Delivery Method: Group Internet 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 
 
*CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only

Data Analytics for Internal Audit: Importance, Implementation, & Best Practices

Compliance at its best is not sales prevention; it is revenue and reputation retention. Most executives list reputational risk as a sleep-preventer yet struggle to connect the dots on what makes some compliance and ethics programs effective and others, ineffective. Even then, “ethical” organizations can find themselves on the wrong end of a headline announcing insider theft or failure to prevent retaliation against whistleblowers.   

Understanding the role and potential of an effective ethics and compliance program through the eyes of both federal regulators and compliance programming professionals will give experienced executives and early-career professionals a fresh way to look at whether their organizations are effectively using compliance programming to build and maintain reputation. 

After participating in this webinar, you will: 
-Understand the elements of Effective Ethics and Compliance Programs under the Federal ---Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations 
-Gain insight on how to identify missing elements in your organization 
-Understand how Ethics can be quantified and measured within an organization 
-Peek over the horizon at the 9th element – How risk assessments can be used to support ethical culture 

Who should attend: Anyone involved in resourcing for compliance – BODs, executives, CCOs, internal auditors, HR, early career audit & compliance professionals 
Program level: Beginner 
Field of study: Regulatory Ethics 
Prerequisites: None  
Delivery Method: Group Internet 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 

*CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only

Essential Elements for Effective Ethics and Compliance Programs

ESG (environmental, social and governance) is quickly becoming an important measure of social responsibility and success. Investors, banks and even insurers will factor ESG into business decisions regarding an organization. Employees and potential clients are increasingly interested in ESG programs. Regulatory compliance requirements for ESG reporting are rapidly being developed.  

If your organization is developing an ESG program, there are important attributes that should be considered to ensure the program is comprehensive, tailored to your organization, and successful. This webinar will provide an overview and framework for implementing and sustaining an ESG program. 

Objectives will include:  
-Review the fundamentals and purpose of ESG programs  
-Understand new and emerging trends in ESG including greenwashing and offsets 
-Review US and EU ESG mandates 
-Understand the capabilities of ESG software 
-ESG implementation framework 

Who should attend: Anyone who wants to learn more about ESG programs 
Program level: Intermediate 
Field of study: Accounting 
Prerequisites: None  
Delivery Method: Group Internet 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 

*CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only

A Pragmatic Approach to ESG

Accounting for income taxes is a complex area of U.S. GAAP that impacts all public and private companies and is especially complex for global multinationals.  The purpose of accounting for income taxes is to recognize tax liabilities and assets for both current and deferred taxes, as well as the correlative tax expense in the financial statements.  Please join Sharon Popinski from Jefferson Wells as she introduces the core accounting principles and concepts of ASC 740. 

Participants will:  
-Understand the purpose and core concepts of ASC 740  
-Learn how to recognize and measure current and deferred taxes 
-Identify the four sources of future taxable income evaluated in a valuation allowance assessment   

Who should attend: Anyone responsible for financial statements, Controllers, and other accounting or finance personnel 
Program level: Beginner 
Field of study: Accounting 
Prerequisites: None  
Delivery Method: Group Internet 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 

*CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only

ASC 740 for Non-Tax Professionals

This webinar will provide an overview of trends from the latest ACFE Report to the Nations with a drill down in Procurement Fraud.  You’ll get a strong understanding of what and who is a Fraudster and review real life fraud schemes effecting Procurement and Supply Chains in 2023. After attending this session, you will: 

-Understand the scope and potential impact of Fraud, including the fraudster mindset 
-Understand fraud with Third Party Providers and Suppliers 
-Understand how a bribe works within a real-world setting 
-Understand what the key Procurement Fraud Scenarios are 

Who should attend: Anyone with an interest in understanding, preventing, and containing both Occupational and Third-Party Fraud being committed with your company 
Program level: Beginner 
Field of study: Behavioral Ethics 
Prerequisites: None  
Delivery Method: Group Internet 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 

*CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only

FRAUD, FRAUD, and MORE FRAUD – Don’t Let Money Walk Out the Door

You’ve earned your career in Finance & Accounting and want to take it to the next level. This session, presented by Right Management subject matter experts, will help you own your career through deeper understanding and planning for your future. Upon completing this session, you will be better equipped to:  

-Look inward to assess your strengths and process feedback 
-Look outward and seek alignment with your career environment 
-Look forward and plan 

Who should attend: Anyone with an interest in growing and managing their career 
Program level: Beginner 
Field of study: Personal Development 
Prerequisites: None  
Delivery Method: Group Internet 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 

*CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only

Owning My Career: Future Proof Your Career in Finance & Accounting

Join Becky Frankiewicz, CCO and President of ManpowerGroup North America, as she shares the latest insights on the trends impacting the future of work and shares her perspective on the emergence of a new compact between employers and their people. Following Becky’s keynote, preview the key takeaways from our newly released annual survey of internal audit insights from executives across the U.S. Learn how you and your organization stack up against your peers from across the country in areas such as cybersecurity, talent and workforce management, and emerging risks. 

After participating in this webinar, you will: 

-Know the latest data and trends on the future of work in North America 
-Learn how your company compares to those across the country in specific areas of risk 
-Gain a sense of where the world of work is now and where its heading 

Who should attend: Anyone with an interest in future of work trends; CAEs and internal audit employees looking to learn the priorities and challenges of internal audit leadership heading into 2024 

Program level: Beginner 
Field of study: Auditing 
Prerequisites: None  
Delivery Method: Group Internet 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 

*CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only

Keynote Address & 7th Annual Internal Audit Priorities Survey Key Takeaways

Is your company still struggling to find and retain the hourly workers you need? Are you trying to figure out how to leverage the latest recruitment technology while keeping a personal and human connection with your candidates? If so - join us for an engaging conversation with workforce and recruitment experts from Indeed and Talent Solutions RPO. We’ll discuss the current state of the hiring market and proven workforce strategies to make your recruiting process more efficient - for both hiring managers and candidates. Learn how to balance technology, AI and automation to build better connections and more trust with candidates and stop the never-ending cycle of hiring and losing your on-site hourly workers.

ManpowerGroup is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification activities. This webinar is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

The Future of Hourly Worker Recruitment: Navigating Tech and Personal Connection

NEW DATE, SAME TIME! Sorry for any inconvenience. The webinar has been moved to October 26, 2023. We look forward to seeing you there!

 Are you optimizing your cloud spend? Chances are it is higher than it should be. Learn how to bring your cloud spending back down to earth. Experis and IBM have teamed up to help you optimize application performance in hybrid and cloud environments while simultaneously reducing costs. Don’t miss this webinar to learn how!

 Take the guess work out of over or under provisioning your IT resources in order to keep your mission critical applications up and running at optimal response times. Yes that’s right, there is software that allows you to continuously automate critical actions in real time—and without human intervention—that proactively deliver the most efficient use of compute, storage and network resources to your apps at every layer of the stack.  

 Sean Almeida, IBM Americas Sales Leader for AI Powered IT Automation Portfolio will show how the IBM® Turbonomic® hybrid cloud cost optimization platform allows you to eliminate this guesswork with solutions that save time and optimize costs. In this webinar, you will learn about:  
       - Reality of Cloud  
       - Performance vs. Cost  
       - Infrastructure Visibility – Where Are Your Bottlenecks?  
       - Infrastructure Action and Automation  
       - Making it Real – Case studies on how customers are benefiting from infrastructure 
         automation – the ROI and Proof of Value 

 Whether you are an IT professional, a business leader, or involved in IT infrastructure management, this webinar is your gateway to unlocking the true potential of the cloud. Don't miss this opportunity to discover how you can optimize your cloud budget and bring your cloud spend down to earth. Register today to secure your spot.

Mastering Cloud Spend: Learn How to Optimize Your Cloud on a Budget

Direct Sourcing continues to rise as a powerful solution for building a strong contingent workforce. However, many companies have not implemented this strategy based on misconceptions around the time, resources or budget needed. Join us in this special webinar as we share five truths about how direct sourcing really works and dismantle the common barriers preventing organizations from fully embracing this emerging talent strategy. 

Join Talent Solutions TAPFIN Managing Director, Arch Handel and Delivery Director Rocio Luviano, as well as Karen Gonzalez, Executive Vice President from LiveHire, as they bring multiple perspectives from initial program set up, to the technology that drives the process and real-life case studies from our Fortune 500 clients.  

By attending, you'll gain invaluable insights into seamlessly incorporating Direct Sourcing into your MSP program. Discover the multitude of benefits awaiting you, from low cost of entry (contrary to popular belief) to streamlined setup processes (quicker than you think). 

This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and revolutionize your talent strategy. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to learn from industry experts who will equip you with the knowledge and know-how to make informed decisions for your organization's future success.

ManpowerGroup is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification activities. This webinar is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

5 Truths About Direct Sourcing: Insights from MSP, Technology and Delivery Teams

Jefferson Wells Virtual CPE Event: Perspectives & Insights for F&A, Internal Audit, Risk, Tax, & Operational Leaders

There are different types of construction audits companies can perform such as internal process reviews and audits of external contractor billings. Sometimes, a construction contract requires a third-party audit, other times companies may choose to self-perform construction audits. In this session, we’ll examine when and why third-party audits provide maximum benefits to both project owners and their contractors. 

After participating in this webinar, you will be able to: 

-Understand the different types of construction audits and their unique goals and objectives 
-Identify when your construction contract may require audit by a third-party 
-Learn how a third-party construction audit will benefit your organization 

Who should attend: Internal audit executives and managers, construction/facilities directors, CFOs, Risk Management executives. Any individuals interested in improving the financial performance of its organization’s capital projects. 
Program level: Intermediate 
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge 
Prerequisites: None  
Delivery Method: Group Internet 
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.0 

*CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only

Third-Party Construction Audit: Improving Efficiency and Neutrality

Fraud Prevention

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Project Management

Risk Management

Risk Assessment

Construction

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Internal Audit

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IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

As an IT professional, many of the problems you face are multifaceted, complex and don’t lend themselves to simple solutions. The information technology community features useful and free information technology resources. Join to browse thousands of videos and webinars on ITIL best practices, IT security strategy and more presented by leading CTOs, CIOs and other technology experts.

Information Technology

Many elements come into play when attracting the right talent. Is your careers page up-to-date? Does your website accurately represent your company culture and communicate it clearly to recruited applicants? In terms of internal processes, do you have an ongoing talent acquisition strategy? How efficient are your application screening and onboarding processes? Where and how are you looking for top candidates and are you enabling them to find you? Discover best practices and learn from industry thought leaders by joining the recruiting community.

Recruiting

Happy employees make productive employees. HR managers are now finding that compensation and benefits alone cannot keep employees happy; they also need nurturing through proper training and development. Join the BrightTALK talent management community to learn how to engage and retain your best talent by providing them with the tools and rewards they need to enhance their performance and reach their potential.

Talent Management

With laws governing employment practices becoming ever more tangled with globalization and the advent of social media, it’s important to have access to resources that keep you up-to-date. These regulations, known as labour law, labor law or employment law, dictate legal obligations between employers and employees. The thousands of professionals in the BrightTALK employment law community are exchanging information about employment contract law and employment law advice with webinars and videos. Join them for free employment law webinars and attend live presentations to have your questions answered by industry experts.

Employment

Get powerful human resource management insights for your business. Connect with experts and colleagues to get the most up-to-date knowledge on which HR practices and strategies have been shown to be effective in retaining and growing talent.

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Human Resources

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Manufacturing

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Research and Development

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Accounting and Tax

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Financial Regulation

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