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2015 Annual Conference
March 2nd through March 5th
Courtyard River Village
New Braunfels, TX
www.tacua.org
THE go-to continued educational resource for audit professionals in higher education.
2014/2015 TACUA OFFICERS
& DIRECTORS
TACUA cordially invites you to
New Braunfels, Texas!
Eloy Alaniz, President
University of Texas‐Pan American
[email protected]
Andrew Groover, President-Elect
Texas Woman’s University
[email protected]
Angela McCarter, Treasurer
University of Texas‐Austin
[email protected]
Emily Knopp, Secretary
Angelo State University/
[email protected]
Steve Kieff, Past President
Baylor University
steve_kieff@baylor.edu
Charlie Hrncir
Texas A&M University System
[email protected]
Charla Parker-Thompson
Texas Southern University
[email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
President’s Invitation ................................................ 2
Location Information ............................................... 3
Schedule of Events .................................................. 4
Conference Fees ....................................................... 7
Course Descriptions ................................................. 8
Speaker Biographies ............................................... 11
Registration Form ................................................... 18
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Page1 President’sInvitation
As the current Texas Association of College and University Auditors (TACUA)
President, I want to personally extend an invitation to you to attend our 2015 TACUA
Conference in New Braunfels. As most of you know, TACUA has been an invaluable
resource to all internal auditors across the State of Texas. For about 30 years, TACUA
has provided cost-effective and timely professional development focusing on higher
education topics for auditors. The first conference I attended was the 16th Annual
TACUA Conference in 2001. Besides the quality training, one of the most important
benefits I received was the opportunity to network with other auditors, resulting in
friendships.
The Courtyard New Braunfels River Village on the Guadalupe River will be a scenic
setting for our conference. New Braunfels, established by a German immigrant, means
new brown rock in German and has many attractions. We will provide you with some
time to enjoy the charm of this German town. One of the best things to see is the
historic district of Gruene, featuring the ruins of the original gristmill and live music at
Gruene Hall. Gruene Hall, established in 1878, is the oldest operating dance hall in
Texas. Other attractions include tubing on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers, Texas
Ski Ranch, Natural Bridge Caverns, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Bandit Golf Club and for
you shoppers, the San Marcos Prime and Tanger Outlet Malls are only 15 minutes
away.
So join us again in New Braunfels for great speakers and networking opportunities.
But don’t take my word for it, read what some of the auditors had to say about last
year’s conference…
“Very good conference.”
“Enjoyed the central location; Good facilities and prices; Great speakers.”
“Excellent venue; All topics were very interesting.”
“Great conference w/relevant information; Location was easy to get to.”
“Great conference venue; Great hotel.”
“Great balance of cost/benefit.”
It is you who makes us a great organization and makes these conferences fun. I hope
to see you there!
Sincerely,
Eloy Alaniz
President of TACUA
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Page2 LocationInformation
Courtyard New Braunfels River Village
http://cwp.marriott.com/satnb/tacua2015
750 IH 35 North
New Braunfels, TX 78130
1-830-626-4700
1-800-321-2211
TACUA attendees receive the discounted rate of
$83, plus 13% tax, a night (single room). Use
the URL above and/or the group code TAC
when making your reservation. Discounted rate
is subject to availability. Rooms must be
booked prior to Monday, February 9, 2015.
Courtyard New Braunfels River Village also features the following:
 High-speed Internet Access
o Guest rooms: Complimentary
Wireless, Wired

Fitness Activities
o Exercise Room
o Lobby and Public areas:
Complimentary Wireless, Wired
o Outdoor Pool
o Meeting rooms: Wireless, Wired
o Nearby Golf Course

Complimentary on-site parking
o Bike trails

Convenient access to airports
o Whirlpool
o 27 miles from the San Antonio Airport (SAT)
o 50 miles from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
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Page3 ScheduleofEvents
Monday, March 2nd
12:00 – 1:00
Registration
1:00 — 1:15
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Eloy Alaniz, University of Texas-Pan American
2015 TACUA President
1:15 — 2:30
The Next Generation of Internal Auditors–The fight for talent!
Mark Salamasick, University of Texas-Dallas
2:30 – 3:00
Break
3:00 – 4:30
Roundtable Discussions
[Separate roundtables for Directors and Staff]
5:30 — 8:00
Opening Reception
Tuesday, March 3rd
7:00 — 8:00
Breakfast
8:00 — 9:10
How Controlled Are Your Controlled Substances?
Brett Swett and Rendi Owens, Texas Tech University System
9:15 — 10:30
Data Analytics and Student Financial Aid
Tracey Sadler, Texas A&M University System
10:30 — 10:50
Break
10:50 — 12:00
Navigating NCAA Rules for Successful Internal Audits
Lori Hammond and Blake Barlow, University of Texas-Austin
12:00 — 1:00
Lunch
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1:00 — 2:15
Dealing with Difficult Auditees—Panel Discussion
Andrew Groover, Texas Woman’s University (moderator)
Toni Stephens, University of Texas-Dallas
Charlie Hrncir, Texas A&M University System
Russ Hoskens, University of Houston System
Steve McGee, Texas State University
2:20 — 3:30
Minors on Campus
Charlie Hrncir, Texas A&M University System
3:30 — 3:50
Break
3:50 — 5:00
TBD
5:30 — 8:00
Networking Reception
Wednesday, March 4th
7:00 — 8:00
Breakfast
8:00 — 9:10
Follow the Yellow Brick Road…Not the Rabbit Trail…to
an Effective Individual Audit Risk Assessment
Toni Stephens, University of Texas-Dallas
9:15 — 10:30
HIPAA Auditing Update
Mike Cullen, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
10:30 — 10:50
Break
10:50 — 12:00
Social Media - How to Actively Engage your Audit
Committee
Randy Crawford and Richard Ochoa, University of Texas
Medical Branch at Galveston
12:00 — 1:00
Lunch
1:00 — 2:15
Fundamentals of Construction Auditing, What You Need to
Know—Bill Mansfield, Sirius Solutions LLLP
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2:20 — 3:30
Computer Forensics for Auditors
Tod Maxwell, University of Texas-Austin
3:30 — 3:45
Break
3:45 — 5:00
Roundtable Discussions
[Title IX Compliance or Information Technology]
*Round up some of your new friends and head out to dinner*
(Please plan to handle your own check as registration fees do not include dinner.)
Thursday, March 5th
7:00 — 8:00
Breakfast
8:00 — 9:10
Understanding your BLACKBOARD LEARN™
Environment So That You Can Audit it Effectively
Ali Subhani, University of Texas-Dallas
9:15 — 10:30
Hidden in Plain Sight: Investigating on the Internet
Allan Bachman, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
10:30 — 10:45
Break
10:45 — 12:00
Fraud and the Risk Assessment – What do Auditors Think?
Emily Knopp & Christine Esqueda, Texas Tech University
System
12:00 – 12:15
Closing Remarks/Conference Evaluations
12:15
Boxed lunches/Departures
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Page6 ConferenceFee
Secure the early registration rate of $350 by submitting registration and payment on
or before February 20, 2015. After February 20th the rate increases to $400. The
registration fee covers
 All conference sessions
 Breakfast, lunch, and evening receptions during the conference
Please refer to the Registration Form (page 18) for details on how and where to
remit payment. Please pay attention to the updated mailing address for TACUA.
At this time, TACUA is not able to accept credit card payments. The conference
brochure with registration form may also be downloaded at www.tacua.org.
Tax Identification Numbers
State Tax ID: 1 5213598079005 Federal Tax ID: 52-1359807
Conference Attire
Conference dress is business casual. Attendees are encouraged to bring a jacket in
the event of a chilly conference room and cold weather.
Cancellations
Cancellations made prior to February 27, 2015 will be refunded 50% of the
registration fee. After February 27th no refunds will be issued. Replacement
attendees can attend in lieu of a registered attendee upon proper notification.
CPE Credit/Certification
Attendees have the opportunity to receive 25 CPE hours. CPE certificates will be
provided onsite at the end of the conference. TACUA is a TSBPA-approved CPE
Sponsor (#1222).
No sessions require advanced preparation and the knowledge level is basic to
intermediate. Each course offers between 1.4 to 1.8 hours of CPE credit. Please
refer to the following pages for additional course outlines and objectives, speaker
biographies, and specific CPE credit.
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Roundtable Discussions—Participants
These sessions will provide a forum for internal audit directors and staff of colleges and
universities to meet independently and exchange ideas, best practices, challenges and
information. The annual meeting of TACUA members and election of Board members will also
be held during the Directors Roundtable. [1.8 CPE]
Title IX Compliance Roundtable Discussion—Participants
This session will provide a forum for attendees to meet independently and exchange ideas, best
practices, challenges and information specific to Title IX compliance. [1.8 CPE]
Information Technology Roundtable Discussion—Participants
This session will provide a forum for attendee to meet independently and exchange ideas, best
practices, challenges and information related to information technology. [1.8 CPE]
The Next Generation of Internal Auditors – The fight for talent!—Mark Salamasick
The job market for internal auditors and risk control specialist is greater than ever. The supply of
new auditors isn’t anywhere near the need for talented internal auditors, however at the College
and University level there are many unique opportunities. Mark will provide perspective on
overall demand along with what is happening on the supply side of potential candidates. He will
address key factors and action steps on how you can win the war for top talent. He will also
provide insight to a unique process to provide for a pipeline for future talent. [1.5 CPE]
How Controlled Are Your Controlled Substances?—Brett Swett and Rendi Owens
The objective of this presentation is to share one approach for assessing compliance with U.S.
Department of Justice and the Texas Department of Public Safety controlled substances
regulations. Specifically, we will the discuss common places where controlled substances may
reside in higher education settings, gain an understanding of the complexities of controlled
substance program compliance, and discuss methods for evaluating the effectiveness of your
institution’s controlled substances program. [1.5 CPE]
Data Analysis for Student Financial Aid—Tracey Sadler
Texas A&M University System Internal Audit department has developed more than 45 data
analytic scripts to detect possible non-compliance with federal student financial aid and Texas
Grant programs. This presentation will discuss the road less taken with data analytics and how
these scripts can help your student financial aid programs. The discussion will briefly touch on
continuous auditing and how the TAMU System is implementing CA/CM. [1.5 CPE] Navigating NCAA Rules for Successful Internal Audits—Lori Hammond and Blake Barlow
The NCAA has encountered some significant changes to its rules and governance structure in the
last three years. This session will provide you an update on those key legislative changes. The
presenters will also discuss best practices for staying updated on NCAA rules changes, as well
as, share methods for enhancing internal audits related to NCAA rules on your campuses.
[1.4 CPE]
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CourseDescriptions
Dealing with Difficult Auditees—Panel
This panel discussion will provide insight into dealing with difficult auditees. As most auditors
face this challenge during their career, this presentation will provide details about the
characteristics of difficult auditees and why they do the things they do. The panel will provide
real life situations and how these were handled. The presentation will also provide information
on what we as auditors can do to mitigate the possibility of difficult auditees. [1.4 CPE]
Minors on Campus—Charlie Hrncir
Youth safety on our campuses has always been important but events over the last few years have
indicated that our campuses may not be as well prepared for minors on our campuses as they
should be. This session will discuss statutory requirements, control processes, and audit
techniques that should help keep your campus safer for minors visiting your campus. [1.5 CPE]
Follow the Yellow Brick Road…Not the Rabbit Trail…to an Effective Individual Audit Risk
Assessment—Toni Stephens
After attending this presentation, participants will be able to plan and perform an audit in the
most effective and efficient manner by:
1. Identifying the professional standards relating to risk assessment.
2. Describing risks and different ways to gain an understanding.
3. Utilizing the tools developed to prepare a risk assessment for any type of audit
assignment.
4. Develop an audit program based on risk assessment.
5. Conduct a case study using the tools discussed by conducting a risk assessment on your
own internal audit department.
[1.4 CPE]
HIPAA Auditing Update—Mike Cullen
In this session, we will provide an update on HIPAA auditing, including:
• Highlighting the latest developments with HIPAA rulemaking and the OCR’s planned
audits of covered entities (CE) and business associates (BA)
• Discussing key areas of HIPAA compliance that institutions should review
• How Internal Audit can assist with the HIPAA security risk assessment for their
institutions, whether as a CE or BA
[1.5 CPE]
Social Media: How to Actively Engage Your Audit Committee—Randy Crawford & Richard
Ochoa
In this session we will discuss emerging trends shaping the future of online consumerism, how
our customers and constituents are increasingly interacting with and through online social media
communities, and how this method of disseminating information presents risks to the
institution’s reputation, brand, message, and identity. Having had the recent pleasure of
presenting “Social Media Risks and Opportunities” to our Institutional Audit Committee, we can
attest that these issues will most likely engage your committee well beyond your expectations.
Further, we can definitively speak to the questions your audit committee members may soon be
asking you regarding your own organizational use of social media. [1.4 CPE]
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CourseDescriptions
Fundamentals of Construction Auditing, What You Need to Know—Bill Mansfield
Generally, construction projects represent a major capital spend and a considerable risk to an
organization. Understanding that risk and controlling the construction project empowers
educational institutions to gain control over capital spend, limit overpayments, control change
and maximize work towards a successful completion of a project. The presentation will equip
the auditor with the key (auditable) elements of major construction projects, such as key players,
phases of construction, construction risk and common construction audit findings. We will also
discuss the issues around managing a construction audit project, especially as it relates to timing
and project interactions. [1.5 CPE]
Computer Forensics for Auditors—Tod Maxwell
After attending this presentation, participants will understand:
 What is computer forensics?
 Working with the investigators,
 Mechanics of digital forensics,
 Forensics defenses, and
 Takeaways
[1.4 CPE]
Understanding Your BLACKBOARD LEARN™ Environment So That You Can Audit It
Effectively—Ali Subhani
After attending this presentation, participants will:
1. Have a general understanding of the architecture that may be in place to support a
Blackboard Learn environment.
2. Be able to identify how to perform key functions within the application.
3. Understand how integrations are setup.
4. Be introduced to Building Blocks, and the risks that come along with their
implementation.
5. Know potential areas of concern that an audit team should be mindful of related to the
Learn environment.
6. Know different controls that can be implemented to enhance the overall security of the
environment.
[1.4 CPE]
Hidden in Plain Sight: Investigating on the Internet—Allan Bachman
Auditors have to use every resource at their disposal when interviewing for, or researching a
fraud case. One of the most useful tools is the internet where potential second party witnesses
and suspects park personal information, information which might be useful. Learning where this
information can be found is simple; finding it effectively and efficiently makes the process even
more productive. In this session, learn how to get internet search tools to work both smarter and
harder for you. Hear how social media has become a gold mine of information and how to utilize
these tools to enhance you investigation and protect yourself and your family at the same time.
[1.5 CPE]
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Fraud Risk Assessment – What Do Auditors Think?—Emily Knopp and Christine Esqueda
Fraud occurs across all industries. This session will define fraud and its four factors of fraud.
Specific fraud schemes seen in higher education will be discuss through real-world application.
Throughout the presentation, participants will also assess fraud risk, using four evaluation
criteria, producing a fraud risk assessment for higher education. Finally, participants will be able
to understand and identify controls for monitoring and preventing fraud. [1.5 CPE]
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Allan Bachman, CFE
Allan Bachman has been Education Manager for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in
Austin Texas since 2006. In his role he is responsible for seminar development and the
educational content of conferences and online learning. Most recently Allan worked in Higher
Education as director of an audit unit and was project manager on several IT implementations
specializing in information and access security. His largest fraud investigation, for over $1.5
million, was conducted during this time. Previously Allan has worked in or has consulted for
retail, real estate, manufacturing and has done extensive small to medium business consulting
where he has actively worked a number of fraud cases going back to the mid 1970’s. Allan
regularly conducts training sessions and speaks for national organizations and has taught college
courses in accounting/auditing and information systems & security.
Blake Barlow, CCEP
Blake Barlow, a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, is in his eighth year with The
University of Texas Athletics Department. His primary responsibilities include assisting in the
oversight of the department’s compliance with NCAA, Big 12 Conference and University rules
and assisting in the implementation of a comprehensive risk management program. He holds a
M.Ed. in Sport Management from The University of Texas and a BBA from The University of
Central Arkansas. Blake is a member of the Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics and
the National Association for Athletics Compliance, serving on the Legislation and Governance
Committee. He also completed the Sports Management Institute (SMI) program in 2013.
Randy Crawford, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM
With over thirty years of IT experience, Randy was UTMB Health’s first Information Security
Officer and currently the IT Audit Manager. He is a life-long learner who works collaboratively
to create positive and practical organizational change. Randy is a Certified Internal Auditor,
Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional,
Certified Information Security Manager, Certified HIPAA Security Professional, Certified in
Risk and Information Systems Control, and Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT.
Committed to serving the information systems audit and assurance profession, Randy was an
active member of the working group asked by the Texas Department of Information Resources to
enhance the Texas Administrative Code Security Rule and is a founding member of The
University of Texas System Security Council devoted to improving information security at all 15
UT institutions. Randy has also served as curriculum consultant to a local community college, an
External Quality Assessment Peer Reviewer, and presently serves as a member of UTMB
Health’s Information Security and Privacy Compliance Committee.
Mike Cullen, CIA.CISSP, CIPP/US
Mike Cullen is a Senior Manager with Baker Tilly, a national accounting and advisory firm.
Mike leads the firm’s Higher Education and Research Institution’s IT risk and IT audit services
team. For over 13 years, he has worked with a variety of higher education clients of various
sizes, both public and private. He has led IT risk assessments and audits, developed information
privacy and security programs, performed ethical hacking of IT systems, and conducted digital
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forensic investigations. Mike has presented to a variety of audiences, including Association of
College and University Auditors (ACUA), National Council of University Research
Administrators (NCURA), Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), various
Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA) chapters, regional, national conferences, and at multiple
universities. Mike is also a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information
Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Certified Information Privacy Professional
(CIPP/US).
Christine Esqueda, CIA, CGAP, CFE
Christine Esqueda is the Audit Manager at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso, member
of the Texas Tech University System. Christine received her Bachelors of Business
Administration in Accounting and Masters of Accountancy from the University of Texas at El
Paso. She has 10 years of internal audit experience in local government and higher education.
She is a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Government Auditing Professional, and Certified
Fraud Examiner. In addition, Christine is a former board member and president of the El Paso
Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and is the president of the newly formed El Paso
Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Andrew Groover, M.Ed., CPA, CIA CICA, CISA, CFE
Andrew S. Groover, M.Ed., CPA, CIA CICA, CISA, CFE, is the Director of Internal Audits at
Texas Woman’s University where he has served in this capacity for the last eight years. Prior to
joining Texas Woman’s University he served as the Audit Manager for the University of Texas
at Dallas. Overall, he has over 20 years of auditing experience in varied capacities including
public accounting, wholesale distribution, retail, healthcare, and higher education. Andrew holds
a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting from Oklahoma State University
and a Master of Education – Educational Administration (Higher Education) from the University
of Nebraska.
Lori Hammond, CCEP
Lori Hammond joined The University of Texas staff in July 2003 as the compliance coordinator.
She was promoted to director of compliance in September 2005, assistant athletics director in
November 2008 and associate athletics director in September 2012. Lori oversees a staff of
seven in all facets of the risk and compliance operation. Prior to Texas, Lori began her tenure in
compliance in August 1999 as an intern in the Compliance Office at Texas Tech University. In
September 2000, Lori was promoted to graduate assistant. Upon completion of her masters in
December 2001, Texas Tech created a compliance coordinator position for her to fill and she
remained at Texas Tech through June 2003 when she left to pursue a position at Texas.
Hammond is a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) and a member of the
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), National Association for Athletic
Compliance (NAAC) and the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics
Administrators (NACWAA). She recently completed service on the NAAC Board of Directors in
July 2014 and previously served as the chair of the NAAC Legislation and Governance
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Committee 2010-2012. Lori is a graduate of the 2005 NACWAA HERS Institute and the 2009
Sports Management Institute (SMI). Lori oversees the Collegiate Athletics Talent and
Professional Leadership Training (CATAPLT) program for Texas Athletics, which is a
collaborative effort between Texas Athletics and University Human Resources to provide
personal and professional leadership development opportunities for the athletics program. Lori
earned her bachelor's degree in exercise and sports sciences/health from Texas Tech in August
2000 and went on to earn her master's degree in sports administration from Texas Tech in
December 2001.
Charlie Hrncir, CPA
C.R. "Charlie" Hrncir has over thirty years of management and supervisory experience as an
internal and external auditor of government institutions in Texas. Responsibilities include
providing leadership in helping manage the internal audit department for The Texas A&M
University System and managing audits with over 100 auditors in multiple locations across
Texas while employed by the Texas State Auditor’s Office. Charlie possesses a Bachelor of
Business Administration degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Charlie is a
Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the Governor's Executive Development Program.
He has held leadership positions with the local chapters of CPAs in Austin, and Brazos County
and chaired a conference committee for the Texas State Society of CPAs. He has also served on
the Board of Governors for the Brazos Valley Chapter of the IIA and is a past president and
member of the board of TACUA.
Russ Hoskens, CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA
Russ Hoskens is the Director of the Internal Auditing Department at the University of Houston
System. He has over 30 years of experience in internal auditing, including 22 years of
experience in higher education. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Internal
Auditor, a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a Certified Information Systems Auditor. In addition,
he received a MBA degree from Louisiana State University with a concentration in Internal
Auditing in 1992 and is a Past-President of TACUA.
Emily A Knopp, CPA, CISA
Emily A. Knopp is the Audit Director at Angelo State University, member of the Texas Tech
University System, and has 14-plus years of audit and corporate accounting experience. She has
assisted the Office of Audit Services in developing and maturing its IT audit activities and
education programs. Emily also serves as the Past President of the San Angelo chapter of the
Texas Society of CPAs and is the current Secretary of the Texas Association of College and
University Auditors.
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William (Bill) Mansfield, CPA, CIA
Bill Mansfield, CPA, CIA, has over 25 years of experience in providing specialized services in
financial accounting, financial planning, internal control and investment analysis to clients in the
following industries: energy, manufacturing, oil and gas trading, oilfield services, exploration
and production, gas transportation and via public accounting. Prior to joining Sirius, Bill served
as Senior Director of Finance at Coral Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell Oil Company
and General Auditor of Tejas Gas Corporation. Bill has project experience in directing
discussions of business processes, risks, and controls with executive level management of
companies to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation; and in leading a reporting & data
warehousing project supporting the client’s data storage and reporting capabilities in ecommerce. Bill also has extensive operational, construction and financial auditing experience,
founded and staffed auditing services function for an energy group; and directed internal and
joint interest auditing initiatives. Bill received a BSBA in Accounting from Oklahoma State
University.
Tod Maxwell, CISA, CISSP
Tod Maxwell serves as Senior IT Auditor for The University of Texas at Austin Office of
Internal Audits where he has worked since 2009. He is a graduate of UT Dallas and holds
numerous certifications including CISA, CISSP, including several from the SANS Institute. Tod
is a member of IIA and ISACA.
Steve McGee, CPA, CIA, CFE
Steve McGee holds a BBA in Accounting from Southwest Texas State University and he is a
CPA, CIA, and CFE. He has been auditing for over 33 years, including 10 years in the healthcare
industry and 23+ years in Texas state government. Steve’s state experience includes working at
the Texas State Auditor’s Office, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas State University.
Steve is and has been a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Association of
Certified Fraud Examiners. He has previously served on the TACUA board, holding each officer
position and was the President of TACUA in 2000.
Richard Ochoa, CISA
Richard holds the CISA certification. Richard has two years of experience in UTMB Information
Services Operations and four years of Operational IT systems experience. Richard’s hands on
experience with Information Systems operational, managerial, technical controls, and knowledge
of industry best practices facilitates comprehensive reviews of IT systems.
Rendi Owens, CIA, CGAP
Rendi Owens is an Audit Manager for the Texas Tech University System and has more than ten
years’ of audit experience. She is a Certified Internal Auditor and a Certified Government
Auditing Professional. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Planning from Texas
Tech University.
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Tracey Sadler, CIA, CGAP
Tracey Sadler, CIA, CGAP, Senior Internal Auditor has worked with the Texas A&M University
System Internal Audit department for more than 16 years. She has used data analytics first with
ACL since 1998 when reviewing payroll compliance throughout the A&M System. She has
since used data analytics to assist audits in areas of procurement cards, voucher payments,
vendor analysis, fixed assets, and research administration. TAMU SIAD currently uses Idea
software for data analytics.
Mark Salamasick, CIA, CISA, CRMA, CSP
Mark Salamasick is Director of the Center for Internal Auditing Excellence at The University of
Texas at Dallas (UTD). The program is the largest graduate internal audit program worldwide.
The program is in the twelfth year and has an emphasis on integration of technology into internal
audit practices. Mark currently teaches Internal Audit, Information Technology Audit and Risk
Management and Advanced Auditing. He has spent most of his career recruiting, mentoring,
managing and placing auditors in positions worldwide. He is also a risk management consultant
with focus on quality assurance reviews and internal audit process improvement. Mark was
previously with Bank of America for over twenty years. During the last two years at the bank he
was Senior Vice President of Internet/Intranet Services. Prior to that he served as Senior Vice
President and Director of Information Technology Audit. He worked within the Internal Audit
Group of the bank for eighteen years with experience in technology, financial, and operational
auditing. He had responsibility for partnering with management for significant improvement in
technology, information security, and business continuity. Prior to joining Bank of America, Mark
was a senior consultant with Accenture (Andersen Consulting).
He is one of the co-authors of the all three editions of the IIA Published internal audit textbook,
Internal Auditing: Assurance and Consulting Services along with other publications of the IIA
Research Foundation. He is a member of the IIA, ISACA, NACD, and ACFE. He has served
many years on the Dallas IIA Board and the IIA International Research Foundation Board.
Toni Stephens, CPA, CIA, CRMA
Toni Stephens is the UT Dallas Institutional Chief Audit Executive for UT System. She received
her accounting degree from Texas A&M University. Toni has almost 30 years of both internal and
external audit experience, including working for the Texas State Auditor’s Office. Toni’s
professional activities include service as a board member for the Dallas Chapter of the IIA, holding
several key committee leadership positions. She has also served as President of the Association
of College and University Auditors (ACUA), on their board, and as head of their professional
education committee. She also served as president of the Texas Association of College and
University Auditors as well as on their board. Honors include receiving service awards from both
ACUA and the Dallas IIA. Currently, Toni serves on the ACUA Faculty. She is an advisory board
member for the UTD Center for Internal Auditing Excellence. She conducts presentations on risk
assessment and audit planning for the internal audit students at UT Dallas and works with and
mentors them on audits to provide them with actual audit experience.
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SpeakerBios
Brett Swett, CIA
Brett Swett is a Senior Auditor for the Texas Tech University System and has more than four
years of combined banking and audit experience. He is a Certified Internal Auditor and received
both a Bachelor of Business Administration and Masters of Business Administration degrees
from Wayland Baptist University.
Ali Subhani, CISA
Ali Subhani is the IT Audit Manager at The University of Texas at Dallas, and has 10 plus years
of internal audit experience. He is a Certified Internal Auditor, a Certified Information Systems
Auditor and also a GIAC Systems and Networks Auditor. Since joining UTD’s Internal Audit team
in 2006, he has assisted in maturing the IT audit function. Ali received his Master’s degree in
Accounting and Information Management from UTD.
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TACUA
texas association of college and university auditors
2015 TACUA Conference Registration Form
Attendee Information
Name:
Title:
Institution:
Number:
Email:
Conference registration will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2nd with Welcome / Opening
Remarks starting at 1:00 p.m. The conference will conclude at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March
5th. Participants will earn up to 25 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Please indicate any special dietary and/or meeting accommodation needs:
Please indicate which Roundtable sessions you plan to attend:
Directors
Staff selectone Title IX Compliance
Information Technology
selectone
Payment Information
Register prior to February 20, 2015 to get the discounted rate of $350. After February 20,
2015, the rate increases to $400. Registration fee covers all conference sessions, breakfast and
lunch during the conference, and two evening receptions. Please make payments payable to
TACUA and remit payment with the registration form to:
UT Austin Internal Audit
c/o Angela McCarter, TACUA Treasurer
1616 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2.302
Austin, TX 78701
THANK YOU! We look forward to seeing you in New Braunfels!
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