Heather B. Bearfield, CISA, CISM, CRISC, Principal, Marcum LLP to Speak at KC’s Sarbanes-Oxley: How to Assess IT Controls Live Webcast
New York, NY, February 02, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Heather B. Bearfield, CISA, CISM, CRISC, Principal, Marcum LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sarbanes-Oxley: How to Assess IT Controls.” This event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).
For further details, please visit:
http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Assess_Controls.html
About Heather Bearfield
Heather B. Bearfield is a Principal in the Firm’s Boston office and serves as the National Technology Assurance Services Leader. She has extensive experience with SAS 70 audits/SSAE 16/AT 101, internal and external audits, and specialized projects for application reviews, internal and external vulnerability assessments, wireless assessments and penetration testing. Ms. Bearfield conducts in-depth analyses of entire business systems including application software, databases, operating systems, hardware, client/server networks and communicates with technical staff and managers to improve internal controls. She conducts IT Risk Assessments and evaluates information security strategies. Working with Fortune 500 companies, Ms. Bearfield manages Sarbanes-Oxley engagements and control assessments of corporate IT functions to ensure appropriate controls, accurate reporting, and thorough disaster recovery and business continuity plans and testing. She recommends and assists in the implementation of best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Ms. Bearfield has in depth experience assisting companies to strengthen internal controls/ processes for business process flows including payroll, inventory, purchasing, sales, loans, ATMs, personal banking for areas including logical security, interfacing of applications, completeness and accuracy of information, and backup and recovery procedures. She creates standards, policies and procedures for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act 404 and manages SAS 70/ SSAE 16/ AT 101, Pre-Assessments, Type I and Type II audits and draft reports for review.
About Marcum LLP
Marcum LLP is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation. Ranked among the top 15 firms in the nation, Marcum offers the resources of more than 1,100 professionals, including more than 150 partners, in 23 offices throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Grand Cayman, China and Hong Kong. The Firm’s presence runs deep with full service offices strategically located in major business markets.
Marcum offers an extensive range of professional services and a high degree of specialization. In addition to traditional accounting, assurance and tax, including domestic and international tax planning and preparation, the Firm’s professional services include mergers and acquisition planning, family office services, forensic accounting and litigation support. The Firm has developed several niche practice areas including private equity partnerships; hedge funds; SEC registrants; services for the government, public and not-for-profit sectors; construction; business insurance valuation; healthcare; bankruptcies and receiverships; and a China specialty practice. More information is available at: www.marcumllp.com/.
Event Synopsis:
IT infrastructure is a significant factor in preparing financial reports which makes validation of IT controls a fundamental requirement under Sarbanes-Oxley Law. Research shows that the cost associated with compliance for the IT control validation was high resulting from the companies’ haste in pursuing the validation. This scenario calls for companies to plan, organize, and execute an effective IT control validation system to ensure compliance with the law and to reduce corporate costs at the same time.
The Knowledge Group has assembled a distinguished panel of key experts and thought leaders to help businesses avoid costly errors and potential risks related to IT control validation.
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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For further details, please visit:
http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Assess_Controls.html
About Heather Bearfield
Heather B. Bearfield is a Principal in the Firm’s Boston office and serves as the National Technology Assurance Services Leader. She has extensive experience with SAS 70 audits/SSAE 16/AT 101, internal and external audits, and specialized projects for application reviews, internal and external vulnerability assessments, wireless assessments and penetration testing. Ms. Bearfield conducts in-depth analyses of entire business systems including application software, databases, operating systems, hardware, client/server networks and communicates with technical staff and managers to improve internal controls. She conducts IT Risk Assessments and evaluates information security strategies. Working with Fortune 500 companies, Ms. Bearfield manages Sarbanes-Oxley engagements and control assessments of corporate IT functions to ensure appropriate controls, accurate reporting, and thorough disaster recovery and business continuity plans and testing. She recommends and assists in the implementation of best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Ms. Bearfield has in depth experience assisting companies to strengthen internal controls/ processes for business process flows including payroll, inventory, purchasing, sales, loans, ATMs, personal banking for areas including logical security, interfacing of applications, completeness and accuracy of information, and backup and recovery procedures. She creates standards, policies and procedures for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act 404 and manages SAS 70/ SSAE 16/ AT 101, Pre-Assessments, Type I and Type II audits and draft reports for review.
About Marcum LLP
Marcum LLP is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation. Ranked among the top 15 firms in the nation, Marcum offers the resources of more than 1,100 professionals, including more than 150 partners, in 23 offices throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Grand Cayman, China and Hong Kong. The Firm’s presence runs deep with full service offices strategically located in major business markets.
Marcum offers an extensive range of professional services and a high degree of specialization. In addition to traditional accounting, assurance and tax, including domestic and international tax planning and preparation, the Firm’s professional services include mergers and acquisition planning, family office services, forensic accounting and litigation support. The Firm has developed several niche practice areas including private equity partnerships; hedge funds; SEC registrants; services for the government, public and not-for-profit sectors; construction; business insurance valuation; healthcare; bankruptcies and receiverships; and a China specialty practice. More information is available at: www.marcumllp.com/.
Event Synopsis:
IT infrastructure is a significant factor in preparing financial reports which makes validation of IT controls a fundamental requirement under Sarbanes-Oxley Law. Research shows that the cost associated with compliance for the IT control validation was high resulting from the companies’ haste in pursuing the validation. This scenario calls for companies to plan, organize, and execute an effective IT control validation system to ensure compliance with the law and to reduce corporate costs at the same time.
The Knowledge Group has assembled a distinguished panel of key experts and thought leaders to help businesses avoid costly errors and potential risks related to IT control validation.
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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