Contact: Josh Murer, VP Programs

 Course Learning Objectives…

• Learn concepts, processes, and tools used to audit ethical compliance for your organization.
• Determine the role of internal auditors, senior management, and other key participants related to organizational ethics.
• Uncover the key elements necessary to attain an ethical culture.
• Identify key elements included in the objectives, scope and procedures used to evaluate ethics.
• Gain a better understanding of red flags that are indicators of unethical behaviors.
• Understand a risk assessment that can be used to evaluate an organization’s ethical climate.

Who Should Attend...

• Auditors responsible for developing, managing, auditing and/ or participating in an Ethics program for their organization.
• Auditors who want to learn more techniques and best practices surrounding the need for and evaluation of ethics programs.
• Auditors involved in analyzing ethical climate and compliance at their organizations.

Speaker Bio…

 Deanna Sullivan, the founder and principal of Sullivan Solutions, specializes in enhancing both corporate and individual business performance via customized solutions.  She has been

• a member of the IIA since 1987, and
• is currently a member of the Board of Governors for the Houston Chapter and
• a member of the International Conference Committee and
• Chairman of the 2006 International Conference. 
• a frequent speaker for the IIA, including at the July 2007 IIA International Conference in Amsterdam 
•  a speaker at various community organizations in the Houston and Dallas areas.  

Deanna has a diverse background ranging from auditing and accounting to consulting and training.  Her experiences include audit management, operational and financial auditing, international auditing, systems analysis, investigations, sales, risk assessment, process improvement, change management, professional development and coaching.

Formerly a partner with Arthur Andersen,

• Deanna’s most recent role was Global Director of Process and Methodology for Andersen’s Risk Consulting practice. 
• She developed Andersen’s Quality Assurance Review Methodology for Internal Audit and the Global Best Practices for Internal Audit. 

Prior to 1994, Deanna was responsible for international and operational auditing

• at Enron Corp in Houston, Texas, and
• at Maxus Energy in Dallas, Texas. 

Deanna is a

• Certified Public Accountant,
• Certified Internal Auditor,
• Certified Fraud Examiner,
• Member of the AICPA, and
• Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. 

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