Audit Uncovered: Insights from Both Sides of the Table
OL1494 | On Demand Course | Update | Self-Study
Description
Audits can often feel like a high-stakes challenge, but understanding the process from both the auditor and auditee perspectives can make all the difference. In this session, we'll pull back the curtain on the audit process, breaking down each phase - from planning and execution to reporting and remediation. We'll explore the key objectives of an audit, common misconceptions, and best practices to ensure a smooth and successful experience. Whether you're conducting an audit or preparing to be audited, this session will provide valuable insights, strategies, and real-world examples to help you navigate the process with confidence.
This course is part of the 2025 Governmental A&A Conference Bundle. Purchase the conference bundle here.
Credits
| Number of Credits | Type of Credits |
|---|---|
| 2.00 | Auditing (Governmental) |
Notes
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Prices
- Member (Early Bird)
- $89.00
- Non-Member (Early Bird)
- $129.00
- Member
- $89.00
- Non-Member
- $129.00
Instructors
Nathan Abbott, CISA, CFE
Nathan graduated from Freed Hardeman University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Enrolled Agent (EA) with the Internal Revenue Service. Nathan is also a graduate of the Tennessee Government Management Institute and the Tennessee Government Executive Institute.
Nathan dedicates time internally and to outside professional programs by providing training on computer forensics, cybersecurity, Excel, Word, and computer applications. He is a dedicated member of the Nashville Chapter of AGA, having served on the Chapter Executive Committee as Webmaster for over a decade. On a lighter note, he has dressed up as Santa Claus for the Comptroller's officewide Christmas party for the past five years.
Back to InstructorsLee Ann West, CPA, CGFM
Lee Ann West, CPA, CGFM is the Audit Manager in West Tennessee for the Comptroller of the Treasury's Division of Local Government Audit. Lee Ann supervises a team of 20 auditors and is responsible for the annual audits of 23 counties in West Tennessee.
Lee Ann has worked for the Comptroller's Office for 26 years beginning her career as a field auditor. Lee Ann holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Freed-Hardeman University, and she is a graduate of LEAD Tennessee and the Tennessee Government Management Institute. She and her husband, Richard, live in Henderson, Tennessee, and they are the parents to two children, Brent and Anslee.
Back to InstructorsAmanda J. March, CPA, CGFM, CFE
Amanda March, CPA, CGFM, CFE is a Senior Auditor in West Tennessee for the Comptroller of the Treasury's Division of Local Government Audit. Amanda has worked for the Comptroller's Office for 19 years performing and reviewing financial and compliance audits of county governments. Amanda holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Bethel University. She lives in Medina, Tennessee, with her two daughters, Chloe and Caitlin.
Back to InstructorsMegan D. Vineyard, CCFO
Megan serves as the Finance Director for Henderson County, TN. Megan has a double degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Finance from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She is a CCFO and has served in multiple roles within the Henderson County Finance Department for the last 12 years. She is in her 3rd year as the Finance Director for Henderson County and leads a team of five employees. Henderson County adopted the County Financial Management System of 1981, so she has an extensive knowledge of the yearly audit process from both the County Government and the Board of Education perspective.
She is a member of the Tennessee Government Finance Officers Association (TGFOA), the Association of Government Accountants (AGA), and the Tennessee Association of School Business Officials (TASBO).
Megan is actively involved with the Lexington Rotary International Organization and volunteers with various other local groups that all benefit the Henderson County community. She has a passion for planting vegetable gardens, helping on the family farm, and watching the Atlanta Braves.
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