Higher education institutions face more and more challenges that make robust internal controls to necessary for effective governance and risk management. Join us for our webcast, Navigating Internal Control Challenges in Higher Education, to learn more about common internal control issues that many colleges and universities encounter. As institutions navigate financial pressures, regulatory scrutiny, and operational complexities, the need for effective internal controls is critical.

We’ll explore:

• Prevalent internal control weaknesses
• How to identify vulnerabilities and understand the associated risks
• Steps to mitigate risks and enhance the control environment
• Ways to establish and maintain effective internal controls
• The role of technology, including data analytics and automated systems

Chelsea Ritchie, Director, Moss Adams

Chelsea has led numerous internal audit, policy development, and other consulting projects, as well as small and large external financial statement and compliance audits for higher education, government, not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions, and health care organizations since 2015. She has performed and supervised numerous audits in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, GAS, and GAGAS. Chelsea is experienced in evaluating internal controls and risks related to accounting and finance functions, includes those surrounding treasury and banking processes, from both an internal audit and external audit perspective.

Andrew Koumelis, Senior Manager, Moss Adams

Andrew has led numerous internal audit, policy development, and other consulting projects, as well as small and large external financial statement and compliance audits for government, not-for-profit, higher education, and tribal organizations since 2018. He has performed and supervised numerous audits in accordance with GAAS and GAGAS. Andrew is experienced in evaluating internal controls and risks related to accounting and finance functions from both an internal audit and external audit perspective.