Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA

Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA, is the Chief Training Officer for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

ACFE publishes updated benchmarking report

Organizations throughout the world use benchmarking data to evaluate how their performance, structure and operations compare to those of their peers. Benefits of benchmarking include assessing operational efficiency, pinpointing knowledge gaps and identifying areas for potential improvements.

Written By: Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA


Using future anti-fraud tech tools wisely

Fraudsters wield technology like weapons to commit their crimes. Fraud examiners must match and supersede their foes with advanced high-tech tools. Here are the results of a recent ACFE survey that show how anti-fraud professionals are using technology and their plans for the future.

Written By: Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA


Coso Releases SOX Guidance: More Time for Small Firms

The SEC voted to give smaller U.S. public companies an additional year to comply with the internal control reporting requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.

Written By: Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA


AS5 Comes to the Rescue

This article reviews the PCAOB's new Auditing Standard No. 5 which is intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control audits while also cutting audit costs, especially for smaller public companies.

Written By: Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA


Benchmarking Your In-House Fraud Investigation Team

To address the lack of available benchmarking information for internal fraud investigation departments, the ACFE collected data about our members’ internal investigations teams.

Written By: Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA


PCAOB issues staff Q & A, extends deadlines, tackles tax services

This column is the first in a new series designed to keep our members updated on all things Sarbanes-Oxley.

Written By: Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA


 

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