2007 General Audit Management Conference - The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

2007 General Audit Management Conference: Session Detail


CS3-1: MONDAY MARCH 19, 2007, 2:25-3:35 p.m.
Starting a Successful Audit Function in a Fast-paced Environment
Bruce Caplain, CPA Senior Vice President, Corporate Audit and Fraud, First Marblehead
Understand why differing backgrounds bring different strengths and challenges to a new Chief Audit Executive (CAE) role. Learn how to perform an honest assessment of the opportunities and challenges facing you, whether you are taking over an existing function or starting one from scratch. Set a course for success in the first 30 days, 90 days, and through normalcy. Define the role of the CAE before it's defined for you. Identify reasons for possible failure and how to overcome them.

*NASBA - AUDITING*

Presenter Biography: Bruce Caplain, CPA Bruce Caplain has developed and implemented internal audit and fraud prevention functions since he joined First Marblehead in 2004. Previously, he was the general director of corporate audit at John Hancock Financial Services where he oversaw a department of 35 professionals. He also worked at The Boston Company as a director of internal audit, and started an investment risk management function within their asset management group of The Boston Company. He began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, where he specialized in financial service clients.