Session 1: Generative AI – Opportunities and Threats
Since its widespread introduction to the public in 2022, generative AI has made waves across the business landscape. This presentation will cover the fundamentals of generative AI and discuss opportunities and threats that many organizations face with the adoption of generative AI.
Speaker: Peter Kipp, CPA, Ph.D. (University of North Texas)
Session 2: Developing the Next Generation of Auditors
Auditing functions strive to attain the best talent the market has to offer in order to maximize value for their organizations. Attracting talent, and ultimately retaining those individuals in a competitive market, is a pressing challenge. This presentation will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to aid in the development and mentoring of the next generation of auditors. Attendees will also learn about the latest trends in the profession as well as strategies for effective recruiting and professional development.
Speaker: Joseph Mauriello, PhD, CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CITP, CMA,
Session 3: Building Digital Trust: The Future of Cybersecurity, Governance, and Compliance
In an era of rapid digital transformation, cybersecurity, IT governance, and compliance have become critical for organizations to establish digital trust. This session explores how professionals and students can adapt to evolving threats, emerging regulations, and technological advancements in cybersecurity and governance.
Speaker: Princess Eloho Odio
Speaker Bios:
Peter Kipp teaches information systems and data analysis in accounting at the University of North Texas. He holds a Ph.D in Business Administration from the University of South Florida and maintains an active CPA license in the state of Kansas. His research interests include human-machine interaction and the impact on judgment and decision making, the effect of blockchain on information processing, and the effect of changing audit regulation on auditors’ judgment and decision making. His scholarly work appears in the Journal of Information Systems and Accounting Horizons.
Joseph Mauriello is the Director of the Center for Internal Auditing Excellence at the University of Texas at Dallas (“UTD”) where he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the academic program. UTD is one of eight recognized centers of excellence in the US and thirteen in the world, as designated by the Institute of Internal Auditors, and is currently recognized as the largest graduate program in internal auditing. Currently, Joseph teaches core courses in the graduate program including Internal Audit, Advanced Audit, GRC, Advanced Data Analytics, and IT Audit. He also teaches various accounting courses including Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, and Managerial Accounting.
Joseph has more than 20 years of management and supervisory experience in accounting and auditing in both public company and consulting environments. He has expertise performing business risk assessments, ERM projects, anti-fraud program development services, performance improvement assessments, quality assessment reviews, and fraud investigations within the Risk Advisory umbrella, along with traditional internal audit co/outsourcing and SOX Compliance project management services.
In addition to his work at the University, Joseph also serves as the Gleim Lead Instructor globally for the CIA Exam and for the ISC section of the CPA Exam.
Princess Eloho Odio is a Business Analytics Specialist and Chartered Accountant (ACA) with expertise in finance, corporate governance, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Currently pursuing an MS in Business Analytics with a minor in Cybersecurity at East Texas A&M University, she serves as a Graduate Research Assistant and President of the Marketing and Business Analytics Student Association. Some of her research papers focus on IT governance, cybersecurity risk management, digital transformation, and AI-driven business intelligence, with published works including "Enhancing IT Governance through AI-Powered Risk Management" and "Cybersecurity Frameworks for Financial Institutions in the Digital Age." She has led financial analysis, risk management, and IT governance initiatives, driving strategic decision-making.