Fraud Management
Tuesday, February 21st, 4:30 - 6:00PM

Vaco cordially invites you to join Heriot Prentice, Vaco Orlando's Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance as he leads a discussion on Fraud Management.

This discussion will cover the following topics:
• What is fraud?
• Fraud-related guidance
• Who is responsible for what?
• Discuss roles & responsibilities: board, management, staff & internal auditing
• What are the components of a good fraud management system?
• Where can we add value?
• Questions you should ask

Prior to joining Vaco Orlando, Heriot Prentice was Director of Standards and Guidance at The Institute of Internal Auditors, or The IIA. He was responsible for The IIA's activities in developing and maintaining the International Professional Practices Framework. Prior to this, he oversaw the Advanced Technology Committee who is responsible for the development of the Global Technology Audit Guides series and the development of the GAIT methodology, Guide to the Assessment of IT General Controls Based on Risk.

Prior to joining The IIA, Heriot was employed at Deloitte as a Senior Manager where he managed the provision of the IT audit and consultancy services to both the public and private sectors. He specialized in data mining to identify savings and potential fraud. He managed the delivery of BS7799\ISO17799 risk assessment methodology.

Heriot is a Member and Fellow of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Heriot is also a trained user of EnCase Forensic, the standard in computer investigation and forensics.

If you will be joining us, please RSVP by Monday, February 13th, 2011 to elewinger@vaco.com or 407-712-7878.

Social Media Seminar: Job Posting and Talent Acquisition Methodologies in Social Media

Tuesday, February 28th, 4:30 - 6:00PM

Please join Vaco and our guests, Kyle Israel and Tony Comas, Partners of Score Marketing Group, as they lead a discussion on the transition of job postings and the unconventional methods companies are using for new talent acquisition as Social Media is becoming an integral part of daily life. 

Not only do companies need to be aware of their presence in the virtual world, but job seekers should also be aware of their social media presence on all social marketing sites.  Companies are using individual's social media profiles to find as much information as possible about potential candidates, which can lead to disqualification during the hiring process.

Ways to ensure that you are not being misrepresented on your profiles include: making sure there is nothing derogatory posted, ensuring your personal pictures and information are private, and most importantly making sure the information you share is updated and correct.

Additionally all miscellaneous topics include: Using LinkedIn to expand your network and search for jobs within groups, old fashioned networking incorporating new-age media, following Twitter accounts of recruiters or potential employers, and attending events in which you may be able to get in front of employers in a less formal setting.

Score Marketing Group (SMG) is revolutionizing today's ecommerce.  By strategically targeting and unleashing your Hidden Revenue being lost everyday in today's online marketplace, SMG will help you Monetize your domain.  Whether it's Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Reputation Management, or expanding into the Social Media Marketplace, SMG is here to help you create, maximize, and protect your business: www.partnerwithscore.com

 If you will be joining us, please RSVP by Monday February 20th , 2011 to elewinger@vaco.com or 407-712-7878.

Accounting Evolution of Compliance from SOX to IT Risk Management -

How Candidates Should Market and Prepare Themselves

Tuesday, March 6th, 4:00 - 6:00PM

Sarbanes Oxley is the most widely known accounting regulation to date.  The Enron and WorldCom disasters of the early 21st century gave way to severely increased internal control regulations and SEC compliance.  A decade later, increased technology and data mobility have shifted the risk from internal controls to information.  Data security is now the most sensitive topic with regard to accounting risk and compliance.  This adjusted focus in information security is extremely important for financial candidates to recognize.  Now is the time to educate and market yourself for what companies will be arming themselves with as regulations and compliance restrictions are passed in this and coming decades.

If you will be joining us, please RSVP by Monday, February 27th, 2011 to elewinger@vaco.com or 407-712-7878.

Human Resources Round Table

Tuesday, March 13th, 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Vaco cordially invites you to join us for a round table discussion focused on compensation, benefits, employee relations and recruiting.  The discussion will be lead by one of Vaco's Senior Human Resources executives. 

If you will be joining us, please RSVP by Monday, March 5th, 2011 to elewinger@vaco.com or 407-712-7878.

Vaco's Martini and Water Happy Hour

Thursday, March 22nd, 4:30 - 6:00PM

Vaco cordially invites you to join your peers in our community to discuss current business events and the great things happening in Orlando.  We will also be honoring our Vaco Consultants of the Quarter, Norma Treadwell, Michael Anthony Brown, and Lisa Thorpe as we thank them for their outstanding contribution and dedication.  We look forward to seeing you there!

If you will be attending, please RSVP by Tuesday, March 6th, 2011 to elewinger@vaco.com or 407-712-7878.