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STATE INTERNAL AUDIT ADVISORY BOARDPresented by Jeremy Clopton, CPA, CFE, ACDA
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DATA ANALYTICS FOR FRAUD DETECTION
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3 CRITICAL MESSAGES1. You should be using data analytics
2. You have the capability to perform data analytics
3. This session will help confirm points 1 & 2
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…processes & activities designed to obtain & evaluate data to extract useful information and answer strategic questions...
WHAT IS DATA ANALYTICS
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Where is fraud occurring in my company or organization?
TODAY’S STRATEGIC QUESTION
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CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING…
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Source: Report of Investigation ‐ Office of Tax and Revenue Investigation Special Committee – District of Columbia
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7 REASONS TO USE DATA ANALYTICS
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SAMPLING IS NOT EFFECTIVE
Reason #1
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You’re not likely to find the needle unless you look at the entire haystack.
KEY TAKEAWAY #1
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DATA RESIDES IN MULTIPLE SYSTEMS &
MULTIPLE TABLES
Reason #2
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The most powerful feature of data analytics software is the ability to compare data from multiple systems and/or sources.**
KEY TAKEAWAY #2
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**My personal opinion; not a proven fact.
SHORTAGE OF THUMBTACKS & YARN
Reason #3
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Employer
UPS Store
Employee Home
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Analytics can help find relationships based on multiple attributes.
KEY TAKEAWAY #3
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NO AUDIT PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY “KICKBACKS”
Reason #4
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Relationships, patterns and trends are key areas for fraud detection. These aren’t in the APG.
KEY TAKEAWAY #4
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DOUBLES AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
Reason #5
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Paper‐based & limited electronic testing
(Sampling)
Data Analytics(100% coverage, ad hoc
electronic testing)
Continuous Auditing(Automated analytics,
100% coverage)
Reactive ProactiveResponsiveness
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Continuous auditing is data analytics at the speed of business.
KEY TAKEAWAY #5
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INVESTIGATORS USE DATA ANALYTICS
Reason #6
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Investigators have developed analytics for years. With development comes resources and a shorter learning curve for you.
KEY TAKEAWAY #6
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7% OF FRAUD FOUND BY ACCIDENT
Reason #7
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Fraudsters are intentional about fraud; we need to be intentional about finding and preventing it.
KEY TAKEAWAY #7
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DATA ANALYTICS & YOUR COMPANY
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A GAME PLAN
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6 STEP PROCESS TO ANALYTICS
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Assess Risk
Define Objectives
Obtain Data
Develop & Apply Procedures
Analyze Results
Manage Results
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CHALLENGE TO CONSIDER – DATA QUALITY
417-865-8701, (417)865-8701, 8658701, 417-8658701
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PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT
Single‐Purpose (Individual) Tests
Groups of Similar Tests
Repetitive Individual Tests
Automation of Groups of Tests
Groups of Repetitive Similar
Tests
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CLOSING THOUGHTS
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3 CRITICAL MESSAGES1. You should be using data analytics
2. You have the capability to perform data analytics
3. You now believe points 1 & 2
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RESOURCES• IIA Global Technology Audit Guides Continuous Auditing Fraud Prevention and Detection in an Automated World Data Analysis
• ISACA White PaperData Analytics – A Practical Approach
• http://www.acl.com• http://www.audimation.com
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Jeremy Clopton, CPA, CFE, ACDASenior Managing ConsultantBKD, LLP Phone: 417.865.8701Email: [email protected]
Social MediaBlog: bkdforensics.comTwitter: @j313LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyclopton/
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THANK YOU
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Jeremy Clopton, CPA, CFE, ACDA// Senior Managing [email protected] // 417.865.8701