Dear ISACA Members,

ISACA Singapore Chapter is organizing a Dinner Talks & Networking Session on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Take this opportunity to hear from Mr. Ramesh Rajangam presenting on the topic of “Pitfalls In The Systems Audit Of ERP Enviornment?

Date:        Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Time:    6:00pm - 9:00pm (Registration: 6:00pm; Dinner 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Presentation 7:30pm - 9pm)
Venue:     National Library Board Building, Level 5, Imagination Room, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064

Cost:      S$30 (ISACA/IIA Members) / S$45 (non-Members)

CPE:      2 hours
Dinner:  Buffet Dinner Included (no pork no lard)

Programme:

Most of the business units deploy ERP system to address their planning, accounting and other business requirements.ERP systems also vary extensively in size and complexity. Big ERP systems like Oracle Applications or SAP require a team of professionals for a total comprehension.  

Companies rely on the ERP systems extensively and think that these are built on mistake-proof process / technology.When breaches and lapses occur, reality strikes them hard. To prevent such happenings periodical systems audit is very important.   The task of the systems auditor gets complex especially when multiple ERPs are deployed along custom-built solutions and crisscross interfaces. There is high expectation of the managements along with potent lawsuits.   This means that the systems audit will have to be probing, thorough and methodical.

Are the systems auditors able to live up to the expectation? Or do they fall a prey to the many pitfalls and challenges that lay in their path?

We will examine some of the Pitfalls and Challenges faced during the systems audit.

v  Lack of understanding of the business environments and the system environments.

v  Not understanding the system process flows.

v  Examining the current records but losing sight of the history.

v  “Ever-Editable fields in the ERP.

v  Back-door controls and Changes

v  “Anonymous changes despite a sound change control process.

Total Control at the Applications Level but No Control at Database Level

 

About the Speaker:

Mr. Ramesh Rajangam, PMP, FCA, Grad.CWA, ACS, has more than 25 years of experience in IT and Finance/Accounting. He has 12 years of experience in Oracle Applications and was a Principle Consultant with Oracle Corporation, Singapore. Ramesh has extensive project management experience in leading large team including off-shore as well as outsourced vendors team. He has rich experience in multi-faceted integration projects involving complex interfaces. Ramesh conducted Financial Management and Accountancy training for the CA students, Cost Accountancy and Management Accountancy Class for ICWA students.

 

Who Should Attend:

Information Security Managers, Analysts and Architects, IT Managers, IT Auditors, Academia and researchers involved with information systems security awareness, training, education, and professionalism.

 

Group Discount

Group discount is available to a group of six (6) or more individuals registered for the same event. Please contact the ISACA Program Committee at programs@isaca.org.sg for more information.

 

Student Registration:

Full-time university or polytechnic students who are potential ISACA members and like to make connections with people who are currently working can register at the price of S$15. Limited seats are available for participants under student category.

During the online registration, please attach one of the following,

span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        A current transcript with the name of the institution and name of the student.

span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        A current class schedule provided by the university with the name of the institution and name of student.

 

Payment Method:

span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        Cash - Cash payment is accepted at the registration counter on the day of the event.

span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>        Cheque - Please cross your cheque and make it payable to u>Information Systems Audit & Control AssociationKindly indicate your full name, contact and ISACA / IIA membership number on the back of the cheque. Mail your cheque to,

ISACA Singapore Chapter

190 Middle Road, #19-05 Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979

Attn: Ms Meiyi/Lorraine Lee

 

For additional information/clarifications, please contact Lorraine at admin@isaca.org.sg.
To register, visit www.isaca.org.sg and register online. Upon registration on the day of the event, please present your ISACA or IIA membership card for validation purpose. The deadline for online registration is on Monday, May 24, 2010.

 

Best Regards,
ISACA Singapore Chapter