Speaker Profile
DENISE CICCHELLA
Denise Cicchella is a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Construction Auditor. She holds an MBA in International Business and a BBA in Accounting. She is the owner of Auspicium and LG3 - consulting and audit services specializing in training, construction audit, and project audit.
Denise has worked on multimillion $ projects and is familiar with all types of construction contracts - design build, fixed fee, cost plus, etc. She has worked in a range of industries: financial services, insurance, healthcare, university, oil and gas, retail and mining.
She has authored 3 books on Construction Audit.
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Denise Cicchella
July 25 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Construction Fraud – Ripped from the Headlines
Construction fraud refers to any deceptive or dishonest activities that occur within the construction industry with the intention of gaining an unfair advantage, financial gain, or causing financial loss to others. It can involve various parties including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, employees, or even project owners. Construction fraud can take many forms, including: Billing Schemes: This involv..
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Denise Cicchella
August 20 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Managing a Construction Audit
Managing a construction audit requires a unique approach due to the complexities inherent in construction projects. Unlike other audits, such as financial audits or compliance audits, construction audits involve evaluating a wide range of factors specific to the construction industry, including project management, contractual agreements, change orders, materials management, and regulatory compliance. In thi..
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Denise Cicchella
September 05 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Construction Audit – Vetting Your Vendors and Auditing the Procurement Function
This Webinar Describes,Procurement Fraud and Construction Audits: Safeguarding Projects and Finances: Procurement fraud and construction audits are vital components of ensuring the integrity, transparency, and efficiency of construction projects and procurement processes. In today's complex business environment, where organizations engage in various construction activities and procure goods and services fro..
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Denise Cicchella
November 21 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Construction Audit – Using EVM in Monthly Progress Reports
Earned Value Management (EVM): Understanding and ImplementationEarned Value Management (EVM) is a powerful project management technique used to measure and track project performance against the planned schedule and budget. It integrates scope, schedule, and cost metrics to provide a comprehensive view of a project's health and progress. By analyzing key metrics such as Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV),..
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Denise Cicchella
December 10 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
How to Audit Construction Projects: Month by Month or Vendor by Vendor
Whether vendor audits should be done instead of construction project audits depends on various factors, including the organization's goals, risk factors, and resource availability. Both types of audits serve different purposes and address different aspects of business operations. Therefore, it may be more appropriate to conduct vendor audits alongside construction project audits rather than as a replacement..
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Denise Cicchella
January 13 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
The Importance of Auditing Time and Expense
Auditing travel and expense is critical for organizations for several reasons:Financial Integrity: Auditing ensures that financial transactions related to travel and expenses are accurate, legitimate, and comply with organizational policies and regulations. It helps maintain the integrity of financial records and prevents fraud or misuse of funds. Organization need to focus on completeness of time and..
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Denise Cicchella
February 19 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Construction Project Controls
The course "Construction Project Controls" is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles, strategies, and techniques involved in managing construction projects from the perspective of the project owner. Over the duration of the course, attendees will delve into various aspects of project management tailored to the specific needs and challenges faced by owners i..