Speaker Profile
RICHARD E. CASCARINO
Richard E. Cascarino, MBA, CRMA, CIA, CISM, CFE
Well known in international auditing circles as one of the most knowledgeable practitioners in the field, Richard is principal of Richard Cascarino & Associates, a highly successful audit training and consultancy company. He has worked extensively with banks across Africa, the USA, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean Isles. He is a regular speaker to National and International conferences and has presented webinar series throughout Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA.
Richard is a Past President of the Institute of Internal Auditors in South Africa, was the founding Regional Director of the Southern African Region of the IIA-Inc and is a member of ISACA and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Richard was the chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Department of Public Enterprises in South Africa and served as chairman of the Audit Committee of Gauteng cluster 2 (Premier's office, Shared Services and Health).
He is also a visiting Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, author of the book “Internal Auditing - an Integrated Approach”, 3rd edition Jan 2015, published by Juta Publishing. In addition, he is the author of the "Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing", “Corporate Fraud and Internal Control” and “Data Analytics for Internal Auditors”

Richard E. Cascarino
March 05 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Audit Committee Reporting
The webinar is designed to provide the participants with an in-depth knowledge of: The structure and roles of the Audit CommitteeCurrent trends in Audit Committee responsibilitiesEvaluation of the performance of their own Audit Committees in Risk and Fraud related issues What is meant by and required in terms of whistle-blowing reactions.Areas CoveredAudit Committee oversight of financial reportingoversight..

Richard E. Cascarino
April 15 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Auditing Project Management
This Webinar Describes,Establishing the project management fundamentalsEstablishing a business justificationIdentifying stakeholdersRoles and ResponsibilitiesDefining project goals and creating the project charter Managing scope variationChoosing suppliers and servicesManaging contractsAreas Covered Auditing the project processContracts and Procurement ManagementProject Auditing- Choosing the Projects- Deci..

Richard E. Cascarino
May 20 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Auditing Privacy Companies - Implementing Internal Controls
Increased demand for statutory and regulatory requirements as well as control and financial focused engagements increases the need for maintaining a comprehensive understanding of internal control structures in line with modern Governance standards.Areas CoveredIn this webinar we shall cover:Explore the new Roles of Internal Audit Redefine for World Class Competitiveness Identify the current GapsRe-engineer..

Richard E. Cascarino
June 17 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Auditing Purchasing Contracts
The main stages in any purchasing process include:Need Recognition. The business must know it needs a new product, whether from internal or external sourcesSpecific Need Source Options Price and TermsPurchase Order DeliveryExpeditingReceipt and Inspection of PurchasesAreas CoveredIn this webinar, we shall cover: Contract LifecyclesTypes of Contracts Critical Business Factors Major RisksWhat Can Go Wrong and..

Richard E. Cascarino
July 23 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Building a World Class Internal Audit Function
Increased demand for statutory and regulatory requirements as well as control and financial focused engagements increases the need for maintaining a fully staffed internal audit activity with appropriate skill sets with restricted budgets.Coupled with a need to improve reporting relationships with senior management and the board and maintaining a risk-focused audit plan in an era of competing priorities Int..

Richard E. Cascarino
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Auditing for Internal Fraud
This webinar explores techniques used by Auditors, Accountants, Compliance Officers, HR and Fraud Examiners in the detection of internal fraud. It is designed to provide the participants with an in-depth knowledge and experience of: Examining data and records to detect and trace fraudulent transactions Interviewing suspects to obtain information and confessionsUnderstanding the underlying..

Richard E. Cascarino
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Fraud Incident Response Planning Essentials
This webinar explores techniques used by Auditors, Accountants, Compliance Officers, HR and Fraud Examiners in the development of a fraud-resistant environment.Areas CoveredThe webinar is designed to provide the participants with a sound understanding of:Identification of High-fraud Environments- Invitation to theft- High-risk environments- Low-risk environments- Red flags and other indicatorsManagement and..

Keys to Implementing The CECL Accounting Standard
In this webinar, will discuss the following topics:Overview of the CECL calculation under three widely recognized methods: o Vintage o The probability of Default / Severity of Loss o Migration AnalysisHow will the accounting change for classified loans considered impaired under FAS #114 or for troubled debt restructured loans?What data is needed to implement CECL? How is this data gat..