2015 IDEA Update - New Fraud White Paper, P.Card Contest & Training Opps. Greetings! IDEA Version Nine has been released and we are assisting clients with up le In addition to being 91% faster than Version 8.5, II Version 9 has a wealth of new features including a ribbon and quick a: olbar, a library for easy data access and increased collaboration, advanced Benford's Law tests, plus new fun: ality Leam mor wt IDEA Version Nini dates via a contr ‘or assistance with upgrading to V9, contact IDEAV9Uparades@audimation.com. his Update newsletter also includes a new CaseWare White Paper actively fight fraud, a new test on ing training opportunit An Active Fight Against Fraud Integrating People, Processes & Data Analysis Technology When it comes to identifying and fighting fraud within any organization, there is no "one size fis all” solution. However there are tools you can use, steps you can take and core areas to watch. This new white paper, co-authored by Bethmara Kessler, CFE, CISA, provides a practical plan for fraud fighting success. From team workshop questions to easy-lo-run data analysis tests and a case study example, Bethmara offers proven techniques for proactive fraud detection and prevention. the Wi What do YOU see? Iipifarchiveconstartcortact coms 1241 102588657842/arcive/1112760279142 Him March 2013 In This Issue An Active Fight Against Fraud DC P-card Transactions Connect with Us Upcoming Public Training Mar, 18-22 Houston, Tx May 7-9 Chicago, IL ‘ign Up Today! Ipcoming Distance Learning Featuring IDEA V9! April 4 April 19 1p Up Today! Upcoming FREE Webcasts Featuring IDEA V9! March 18 March 27 April April? Sign Up Todoy! ts Hittakes you more than 20, minutes to utilize any IDEA function, contact us for assistance.2015 IDEA Update - New Fraud White Paper, P.Card Contest & Training Opps. We've downloaded Washington DC's purchase card transactions. What can IDEA help you discover? 888.641.2800, option 4; helpdesk@ audimation.com (posers In an effort to prevent waste, fraud and abuse in the Capitol, the District of Columbia has posted its purchase card transactions on its Website. "To ensure that District taxpayers know how, where and when their money is being spent, the Office of Contracting and Procurement will post all purchase orders and purchase card transactions on its website.” We thought it would be interesting to see what findings our IDEA users could discover. 1. Download the Excel file of the transaction data {we narrowed the file to less than 10,000 records) 2. Analyze the file using IDEA 3. Send an email to lindseyf@audimation.com detailing the 3 most significant findings and how they were discovered Some questions to consider: * Which agency spent the most during the period? + Which agencies might be violating the limitation on using p-cards for more than 5,000? + What possible duplicate payments are there? Our committee will review all submissions, and wil announce the winners in the next Update. First place will receive a $200 American Express Gift Card. Second place will receive a $75 American Express Gift Card, and Third place will receive a $50 American Express Gift Card. Happy Data Mining! Like Us, Follow Us, Join Us Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin We want you to know what is happening with IDEA. We post IDEA tips, tricks and news, industry insights and the latest information on training and technology. fore Iipifarchiveconstartcortact coms 1241 102588657842/arcive/1112760279142 Him2015 IDEA Update - New Fraud White Paper, P.Card Contest & Training Opps. [eS Testes emt a Tiylt FEE today Iipifarchiveconstartcortact coms 1241 102588657842/arcive/1112760279142 Him