In today’s increasingly competitive and changing environment, advanced coordinated ERP systems are critical to organizations undertaking business transformation initiatives to provide business managers with: accurate, reliable, and timely financial and management information; coordinated business processes; and standardized and interoperable systems.

At the same time, mounting regulatory and market pressures require the consideration of the control aspects of ERP systems. Issues such as: Sarbanes-Oxley; financial transparency initiatives; and the need for operational efficiencies. All of which are driving the need for a risk and controls framework.

Through review of business processes, information security, data integrity and supporting IT controls, clients are able to realize the following potential value: Effective and efficient operational and financial controls integrated into the business processes; Control focus throughout the project lifecycle; Methodical security approach to implementation and administration that supports business process control objectives; Increased data reliability through appropriate data integrity controls; and Cost Reduction.

Background

Mr. Barrow is a certified information systems auditor. He has a BS degree in Accounting from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Barrow has worked as a consultant for another Big Four Accounting Firm and has held positions in federal and state government, the utility industry, and the retail industry.

John C. Kowalski

Advisory Services

John C. Kowalski is a Senior Manager in KPMG LLP’s IT Advisory practice. Mr. Kowalski serves as KPMG’s MidAtlantic ERP Advisory Champion for SAP advisory services. John has over nine years experience in IT applications. His projects include an SAP R/3 enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation with emphasis on the Basis Module and SAP Controls Integration projects. Mr. Kowalski has had experience in IT general control reviews, SAS70’s, Sarbanes-Oxley Assistance Services, computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATs) and systems-based application control reviews. Mr. Kowalski has experience with various enterprise applications including SAP and Oracle and with modules including basis and security controls.

Title	ERP Controls Integration
Presenter	James "Rick" Barrow KPMG
Presenter	John C. Kowalski KPMG
Description	In today’s increasingly competitive and changing environment, advanced coordinated ERP systems are critical to organizations undertaking business transformation initiatives to provide business managers with: accurate, reliable, and timely financial and management information; coordinated business processes; and standardized and interoperable systems. At the same time, mounting regulatory and market pressures require the consideration of the control aspects of ERP systems. Issues such as: Sarbanes-Oxley; financial transparency initiatives; and the need for operational efficiencies. All of which are driving the need for a risk and controls framework. Through review of business processes, information security, data integrity and supporting IT controls, clients are able to realize the following potential value: Effective and efficient operational and financial controls integrated into the business processes; Control focus throughout the project lifecycle; Methodical security approach to implementation and administration that supports business process control objectives; Increased data reliability through appropriate data integrity controls; and Cost Reduction.
Bio's	James “Rick” Barrow Advisory Services James R. Barrow is a Director in KPMG LLP’s IT Advisory practice and has over twenty-five years of diversified experience in accounting, auditing, information systems, and advisory work. Mr. Barrow serves as KPMG’s National ERP Advisory Services Champion for SAP advisory services. Experience includes directing internal audit activities, implementing large scale financial and information systems, business process analysis, and assessments of controls of enterprise resource planning systems. Background Mr. Barrow is a certified information systems auditor. He has a BS degree in Accounting from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Barrow has worked as a consultant for another Big Four Accounting Firm and has held positions in federal and state government, the utility industry, and the retail industry. John C. Kowalski Advisory Services John C. Kowalski is a Senior Manager in KPMG LLP’s IT Advisory practice. Mr. Kowalski serves as KPMG’s MidAtlantic ERP Advisory Champion for SAP advisory services. John has over nine years experience in IT applications. His projects include an SAP R/3 enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation with emphasis on the Basis Module and SAP Controls Integration projects. Mr. Kowalski has had experience in IT general control reviews, SAS70’s, Sarbanes-Oxley Assistance Services, computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATs) and systems-based application control reviews. Mr. Kowalski has experience with various enterprise applications including SAP and Oracle and with modules including basis and security controls. Background Mr. Kowalski is a certified information systems auditor. Mr. Kowalski is also a member of the 2007 MidAtlantic Advisory Manager’s Council. He has a BS degree in Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

James “Rick” Barrow

Advisory Services

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John C. Kowalski

Advisory Services

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