Ethics, Accountibility and Internal Controls
Hardly a week passes without another news headline of a business scandal, corrupt practices or misuse of public funds. The higher education sector is not immune to such events. This full-day training event is delivered by RMAS through the Center for Workplace Development (CWD). Our presentation is segregated into two sessions. The morning session introduces the concept of fiduciary responsibility - what it is, who has it and why its important. The afternoon turns to the topic of internal controls where the need for internal control is discussed and the value of a strong control environment is emphasized. The training sessions are interspersed with case studies and examples of internal control breakdowns that have occurred at Harvard. Interested? - you can sign up through the Center for Workpace Development (Harvard PIN required).

Fraud and the Workplace
Per a 2006 report of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, fraud costs US companies an estimated $652 billion annually. Statistics on the volume and value of fraud at Harvard are not readily available but with a staff and operating budget as large as that of Harvard it is inevitable that the institution is subject to some fraud. RMAS delivers a two-hour workshop that focuses on the impact of fraud, the characteristics of fraudsters and the potential indicators of fraud. It also advises on the steps to take if you suspect fraud. The workshop includes some case studies of actual Harvard frauds. Our presentation can be tailored to a workshop that will suit various audiences and is currently offered on request. The intent is to ultimately provide the workshop through the Center for Workplace Development.

Financial Accounting Controls for Student Organizations
Periodic training is provided to various student organizations on financial accounting and reporting controls. It serves to help the organization assess its financial operations and establish an effective financial management process. It is focused on those organizations with budgets and regular fundraising events and student or community programs. This training can be tailored for one organization or presented to a large group.

Audit Process
You are about to be audited and you want to know what to expect. This presentation will share with you the auditor's process for determining the work, the process for collecting and assessing information and what the process for closing the audit with the client. It will also provide tips on how to assist in making the process work for you and how differences can be resolved.

Internal Controls (Financial and Operational)
Internal controls are an important part of ensuring the effectiveness and accuracy of financial and operational processes. This program will give insight into what are strong and weak controls; how are they assessed and what are internal controls.

Best Practices
We provide training on best practices in implementing university policy and establishing controls. This training is individualized and tailored to the department's particular needs and circumstances and includes some benchmarking.

Managing Risk
Risk applies to many different aspects of our work. Ever wonder what is risk management and what is your role in managing risk? Using a case study, exercise participants are able to identify risks that occur in their day to day activities, understand their role in managing risk, and outline University resources available to assist them in managing risk.

Harvard's Self-insurance Program
The University's Insurance Department administers the Self-insurance program. But how does Harvard's self-insurance program work? How are claims settled? How are they created? This training provides the whole story on the mechanics of implementing Harvard's insurance program. What techniques are used to manage our premiums and losses. What must I report as an employee of the University, what responsibilities we have in supporting this program and how we benefit from its administration.

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