CaseWare IDEA announces 1st North America IDEA User Conference

May 2008 –CaseWare IDEA Inc. announced session topics and presenters for the 1st North America IDEA User Conference to be held on Sept. 24 – 26, 2008 in Stone Mountain, GA hosted by Audimation Services, Inc.

The conference will feature a first look at IDEA® – Data Analysis Software Version Eight along with high profile keynote speakers including Greg Kutz, managing director of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Forensic Audits and Special Investigations Unit, Dr. Mark Nigrini, renowned Benford’s Law authority and Alain Soublière, CaseWare IDEA Product Manager.

“One of the most effective ways to become a better auditor or accountant is to learn from the experience of others,” said Mark D. Mayberry, partner, BDO Seidman, LLP and conference presenter. “The 1st North America IDEA User Conference will be packed with real-world examples from experts who are working on the front line to battle fraud, meeting new audit standards and implementing new testing techniques.”

Additional conference presenters include IDEA users from KPMG; BDO Seidman, LLP; CIT Group; PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP; Goldenberg Group; RSM McGladrey & Pullen, LLP; and many others. Session topics include data acquisition and analysis, fraud testing techniques, SAS 99 compliance, continuous auditing, and other timely subjects. A complete list of presenters and session topics, including the conference brochure, is available at www.audimation.com/idea2008.cfm.

“This event allows us to bring together industry experts and IDEA users to share information and technical expertise,” said Carolyn Newman, president, Audimation Services. “We are pleased to have Greg Kutz as our keynote speaker, who has led the GAO in several high-profile special investigations.”

The 1st North America IDEA User Conference includes two full days of sessions presented by authorized IDEA experienced users. The conference also offers half-day, hands-on workshops before and after the main conference dates, on Sept. 23 and 26, for those interested in gaining additional experience using IDEA. There are more than 24 concurrent sessions for both beginners and specialists, allowing IDEA users to select the courses that meet their specific needs.

About Audimation Services, Inc.

Audimation Services, Inc. provides data analysis expertise and technology to accountants, auditors and financial professionals. Through its partnership with CaseWare IDEA, Inc., Audimation Services offers the most powerful and complete set of data analysis software available to improve auditing performance and detect fraud. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Houston, the company is recognized for its extensive knowledge in areas such as internal and external auditing, financial and operational auditing, fraud detection and data analysis.
www.audimation.com

About CaseWare IDEA Inc.

CaseWare IDEA Inc. is a privately held software development and marketing company, with offices in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada, and distributor partners serving almost 80 countries. CaseWare IDEA Inc. is a subsidiary of CaseWare International Inc., the world leader in business-intelligence software for accountants, auditors and other professionals. IDEA is a trademark of CaseWare International Inc.

 IDEA is a registered trademark of CaseWare IDEA Inc.

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