Dr. Bahram Hatefi

I am responsible for planning, implementing, and administering a comprehensive university internal audit program. My major responsibilities include but not limited to: 1) Create, manage and provide oversight to an internal audit program at CSUF, performed in conformity with the "Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing" as published by the Institute of Internal Auditors. 2) Act as liaison for audits conducted by external auditors, including auditors from the offices of the State Controller,

I was responsible for assisting the University management by conducting special reviews, investigations, and for considering the scope of work of the external auditors and regulators, as appropriate, for the purpose of providing optimal audit coverage for the institution. Audit reports summarizing results of audit activities, when completed, are issued to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees, the President, and the division’s senior management.

I was responsible to assist the University management to accomplish their objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management and controls. I have developed procedures for reporting fraud, waste or abuse involving university resources and been actively involved in developing other policies in response to Sarbanes-Oxley Act. At BGSU, I have redefined internal audit function concentrating the audit department’s activities from a reactive p

I was responsible for performing financial, operational or compliance audits. Report audit findings, and make recommendations for corrective action to auditee and providing the President with information about the adequacy and effectiveness of the institution's system of internal administrative and accounting controls and the quality of operating performance when compared with established standards. Adjunct Professor teaching Auditing and Financial Accounting

I performed highly responsible and technical external auditing work with latitude in independent judgment and decision-making. I was responsible to monitor and review political subdivisions’ annual audits. Financial records and operations. Etc, to examine and assess 1) financial solvency & stability and 2) finance related legal and contractual compliance. Ensure corrective action in instances of a program noncompliance and the prevention of bond repayment defaults. Conduct special audits and investigations

I have taught accounting and auditing courses since September 1986, first as a part-time instructor, and then on a full-time basis beginning in August 1991. Also, I have taught Financial and Managerial Accounting courses in the MBA program at the Pan American University - Brownsville

I established, organized, and automated the office of the Internal Audits at the UTPA and McAllen Independent School District. I was responsible for examining the institution’s financial transactions and evaluating internal controls, financial and operational compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies, and reviewing the effectiveness of the use of institutional resources. I have monitored the development, procedures, including those related to computer applications. I was participated in reeng

Degree: August 1982 Dissertation Title: Zero-Based Budgeting in American Institutions of Higher Education. (427 pages). The dissertation was prepared for, defended to, and approved by a graduate committee from the Department of Accounting at NTSU. Forensic Accountant with good working knowledg