Presentation Title

Managing Payroll Risk with Data Analytics

Speaker(s)

Michelle Slocum- Senior Manager in the Armanino Risk Assurance Advisory

Claire Koch- Manager in the Armanino Data Automation and Transformation group

Date

Friday, February 27, 2026

Time

8:00 am – 9:00 am

• Registration 7:30 – 8:00
• Breakfast 7:45
• Presentation 8:10-9:00

Location – IN PERSON
Temporary location for this meeting only: Credit Union of Colorado, 8959 E 40th Ave, Denver, 80238

About the Speaker(s)

Michelle Slocum

Michelle Slocum is a Senior Manager in the Armanino Risk Assurance Advisory practice, where her primary area of expertise includes assessing and testing internal controls, evaluating processes and working with management to develop recommendations for improvement. Complimenting her 13 years of internal auditing experience, Michelle also has expertise within the hospital and healthcare industry. Michelle’s work experience includes performance of financial, operational, and regulatory internal audits utilizing the guidelines of the Institute of Internal Auditors. She also incorporates data analytics within projects to maximize value for her clients.

Claire Koch is a Manager in the Armanino Data Automation and Transformation group with 8 years of experience helping organizations turn complex data into actionable insights. She specializes in internal audit and payroll analytics, compliance monitoring, and data‑driven process improvement across an assortment of industries. Claire leverages tools like ACL, Python, and Power BI to deliver efficient, technology‑enabled solutions that align people, processes, and systems for lasting results.

Program Description

This session provides an in-depth look at payroll risk and how internal auditors can leverage data analytics to identify, assess, and mitigate potential issues within the payroll process. Attendees will gain insights into common payroll risk areas, practical analytics techniques, and how a payroll analytics suite can improve risk visibility, strengthen controls, and support continuous monitoring.

CPE Credit

1.0 Hours

Delivery Method

Group Live

Recommended field of study

TBD

Program knowledge level:

Basic

Prerequisite education and experience:

None

Advanced preparation:

None

Meeting cost and registration fees (on time reservations):

Chapter members/affiliates: $35.00 ($45 at the door, morning of the meeting)
Student members: Free
Guests/non-members: $45.00 ($55 at the door, morning of the meeting)
Student guests (with student ID): Free

Refund policy/cancellation policy

Cancellations must be received no later than 5:00 pm two days before the meeting. (Using the same example as above, you must cancel by Tuesday prior to the Friday meeting)

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please feel free to substitute an associate or friend in your place. If you are a member and they are not a member, your guest will be charged the difference between the member and guest fee.

NO SHOWS: If you RSVP and don’t attend the meeting, you will not be eligible to receive a refund. We have to pay our caterers for all who RSVP, whether they attend or not. Thanks for understanding. We shall waive this requirement only for verifiable emergency situations.

To cancel your attendance, email training@cocfe.org.   Please indicate the meeting that you will not be attending.

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