David has a background in accounting, auditing, information technology and privacy. This diverse background allows David to develop creative solutions when solving problems to and bridge the gap that often exists between information technology, accounting and audit professionals.
He leads projects which focus on understanding, evaluating and mitigating IT risks and also assesses the effectiveness of application, IT-dependent and manual controls. David helps clients develop and implement: IT and application controls; effective processes; and compliance programs.
David has designed and lead a variety of different projects including the following examples: internal control assessments; privacy control assessment and implementation; E.U. - U.S. Safe Harbor certification initiatives; segregation of duties analysis; data analysis (e.g. payroll, disbursements, accounts receivable, user access, timekeeping etc.); Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance; Massachusetts data security law 201 CMR17.00 compliance; and development of policies and procedures.
Prior to forming the Company, David spent seven years with Ernst & Young, LLC supervising and performing: financial and information technology audits; data analysis projects; and other internal control projects. David is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and has a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University.
COLLEEN WOLF, Manager
Colleen Wolf is a manager with Behunin & Associates and has been with the company since 2006. Her focus has included Information Technology (IT) assurance, internal audits, data analysis, data privacy, project management, and assisting companies with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance. She provides IT internal audit and project management services to clients on an ongoing basis.
Colleen has helped clients develop and implement IT general and application controls. She is also responsible for developing audit programs, managing the performance of IT general controls and application controls testing; evaluating key risks and identifying mitigating control opportunities; and coordinating efforts with clients' Internal Audit and Compliance departments. Colleen has also served as project manager for a Safe Harbor privacy compliance initiative. She specializes in data analysis procedures used to verify the effectiveness of business process controls, identify potentially fraudulent activities, and review data at the transactional level. In addition, Colleen serves a liaison between her clients and their external IT auditors.
Prior to her career with B&A, she worked for three years in IT assurance and audit with Ernst & Young's Technology and Security Risk Services group and for one year in the Operational Risk Management department of the Corporate Internet Group at JPMorgan Chase. Colleen is also a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and has a B.S. in Management Science & Information Systems from Pennsylvania State University.
CHRISTINA SHOOK, Manager
Christina is currently a manager with Behunin & Associates and has been with the company since 2008. She provides IT internal audit and project management services to clients on an ongoing basis. She has assisted clients with developing and implementing IT general and application controls and audit programs.
In addition, Christina has experience managing the performance of IT general controls and application controls testing, evaluating key risks and identifying mitigating control opportunities, and coordinating efforts with clients' Internal Audit and Compliance departments. Christina also has experience managing and assisting with privacy compliance initiatives, such as E.U. - U.S. Safe Harbor and Massachusetts data security law 201 CMR17.00.
Prior to her career with B&A, she worked for four years as a consultant with Grant Thornton's Business Advisory Services group and with McKonly & Asbury's Consulting group. Christina has a B. S. in Operations Management and a minor in Management Information Systems from the University of Delaware. She is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
MARISSA YEE, Senior
Marissa Yee is a senior with Behunin & Associates and has been with the company since 2008. Her experience includes Information Technology (IT) assurance, internal audits, data analysis, data privacy, and assisting companies with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance.
She provides IT internal audit services to a variety of clients. Marissa is responsible for testing IT general controls as well as application controls and evaluating key risks and identifying mitigating control opportunities. She also services as a liaison between her clients and their external IT auditors. In addition, Marissa has experience in data analysis procedures used to verify the effectiveness of business process controls, identifying potentially fraudulent activities, and review data at the transactional level.
Prior to her career with Behunin & Associates, she worked for a year in accounting at O2 Diesel Corporation. Marissa has a B.S. in Accounting from University of Delaware. She has passed all exams to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as well as the exam to be a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
TRAVIS VASCEANNIE, Staff
Travis Vasceannie is beginning his assurance career as an IT staff auditor with Behunin & Associates. Travis has worked on several internal audit outsourcing projects. His prior work experience includes working as a Student Consultant for Christina School District on behalf of the University of Delaware developing application based solutions to analyze and report on student activity.
Prior to joining Behunin & Associates, he was employed at the former McBride Shopa & Co., now BDO USA, as an IT Manager performing server maintenance and workstation troubleshooting. Travis is currently pursuing his Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification and has a B.S. in Management Information Systems from the University of Delaware.
