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The AccountWare Group
The Accountware Group works with Corporate Compliance Seminars (CCS) to created CPE training events and courses. These CPE events focus on internal audit training, internal control training, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Accounting Standards, cybersecurity program events and information technology training events.
CCS offers over 200 "Online Instructor-Led" webinar and in-person training courses. In 2026, CCS is offering in-person courses in selected cities. CCS can present any of the events and other training onsite at your office or via a private live webinar.
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Why Soft Skills Are the Most Underrated Audit Tool
The Technical Auditor Gets Hired. The Trusted Advisor Gets Invited Back. The auditing profession has changed dramatically over the past decade. Artificial intelligence is automating routine audit work. Data analytics is examining millions of transactions in seconds. Continuous auditing is replacing periodic testing. Regulators expect deeper risk assessments, stronger professional skepticism, and more insightful reporting. Yet despite these technological advances, one reality
John Blackshire
15 hours ago6 min read
One Employee, Four Fraud Schemes: What Every Arizona School District Can Learn from the Yuma Elementary School District Case
Public school districts process thousands of payroll transactions, purchasing card purchases, vendor payments, reimbursements, and personnel changes every year. Most of these transactions occur without incident because school districts rely on systems of internal controls, segregation of duties, management oversight, and independent review. However, when those controls begin to fail—or are bypassed by someone with access and authority—even relatively small weaknesses can comb
John Blackshire
16 hours ago6 min read
The Surfside Beach $545,598 BEC Loss: How John Blackshire’s Eleven Secret Sauces Could Have Stopped the Payment
A fraudulent payment does not always begin with a fake invoice. Sometimes the invoice is legitimate. The contractor is legitimate. The project is legitimate. The payment amount is correct. Only the destination of the money is fraudulent. That appears to be what happened when the Town of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, issued a $545,598.30 Automated Clearing House payment intended for Wildcat Contractors. The payment was redirected to an account controlled by criminals after d
John Blackshire
19 hours ago13 min read
TUSD Audit Committee Charter Review
Issues with the Governance of the TUSD - July 14, 2026 by John C. Blackshire, Jr. I submited an Independent Review of the Tucson Unified School District Audit Committee Charter for the Governing Board's consideration for the betterment of the Governance of TUSD. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the current Audit Committee Charter against nationally recognized governance standards and leading practices to determine whether it provides the Governing Board with an ef
John Blackshire
Jul 152 min read
The Quiet Crisis: Fraud Inside Arizona’s School Districts
School districts are supposed to be about classrooms, teachers, and students. But across the United States — including many districts in Arizona — another story keeps repeating itself: fraud, theft, misuse of public funds, procurement manipulation, payroll schemes, and conflicts of interest hidden inside public education systems. The uncomfortable reality is that school districts are often some of the weakest-controlled governmental entities in the country. And fraudsters kno
John Blackshire
May 224 min read
How Much Could a School District Lose to Waste, Fraud & Abuse With Only Minimum Internal Controls?
Why “compliance” is not enough — and what real risk looks like for an $800M district like Tucson Unified School District! School districts are responsible for stewarding hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars each year — funding everything from teachers and classrooms to transportation, food service, technology, and community programs. But all too often, public sector organizations mistake checking the box for protecting assets. In Arizona, the Uniform System of Financial R
John Blackshire
Jan 194 min read
A Gratifying Experience
Presenting to the Tucson IIA Chapter was an enriching experience, filled with thoughtful questions and stimulating discussions. It’s...
John Blackshire
Jun 12, 20251 min read
Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Resilience with Expert Training
Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, posing significant risks to organizations across every industry. From...
John Blackshire
May 16, 20254 min read
The Next Four Years for the PCAOB???
The Trump administration's approach to the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) appears to focus on reducing its regulatory...
John Blackshire
Mar 12, 20251 min read
Applying Saul Alinsky's Principles to the Role of Internal Auditors
Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals offers timeless wisdom about navigating organizational complexity, building trust, and driving lasting...
John Blackshire
Mar 4, 20254 min read
The United Healthcare Cyber Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity in the Insurance Industry
The recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare unit has sent shockwaves through the industry, exposing the personal...
John Blackshire
Jan 27, 20253 min read
Understanding PCAOB QC 1000 Paragraph .28: A Key Component for Quality Control in Audits
Understanding PCAOB QC 1000 Paragraph .28: A Key Component for Quality Control in Audits Paragraph .28 of QC 1000 holds significant...
John Blackshire
Jun 4, 20241 min read
The Art of Transparency: Crafting an Effective Status Report for the Audit Committee
In the intricate tapestry of organizational governance, the role of the internal auditor emerges as a beacon of integrity and...
John Blackshire
Mar 23, 20243 min read
The Work Ethic of an Internal Auditor: A Balance Between Focus, Buffering, and Rest
The role of an internal auditor is both challenging and rewarding. Internal auditors are the gatekeepers of organizational integrity and...
John Blackshire
Mar 13, 20242 min read
“Simjacking” or “Simcard Hacking,”
A SIM card swap, also known as SIMjackling, occurs when scammers fraudulently activate a new SIM card with your phone number, typically...
John Blackshire
Feb 10, 20241 min read
The Hidden Threat: Unveiling the Menace of Business Email Compromise (BEC)
In the fast-paced world of modern business, where digital interactions have become ubiquitous, a lurking danger threatens the very core...
John Blackshire
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Dysfunctionality of all-or-nothing thinking
One of my cloud providers announced last summer that everyone would have to start using Two-Factor Authentication to continuing using the...
John Blackshire
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Understanding the Fraudster - Bankman-Fried and Effective Altruism
In a significant turn of events, Sam Bankman-Fried has been found guilty on all counts in a multi-billion dollar fraud case. Over the...
John Blackshire
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Creating an Effective Cybersecurity Assessment Report
In today's digital landscape, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. With cyber threats becoming...
John Blackshire
Nov 9, 20232 min read
PCAOB Moves Items to 2024
The PCAOB Board has moved the following five 2023 projects to 2024: Adopt quality control standards Issue a proposal on going concern...
John Blackshire
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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