California State Auditor’s Post

Can auditor of unlisted public company be appointed for less than 5 years ?

The sign of a good auditor is someone who can make the minimum amount of noise and extract the maximum amount of information.

Skills Transfer. First 15 years of my career as a paralegal/process server/private investigator. I later transitioned to the food business. What? That makes no sense! ... Then we started to help do work on "mock recalls" as required on a yearly basis by SQF. We have to test our documentation and traceability to be rock solid to prevent the real thing from ever happening. I found myself having to back trace and sift through records, documents, and talk to and interview people. If something doesnt add up we have to *investigate* why and puzzle things together. I'm probably doing more "P.I." work than when I was actually licensed as a P.I. LOL! In fairness, my previous role had more to do with management and administration, but regardless, I was astonished at how much the skills transfer to a completely different industry. It is possible!

Are you a law graduate considering a career in-house? Or maybe an attorney who wants to see what else is out there? There are several "alternative" legal roles that can help you build your skillset, try a different career path, or just get involved in a capacity other than corporate counsel. Don't limit yourself to traditional legal roles. Explore the possibilities and find the right fit for you. Here are a few areas to consider: 💥 Legal Tech: I personally think this is a hot job right now. Whether you want to try your hand at sales, project management, or customer success - if you have a legal background going in, you bring a valued perspective to the company. 💥 Risk Management: this involves the same critical thinking that generally comes with being an attorney to help identify and assess risks to the company's business operations and develop mitigation strategies. 💥 Legal Operations: this position really helps hold together the legal department. This could involve budgeting and financial management (often times managing outside counsel spend), vendor management and administration, process improvement, data analytics and reporting. 💥 Compliance / Regulatory: I'm looping these together but it really depends on the type of business. This area involved making sure the company operates within the legal and regulatory frameworks (and making sure it's all properly documented), developing compliance programs and often conducting training for employees. These are just a few. If you're attorney working in-house in a non-traditional role, feel free to comment below on what you do, and even better, why you like it. If you're interesting in exploring a different path, feel free to message me. I'm happy to try make a connection to someone in that field.

is it correct to be Chief Internal Auditor and Compliance Officer at the same time?

Hey, fellow auditor! How are you? Good? Did you ever ask yourself whether you're good at what you're doing? Self-reflecting whether you can potentially improve, and how? Actually, that's good! Shouldn't we strive at continuously improving to adequately adress all the regulatory demands? I am convinced that this is a must. Therefore: Some hints and personal tips that will hopefully be useful for you.

🤣👩💼 Calling all fellow Compliance Officers—let's talk about the real challenges of our everyday lives! 😅 🔍 Ever feel like you're the "fun police" at the office? 🚨 Constantly battling against the forces of regulatory chaos and paperwork overload? Welcome to the world of compliance! 📝💼 💥 From deciphering the latest regulatory jargon to wrangling with outdated systems, we know the struggle is real. But hey, who said compliance couldn't be a little fun? 😉 Here are a few "perks" of the job: 1️⃣ "Thrilling" Spreadsheets: Forget action movies—our idea of excitement is diving into a labyrinth of spreadsheets and formulas. #ExcelWarrior 💻🔍 2️⃣ The Compliance Stare: That look you give when someone mentions a potential compliance violation. It's like a superpower, but with more paperwork. 👀📄 3️⃣ Coffee = Life: Let's face it, caffeine is our fuel. Without it, we'd be lost in a sea of regulations and red tape. ☕️😴 4️⃣ The Compliance Shuffle: Navigating the fine line between enforcing rules and keeping the peace. It's a delicate dance, but someone's gotta do it! 💃🕺 5️⃣ The "Fun" of Audits: Who doesn't love a surprise visit from the auditors? It's like Christmas morning, but with more stress and fewer presents. 🎁🚫 So here's to all the Compliance Officers out there—keeping the financial world in check, one regulation at a time. Stay strong, stay caffeinated, and don't forget to laugh along the way! 😄👊 #ComplianceLife #RegulatoryHumor #KeepingItCompliant #OfficeSuperheroes 🌟📋

📢 Attention members of the Legal Ops community and colleagues in the Insurance industry! I need your support to navigate a challenging situation. 📜 Recently, I made the difficult decision to eliminate some positions within my department. It wasn't easy, but it was a necessary step for the betterment of our organization. 💼 Here's the deal: the individuals impacted possess a variety of incredible skills in legal invoice auditing, litigation management, project management, process improvement, data analytics/data science, and event/program/workshop management. These are talents that any organization would benefit from. 🤝 I am reaching out to my professional network community, seeking your engagement and support. Let's connect these talented professionals to new opportunities and valuable conversations. Together, we can make a positive impact on their career paths. ✨ Join me in leveraging our network and sharing valuable connections. Together, we can help these individuals find new roles where they can thrive and contribute their skills and expertise. 🙏 Thank you for being a part of my network. Your support means the world and can truly make a difference in the lives of these impacted employees. Let's forge new paths to success! #LegalOps #legaloperations #claimsmanagement #InsuranceIndustry