In today’s dynamic professional landscape, the notion of a linear career trajectory has become increasingly rare. After spending 10 years working in the public school system with special needs 4th and 5th graders, Suzanne Bongiovanni craved the opportunity to make an impact on a larger scale. Having successfully transitioned into a rewarding second career in audit, her journey proves that it is never too late to pursue passions and make a meaningful difference.
Read MoreThe Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) Armed Forces Comptroller (AFC) Journal has just published an article authored by Williams Adley’s very own Director Erika Correll, CPA, CISA, CFE, CGFM, PMP, CDPSE. Appearing in the Summer 2024 PDI Retrospective issue, the article covers the moderated session on Women Leading in DoD that Erika led at PDI 2024 in Phoenix, AZ.
Read MoreWilliams Adley’s greatest asset is our people, and our firm’s remarkable growth over the last few years has been driven by our phenomenal team of experts who support our clients every day. Elizabeth Lainhart, Audit and Assurance Manager, is one such professional. Since joining Williams Adley in 2018, Elizabeth has made tremendous contributions to our success and firmly established herself as an up-and-coming leader. Whether she is leading large and complex engagements for clients like DFAS, moderating sessions at SDFM PDI, or cultivating Williams Adley’s next generation of talent, Elizabeth consistently plays a valuable role for our team and for our clients.
Today, we are pleased to interview Elizabeth as a Future Leader of the firm and offer a close look into not only her strategies for success, but also her vision for navigating the future.
Read MorePossessing over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and IT auditing, Senior Manager Edwen Delcid plays a key role in developing the service line of our Cybersecurity Risk Services (CRS) Practice and is an integral member of the CRS leadership team.
Read MoreCybersecurity Risk Services (CRS) is proud to announce the inaugural episode of our new cybersecurity podcast: CyberStorm!
CyberStorm is the official podcast of Williams Adley's CRS Practice and is produced by our team of highly experienced cybersecurity experts. Hosted by CRS Senior Manager Kieran Hennessy, each episode invites new, industry-leading guest speakers to dive deep into the latest cybersecurity developments that are shaping the Federal space—and the world of tomorrow.
Read MoreAs a Senior Manager in the Cybersecurity Risk Services (CRS) Practice, Kieran Hennessy has played a central role in developing Williams Adley’s premium cybersecurity expertise and in providing quality client services.
Read MoreAs Partner of Williams Adley’s newly renamed Cybersecurity Risk Services (CRS) Practice, Tony Wang has crafted an innovative approach to cybersecurity that offers clients the insights they need to protect their data and optimize their protection against cyber threats. This approach is informed by his extensive background in IT audits and his proven record as a thought leader in the cybersecurity field, and is supported by his notable credentials that include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Registered Practitioner (CMMC RP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Read MoreWilliams Adley is pleased to announce that we have rebranded our Information Technology Risk Management (ITRM) practice to Cybersecurity Risk Services (CRS). Motivated by industry trends, this update reflects the purpose of our core service offerings as well as our commitment to our clients: minimizing risk through comprehensive, value-added cyber insights. Our CRS team provides cybersecurity expertise to our clients in the form of audit and advisory services with a focus and foundation built on risk management skills. By helping clients assess their cybersecurity posture, identify potential vulnerabilities and threats, and develop strategies to minimize and mitigate risks, our focus on risk management enables clients to proactively safeguard their systems and data and maintain effective cybersecurity programs.
Read MoreWilliams Adley’s Cybersecurity Risk Services Partner Tony Wang has just been featured in a new interview with Software Advice! As a leading expert in cybersecurity, Tony highlights how safeguarding against data breaches and cyber crime is crucial for all businesses, and especially for accounting firms that work with large volumes of client data. To protect against the threat of data breaches, Tony outlines a valuable People, Process, and Technology (PPT) approach for optimizing cybersecurity by centering an organization’s people, establishing robust security processes, and strategically leveraging effective software tools.
Read MoreTony Wang, CRS Partner at Williams Adley, has recently been featured in a new interview with Authority Magazine. In this interview, Tony describes the beginning of his career and his path to success as CRS Partner at Williams Adley. From his prominent vantage in the field of information technology, Tony offers key insights on current trends and challenges in cybersecurity and shares his valuable advice for companies looking to enhance their data privacy practices.
Read MoreAdvancing technologies such as accounting software, cloud computing, and robotic process automations have rendered transformative change in the financial industry, empowering organizations and firms while simultaneously presenting them with new challenges. While the use of such automated tools might challenge finance professionals to develop new expertise and implement new or unfamiliar processes, these automations also equip them to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness at reduced cost, ultimately allowing them to expand their role and develop new approaches for providing value. Read on to learn where and how automations can be implemented to improve your organization’s efficiency.
Read MoreOur 40th Anniversary Open House was a chance to commemorate Williams Adley’s long history of success and celebrate all those who have helped build the legacy that we are so proud of today. This momentous event, held in our DC office on September 8th, invited the employees, alumni, and clients who have supported us through the years to come together and share in everything that has made our firm exceptional. Check out our slideshow to see photos from the night and partake in our celebration with us!
Read MoreAs Williams Adley, a CPA and advisory firm with a strong emphasis on federal agencies, celebrates its 40th anniversary, its long history of success is brought into focus. Williams Adley was founded in 1982 in Oakland, California by two black CPAs who dreamt of building a legacy for generations to come. Over the next four decades, Williams Adley would establish an industry-leading firm in Washington, DC with a record of providing unmatched financial and advisory services to the Federal Government. Moreover, Williams Adley has built from this success to champion small, minority-owned firms, and has tirelessly fought to reduce business barriers and expand the opportunities accessible to small businesses.
Read MoreIn order to face the unique challenges of the modern landscape, it is essential for today’s leaders to fully leverage their skillset and ensure success for their teams. Here, Partner Jocelyn Hill offers 5 valuable lessons for the diverse leaders who are forging fresh paths to overcome new obstacles.
Read MoreWilliams Adley’s Partner Jocelyn Hill has recently been featured in an interview with Authority Magazine. In this interview, Jocelyn demonstrates how diversity offers a competitive advantage for executive leadership and generates a business culture for achieving long-term success. She also recounts the beginning of her career and how her experiences have prepared her to be a leader in the industry.
Read MoreAs the world continues to change rapidly, effective leadership is critical for cultivating a firm’s success. In light of this, Williams Adley’s Managing Partner Kola Isiaq has discovered that Culture, People, Strategy, Technology, and Relationships are vital for achieving and maintaining a competitive advantage. Here is a closer look at Kola’s secrets to successful leadership.
Read MoreNo audit is exempt from audit risk. While traditional audit risk assessment processes are typically used to effectively audit programs and financial statements, auditors seldom account for cybersecurity risk, and this is especially true for audits of the Federal government and its programs. So, how can auditors properly assess cybersecurity risk and ensure audit success? Continue reading to learn more about the impact of cybersecurity risk so that your agency can prepare for successful audits.
Read MoreAuthority Magazine has recently featured Williams Adley’s Managing Partner Kola Isiaq as part of their interview series, “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Began Leading My Company.” In this interview, Kola has shared the experiences, successes, and learning opportunities he encountered throughout his career and how they have informed his leadership of Williams Adley as well as his insights as a major player in the industry.
Read MoreThe end of an audit cycle can be a stressful time for an agency, especially when they are presented with unexpected audit findings that they have no explanation or ready solution for. How can agencies go about preventing these unwanted audit outcomes? Williams Adley has conducted countless audits for the federal government, and we have noticed three common audit mistakes that result in costly audit findings. Read on to learn how your agency can avoid these mistakes and ensure your audit success.
Read MoreIn the wake of COVID-19, cybersecurity risks pose an ever-increasing threat to the United States. To address this, Williams Adley’s Cybersecurity Risk Services (CRS) Partner, Tony Wang, contributed to the Internal Control and Risk Management elective led by Mr. David Harvey, professor of practice at the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace.
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