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Lisa Whittemore
Lisa M. Whittemore
MBA
Senior Consultant
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Experience

Ms. Whittemore provides solution-driven results for clients with a specialization in internal controls assessments and audits, consulting and regulatory compliance readiness services. Her global experience includes performing financial accounting, treasury, operational and information technology audits for worldwide investment, insurance, e-commerce and HR service entities. 

In her role as a Senior Consultant for MFA Cornerstone Consulting, Lisa works with clients to review their existing internal financial control policies, counsel on new policies and perform controls testing in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation. She examines, identifies and evaluates complex procedures and systems to create practical recommendations that positively impact clients’ business processes and ensure compliance with IRS and SEC regulations. Lisa is also actively involved in assisting in financial statement audits and litigation support matters, and regularly conducts SSAE 16 audits and Service Organization Control (SOC) reports, bank examinations, fraud examinations and SEC required audits.

Prior to her internal audit experience, Lisa held a senior position in defined contribution plan administration where she was responsible for the maintenance and organization of employee benefit plans and ensuring compliance with IRS and SEC regulations. 

Expertise

Sarbanes-Oxley readiness services

Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Internal control design and testing

Internal control evaluation and remediation

Regulatory compliance

Business process efficiency

Employee benefit plan audits

Due diligence

SSAE 16 audit services and Service Organization Control reports (SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3)

SEC required audits

Bank field examinations

Fraud examinations

Litigation support

Privacy and data protection consulting

Compliance with Massachusetts Privacy Law (201 CMR 17.00)

Education

MBA — University of Massachusetts Lowell

BA — Psychology; University of Massachusetts Lowell

Professional Affiliations

Institute of Internal Auditors

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners