RILA and KPMG LLP partnered to offer retail audit professionals this complimentary webcast to showcase the second edition of the RILA Store Operational Audit and Loss Prevention Guide. Webinar participants reviewed the guide and significant developments in the area of retail store operational audits over the past five years. Topics included:

• Positioning of Store Audit into a Governance, Risk and Compliance Model
• Understanding How Store Audit fits into Enterprise Risk Management
• Special Projects including: Construction and Major Contracts, Paper Shrink Risk, Varying Inventory Distribution Models, Information Technology Risk (including logical access, data privacy, RFID technology, “Rogue” access, and records management)
• Incorporating Continuous Auditing and Monitoring Techniques

Webinar participants heard practical tips and insightful commentary from the following industry professionals:

• Matt Kramer, Advisory Partner, KPMG LLP
• Al Voels, Advisory Partner, KPMG in Canada
• Kevin Wolfe, Vice President of Loss Prevention, Big Lots
• Faith Clark, Manager of Loss Prevention, Publix Super Markets
• Andy Jones, Manager of Operational Audit, Tractor Supply