David D. Varner

David has extensive, hands-on experience within the manufacturing and financial services arenas, most recently serving as a Chief Audit Executive (CAE) reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. His experience includes assignments for companies in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

He offers a unique perspective on how organ- izations can find answers and implement solutions to problems affecting Internal Con- trol, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Fraud, and Enterprise Risk Management. In addition, his sense of humor and “down to earth” phil- osophy towards business make him an en- gaging and entertaining speaker.

David earned his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Elon University and his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He also holds each of these distinctive certifications:

     n Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
     n Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
     n Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
     n Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
     n Certified Financial Manager (CFM)

He remains on the cutting edge of best practices through active participation in The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Further, he serves as an officer of The Triad Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors.