CASINO AUDITING The objective of this three-day course is to provide
attendees with an in-depth understanding of the complexities of
AUDITING CASINOS FROM A REGULATORY PERSPECTIVE. Attendees will also
learn the process of developing effective internal control standards
using a risk-based approach. Course agenda*:
DAY ONE:
- CASINO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING.
Attendees will learn the fundamentals of a casino management system,
ticket-in; ticket-out systems, cage and credit operations, financial
reporting systems and risks for fraudulent activity.
- PLANNING A CASINO REGULATORY AUDIT & ASSESSING RISK.
Attendees will learn effective aspects of effectively planning an
audit, assess key risk factors, and development of audit programs.
- CASINO INTERNAL CONTROL STANDARDS. Attendees will learn
how to use a risk-based approach for developing and evaluating casino
internal control standards, assessing mitigating controls and
consideration of cost-benefit factors.
DAY TWO:
- CAGE OPERATIONS. Attendees will learn the components of
cage operations, including analyzing typical cage documentation.
- CREDIT PLAY AND COLLECTIONS. This session provides
insights into the extension of CASINO CREDIT AND THE COLLECTION
PROCESS, including understanding the pitfalls.
- ANALYZING CASINO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. This session
examines the types of financial information typically developed in the
CASINO ENVIRONMENT, key components of financial information, and
analytical tools for analyzing financial information.
- UNDERSTANDING TABLE GAMES PERFORMANCE. Attendees will
learn about house advantages of various games, techniques used to
analyze statistical information and the impacts of credit play and
promotional schemes
DAY THREE:
- UNDERSTANDING SLOT MACHINE PERFORMANCE. This session
discusses the development of theoretical hold percentages, analyzing
actual hold percentages and the impacts of progressive payouts, bonus
pays and other promotions.
- INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION. This session analyzes the
CASINO INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION, including assessing independence,
evaluating the effectiveness of internal audit and using internal
audit results in determining the scope of a regulatory audit.
*Daily schedule may change based on instructor availability.
INSTRUCTORS[1]
LYNDA HARTZELL, CPA; CFE is a former Chief of the Nevada Gaming
Control Board’s Audit Division. She has served as a consulting
manager for a CPA firm, a Senior Accountant and Senior Audit Manager.
KIM MCCABE has over 20 years of progressive experience in the Gaming
Industry and is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified
Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with extensive experience in
regulatory compliance.
STEPHANIE MADDOCKS is an expert in casino IT systems. She has assisted
numerous casinos in the implementation of casino management systems
and the integration of systems within the resort casino environment.
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[1] Instructors are subject to change.
FAQS
Who can attend this event?
This event is open to anyone, hwoever it is designed from a regulator
point of view.Gaming Control Board and Commission members, or other
governmental officials, with regulatory oversight or policy making
responsibilities, are also welcome to attend.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE?
The fee includes all classroom materials and a certificate of
completion from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. A continental
breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments each day will also be
provided. All other expenses, including airfare, ground
transportation, evening meals and incidentals are the responsibility
of the participant.
ARE THERE RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS?
In addition to the large number of hotels located on the LAS VEGAS
Strip, a number of participants choose to stay at hotels that are
within walking distance of the Stan Fulton Building:
Hyatt Place Las Vegas
[https://lasvegas.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html]
Embassy Suites by Hilton
[http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/nevada/embassy-suites-by-hilton-las-vegas-LASESES/index.html]
There are also several hotels within a 5-minute uber/taxi ride:
The Westin Las Vegas [http://www.westinvegas.com/]
The Hard Rock Resort & Casino [https://www.hardrockhotel.com/]
Bally's Hotel & Casino
[https://www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas?utm_campaign=GMB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_term=Ballys%20Las%20Vegas%20Hotel%20and%20Casino&utm_content=hotel]
IS TRANSPORTATION OR PARKING AVAILABLE?
We encourage participants to arrive either by taxi, Uber or Lyft.
However, parking passes can be provided for a limited number of spaces
on the UNLV campus.
WHAT IS THE ATTIRE FOR THE PROGRAM?
The attire is business casual.
WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
1. In the event a course is canceled, registrants will be notified as
soon as possible and receive a full refund of their registration fee.
The International Center for Gaming Regulation is not responsible for
any travel and related expenses or other expenses incurred by any
participant due to a course cancellation.
2. A service fee of Twenty Percent (20%) will apply to all participant
initiated cancellations received three (3) weeks prior to the event.
3. A service fee of Fifty Percent (50%) will apply to all
participant initiated cancellations received two (2) weeks (14 days or
less) prior to the event. In the event you need to cancel, you may
substitute another person to attend in your place. However, you will
need to inform us in writing no later than two (2) business days prior
to the start of the event.
4. All cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing.
Refunds granted for credit card charges will be credited to the
original account charged. No refunds will be given in the event of
“No Shows.” Refunds may take up to 4 weeks for processing.
WHERE CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
For additional questions, please contact Craig Ferreira, Operations
and Marketing Manager, International Center for Gaming Regulation:
craig.ferreira@unlv.edu or (702) 895-2445.
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