Anna L. Cuson, CPA, CFE, CRMA, CGMA, CICP, CICA3663 Hwy 28 N

Abbeville, South Carolina 29620615- 579- 3950 (cell)

SUMMARY Financial Audit/Accounting professional with approximately 20 years experience in internal and external audit environments. Strong analytical and communication skills. Excellent organizational and computer skills. Self-starter pursuing JD while employed full-time.

EDUCATION: Concord Law School – JD Student Los Angeles, CABachelor of Science in Business Administration—Accounting 1997Graduated Magna Cum Laude with GPA: 3.71/4.0Sullivan College, Lexington, KY

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Self Regional Healthcare, Greenwood, SC 2008 to PresentSenior Internal Auditor

• Perform consulting services as needed within Self Regional Healthcare (“SRH”) and Self Medical Group (“SMG”)• Prepare co-developed corrective action plans to address internal/external findings• Develop and execute enterprise-wide risk assessment for SRH and SMG for both clinical and non-clinical risks• Support Corporate Compliance as needed with investigations, audits, presentations, etc.• Establish internship program as preceptor/mentor for interns from Lander University• Perform comprehensive audits and remediation through interviews with clients, review of supporting

documentation and process mapping • Document conclusions and prepare related supporting workpapers and final report documenting improvement

opportunities reached during testing • Interact and validate results with consultants, government agencies and external auditors as needed• Plan and execute internal investigations as needed for the organization• Implementation of automated audit processes utilizing ACL data analytics and ACL-GRC• Review of contracts from development through payment for compliance with regulations and adequate support • Perform comprehensive forensic reviews on SRH financial statements• Participate and establish internal audit roundtables with Initiant partners to share knowledge base• Prepare and present presentations to professional organizations and within Self Regional Healthcare• Develop and implement drug diversion prevention and detection program including investigation procedures and

electronic monitoring tools• Participation on key committees within SRH and SMG• Independently research and communication of current industry trends and regulatory changes• Develop tools and training materials to enhance accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness• Conduct new hire orientation, prepare presentation and handouts

PRG – Schultz International, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2006 to 2008Internal Audit Principal

• Analyzed compliance with HIPAA, FAR and Privacy Act within Medicare Audit Recovery Contractor Division• Lead steering committee designed to address control opportunities related to Medicare compliance• Created Corrective Action Plans for both Medicare and Corporate audit findings• Performed, documented and reported internal controls testing for both financial and Sarbanes-Oxley activities for

Domestic and International Sites• Researched and implemented documents and compliance in compliance with IIA Standards• Remediated internal control exceptions to help ensure internal control weaknesses were corrected timely• Documented conclusions and prepare related supporting workpapers and final report documenting improvement

opportunities reached during testing• Prepared Visio process maps and risk matrices for processes within the organization

Community Health Systems (CHS), Nashville, TN 2004 to 2006Senior Internal Auditor

• Designed and implemented audit programs in a team environment for both internal controls testing and financial audits

• Performed, documented and reported internal controls testing to support Sarbanes-Oxley activities• Met with Senior Management to report any improvement opportunities and co-create corrective action plans• Remediated internal control exceptions to help ensure internal control weaknesses were corrected timely• Interviewed key hospital personnel and Corporate Staff to gain an understanding of key components for business

processes• Documented conclusions and prepared related supporting workpapers and final report documenting improvement

opportunities reached during testing • Worked with external auditors, as needed, to perform financial audits at hospital level

VF Corporation, Greensboro, NC 2002-2004Senior Internal Auditor

• Prepared audit programs for engagements• Prepared opening and closing Power Point presentations for Senior Management• Performed and documented internal controls testing to support Sarbanes-Oxley activities• Conducted interviews with clients to gain an understanding of the key components of the process under review• Documented conclusions and prepared related supporting workpapers and final report documenting

improvement opportunities reached during testing • Calculate Value at Risk (VAR) related to control activities when readily quantifiable• Worked with consultants and external auditors on an as needed basis• Process mapping utilizing Microsoft Visio

RGL, Nashville, TN 2002Forensic Accountant

• Prepared document requests, reports and other correspondence as needed• Contacted clients to gain an understanding of the specific assignment• Conducted interviews with the parties involved to obtain information needed for detail testing• Documented conclusions reached during testing and the underlying reasons for those conclusions in the

workpapers developed for each file• Performed litigation support, business income calculations and employee dishonesty investigations

Horne CPA Group, Nashville, TN 2001-2002Supervisor

• Prepared audit budgets and scheduled fieldwork• Supervised staff on audits and other assurance services• Worked independently to perform tasks including audits, reviews, agreed upon procedures and consulting• Prepared Audit Reports, Workpapers, Financial Statements, Proposals and Management Letters• Conducted entrance and exit conferences with Senior Management to communicate audit objectives and control

opportunities noted• Evaluated and documented the effectiveness of the internal control environment • Performed marketing activities to promote the organization and develop new clients

CIGNA HealthCare Medicare Administration, Nashville, TN 2000-2001Business Process Consultant (Internal Auditor)

• Performed workpaper reviews for four staff members• Developed audit programs for announced, unannounced and follow-up reviews • Prepared Audit Reports, Workpapers and Certifications for both internal and external parties• Conducted entrance and exit conferences with Senior Management to communicate audit objectives and control

opportunities noted• Identified internal controls within processes and prepared recommendations for strengthening internal controls• Standardized audit reports, workpapers and documentation within the department• Developed management reports to help track workload

Columbia/HCA, Nashville, TN 1998-2000Internal Auditor

• Performed substantive and internal control test work in various financial accounting areas using GAAS for financial, compliance and regulatory audits, as well as special project evaluations

• Assisted hospital facility accounting departments as necessary, working with A/P, A/R, Cash & EDP• Reviewed financial data ensuring GAAP are used in reporting results of financial activities• Exercised effective communication skills both written and oral with internal/external customers and

interdepartmental professionals• Prepared Report of Audit Findings, Workpapers and Special Reports• Ran and created ad hoc reports for data retrieval and analysis in verifying information• Performed follow-up testing on outstanding issues to ensure resolved

ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Designed an Internal Audit Department including creation of audit programs, Policies & Procedures and Audit

Charter • Served as Squadron Commander for Civil Air Patrol• Coordinated four day community events in recognition of the ten-year anniversary of September 11 th including

the traveling Vietnam Wall, motorcycle procession, wreath ceremony, flag ceremony, first responder recognition, car show and parade

AFFILIATIONS Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”)Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) – South Carolina and TennesseeMember of Institute for Internal Controls – Certified Internal Control AuditorMember of Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”)Member of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (“ACFE”) – Certified Fraud ExaminerMember of Internal Control Institute – Certified Internal Control ProfessionalMember of Association of Hospital Internal Auditors (“AHIA”) – ERM subject matter expert

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND AWARDSMajor in US Air Force Auxiliary (“CAP”) US Air Force Auxiliary - Commanders Commendation AwardUS Air Force Auxiliary - Meritorious Service AwardUS Air Force Auxiliary - Community Service AwardRed Cross - Clara Barton Female Volunteer of the Year – 2009

Major in US Air Force Auxiliary completing various volunteer activities. I serve at the local and state level for training within the US Air Force Auxiliary. I also assist the Inspector General for the state as needed.

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION AHIA National Conference (Chicago 2014) – SpeakerAHIA National Conference (Philadelphia 2013) – AttendeeAHIA Regional Conference (Charlotte 2014) – SpeakerACL Connections National Conference (Dallas 2014) - SpeakerAHIA Regional Conference (Durham 2015) – SpeakerACL International Training (Vancouver BC – 2013) - Speaker