Paul Perry Discusses Vendor Management on LumiQ’s Podcast
Paul Perry, FHFMA, CISM, CITP, CDA, CDPSE, of the firm’s Risk Advisory & Assurance Services Group in the Birmingham accounting and advisory office, was recently featured on one of LumiQ’s professional development podcast episodes.
LumiQ is a professional development podcasting app, and the podcast episodes provide continuing education for certified public accountants in the United States and Canada. The podcast features experienced business leaders who share their stories and provide listeners with firsthand insights in a casual and conversational format.
In Vendor Management: Protecting Your Business While Outsourcing, Perry joined host Emily Nesbitt to discuss the importance of vendor management and how to effectively evaluate, prioritize and maintain vendors.
Throughout the episode, Perry discussed vendor management and its importance to the success of an organization. He warned of the risks of outsourcing functions and what can go wrong without properly managing vendor relations. He also outlined the steps involved in identifying, assessing and maintaining vendors. Finally, he discussed the role of SOC reports in evaluating vendors.
“I enjoyed being a guest on LumiQ’s podcast,” said Perry. “I always appreciate the opportunity to share what I’ve learned regarding risk management with the members of the accounting profession.”
Paul Perry joined Warren Averett in 2004. He is a member and practice leader of the firm’s Risk Advisory & Assurances Service Group. Paul and his team focus on cybersecurity, information technology related projects, risk assessments, internal controls, internal audits and control-related projects.
He is a thought leader, published columnist and regular speaker on topics such as cybersecurity, data analysis, internal controls and more.
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