Ted is Partner in Charge of Brown Smith Wallace’s Advisory Services practice. He is responsible for leading engagements that help clients manage business risk, improve processes and internal controls, and comply with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Prior to joining Brown Smith Wallace, Ted spent more than 13 years at KPMG LLP where he was responsible for leading audit and advisory service engagements. Ted’s experience includes:Oversees and manages internal audit co-sourcing arrangements and assists internal audit organizations with the development and execution of entity-wide risk assessments and audit plans. Focuses on helping clients develop risk-based, value-focused internal audit plans.Leads engagements to help clients put in place strategies and approaches to implement data analysis tools and techniques into the audit process. Leads and manages internal control documentation, testing, and remediation engagements as part of various regulatory compliance programs, including Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements. Manages and serves as concurring review partner for SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations for third-party service providers.