Robert D. Cedergren, CPA, CGMA, CITP, CISM, CISA, CGEIT
Partner In Charge, Risk Advisory Services
Bob Cedergren is the leader of Wipfli’s risk advisory services practice. In this role, he oversees and coordinates the strategic direction of the practice and develops or enhances existing services. Bob provides consulting services to clients in the areas of enterprise risk management, cybersecurity, internal audit, and SOC audits, leveraging his 20-plus years of experience.
Bob also is a frequent speaker and author on risk management-related topics including risk assessments, business continuity planning, and management of internal controls.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Chartered Global Management Accountant
- Certified Information Technology Professional
- Certified Information Security Manager
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT
- Certified Process Master
- Advanced SOC for Service Organizations Certificate
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) - Board Member
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) - Member
- International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. [(ISC)2®] - Member
Areas of Focus
- Cybersecurity
- Enterprise risk management
- Internal controls assessments
- Internal audits
- Information technology assessments
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) 404 compliance
- System and Organization Controls (SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3) examinations
- Information security consulting
- Compliance assessments (HIPAA, GLBA, HITRUST, and ISO)
- Business continuity planning
- Risk assessments
Industries
Financial Institutions Dealerships Construction and Real Estate Healthcare Private Equity Manufacturing Insurance Nonprofits GovernmentsEducation
University of Minnesota- Bachelor of accounting degree
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