Featured Speaker

Mr. Jeremy Clopton

Jeremy R. Clopton, CPA, ACDA, CFE, CIDA

As a member of BKD Forensics & Valuation Services division, Jeremy leads the data analytics and digital forensics practices.  He specializes in data analytics with applications in fraud prevention and detection, risk assessment and business intelligence. 
 
Jeremy has experience using ACL, IDEA and Tableau software for analysis, data visualization, visual analytics and dashboard development.  Working with both IT and finance/accounting, he frequently assists with data gathering and extraction from accounting systems. 
 
His project experience includes development and implementation of continuous auditing programs for Fortune 500 companies, development of analytics for compliance with anti-bribery and corruption regulations and investigative experience working with criminal justice organizations.  Jeremy’s industry experience includes working with higher education, banking, government, health care, retail, transportation and manufacturing organizations as well as professional service firms. 
 
Jeremy is a frequent speaker on the topics of data analytics, continuous auditing, data visualization and the value data can bring to an organization.  He has spoken at global and national conferences, as well as regional and local conferences and webinars.  He also contributes to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Fraud Magazine and a variety of blogs on the topic of data analytics. 
 
He is member of the American Institute of CPAs, Missouri Society of CPAs, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. and Institute of Internal Auditors. 
 
Jeremy is a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), ACL Certified Data Analyst (ACDA) and Certified IDEA Data Analyst (CIDA).  He is one of a select few individuals worldwide to be certified in the use of both ACL and IDEA data analytics software.
 
He is a 2005 summa cum laude graduate of Drury University, Springfield, Missouri, with a B.A. degree in accounting.