IT Project Failure Often Comes With Early Warning Signs, Says Presenter

DENTON, Texas, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dr. Leon Kappelman has a sense of urgency when communicating to others the importance of keeping information technology (IT) projects on track.

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Consider the title of his upcoming presentation at the Accounting and Financial Reporting Update, scheduled November 7 at the Irving Convention Center.

The Early Warning Signs of Material IT Project Failure: The Deadly Dozen and the Four Horsemen of Doom is Dr. Kappelman's clever approach to driving home the fact that IT issues are "clearly issues that deserve executive-level attention," he says.

Dr. Kappelman explains that "IT investments comprise more than half the capital budgets of U.S. organizations.  Yet many projects are cancelled, completed late or over budget.  IT projects are a material concern for SOX, SAS 70, financial forecasts, SEC reports and other regulatory and reporting requirements."

The postmortems of many failed IT projects reveal there are often 'early warning signs' of trouble, he explains.  His unique early warning sign research is the cornerstone of the November 7 presentation.  In addition, he will discuss top IT project risks, how to spot them, and what to do to ensure successful outcomes.

The conference is sponsored by the Professional Development Institute (PDI), the University of North Texas College of Business, and the Dallas CPA Society.  Enrollees pay only $295 if paid by October 31.  (Those enrolling after October 31 will pay $350.)  Up to 8 CPE hours are available for attendees. 

For more information or to register, visit the conference website at conferences.pdi.org, or call PDI at 800.433.5676.

Other speakers and topics for the event include:

• FASB/IASB Update featuring James J. Leisenring- Senior Adviser, FASB
• SEC Update featuring Katrina Kimpel- Partner, Ernst & Young
• COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework Update Project featuring Bill Schneider, Sr- Director Accounting, AT&T
• Healthcare Issues featuring Jim Berend- Partner, Grant Thornton
• Tax Developments featuring Linda Stiff- Managing Director, PwC and former Acting Commissioner, IRS
• Audit Committee Panel – What Keeps Them Up At Night? featuring Terry Strange, Renee Hornbaker, Jerry Pinkerton, Audit Committee members, with moderator Steve Estes- Partner, KPMG

About The Professional Development Institute

The Professional Development Institute (PDI), located at the University of North Texas, is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit education corporation that provides versatile, innovative, cost-effective training programs to professionals worldwide.  PDI is recognized as a leading provider of oil and gas accounting education as well as training programs for virtually all professional services areas.  More than a half-million people have teamed up with PDI for training solutions over the past 35 years.

For information contact Jennifer Murray at 940.565.4497 or visit conferences.pdi.org

SOURCE Professional Development Institute