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John D. Tongren,Ph.D., CCP, CMA, CSPJohn D. Tongren is a specialist in management control processes and the impact of technology on their effectiveness. He has earned international recognition for his expertise in the audit and control aspects of information systems as well as his visionary perspective on contemporary internal audit issues. Dr. Tongren originated The CoActive Management Model, The CoActive Control Principles and The CoActive Audit Principles. He is active in the total quality movement as well as the development and audit of quality systems. He is an academic as well as a practitioner. Dr. John is a Faculty Member of the University of Phoenix Online Campus and teaches accounting, information systems and management topics in the UOP MBA program. He has also taught for Davenport University Online in their MBA program. John began his business career as a Labor Relations Administrator. From that beginning in manufacturing he gained experience in Project Engineering, Production Management, Production Planning & Control, Internal Consulting, Strategic Planning, and a number of positions within Information Systems. He moved into internal audit in 1972 when he joined a major international manufacturing firm as a Senior Internal Auditor, specializing in financial and operational audit. Selected to head the formation of an EDP auditing capability, he pioneered the development and application of computer assisted audit techniques, established a formal Information Systems Audit function, performed and directed audits at world-wide data centers, established auditor involvement in application systems development, and developed and implemented an integrated Information Systems/Financial audit methodology. In 1978 he joined an international accounting and auditing firm. He became National Director of Computer Accounting and Auditing, a function which he established for the firm. In that role he was responsible for National Office computer operations, client accounting and EDP Audit support services, and long range systems planning. In 1981, he established Tongren & Associates and entered the private consulting field. He specializes in assisting clients enhance their management control processes and evaluation systems through facilitation, assurance, education, and participation in comprehensive audit/review engagements. John is known by many consulting firms as a "consultant to consultants" and also works with professional organizations to enhance their education programs. Dr. Tongren holds a BA from DePauw University, a MBA from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. from California Coast University. He has earned the professional designations of Certified Computing Professional, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Management Accountant, and Certified Systems Professional. He is listed in the Marquis 7th Edition of Who's Who In The World, the 19th edition of Who's Who In The Midwest, and the 1st edition of Who's Who Of Emerging Leaders In America. He is active in a number of professional organizations in his areas of interest, and has held leadership positions in many. |
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