Auditor's Experience & Accountability
Auditors in the Office of Internal Controls and Audit Services obtain professional designations such as MBA, MACC, CPA, CIA (certified internal auditor), and CISA (certified information systems auditor), as well as attend continuing education seminars, conferences, and schools. Internal Controls and Audit Services has no authority or direct responsibility over the activities they review or audit; those responsibilities belong to management.
Auditor Profiles
C. Peter Cheng, MBA/CPA/CIA/CISA
Director, (937) 775-3512; Fax: (937) 775-3744
Peter has a diverse financial background with an MBA from the University of Connecticut. He started his career in internal auditing as a staff auditor and senior EDP auditor with the University of Connecticut. Peter then moved to the position of Associate Controller with Southern Connecticut State University. Under Peter's supervision as the Accounting Operation Manager for the Town of West Hartford, Connecticut, the Town Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. Peter has extensive experience and knowledge pertaining to management, financial, and information technology issues.
Although the Director of Internal Controls & Audit Services reports administratively and functionally to the Senior Vice-President for Business and Fiscal Affairs, the Director has direct access to the Board of Trustees through the Board's Finance and Audit Committee and/or to the President when necessary. The Internal Controls & Audit Services department will review all University fiscal and operational activities in order to provide WSU's management with analyses, recommendations, counsel, and information. In that regard, in order to fully carry out their duties and responsibilities, members of the Internal Controls & Audit Services have full, free, and unrestricted access to all WSU activities, records, property, and personnel.
The Internal Controls & Audit Function—with assistance and cooperation from the campus community—will enhance the quality of fiscal control and operational efficiency/effectiveness at WSU. Peter is here to serve our campus community; as you recognize activities which may benefit from his expertise, please call him at (937) 775-3512, stop by his office in 324 University Hall, or e-mail him at chialung.cheng@wright.edu.
Carol Vuckovich, CPA/CIA
Senior Internal Auditor, (937) 775-3887
Carol is a 1998 graduate of Wright State University with a BS in Accountancy. She was first introduced to the world of internal audit as a student in Dr. Susan Lightle's innovative Auditing II class, a nationally award winning class that introduces practical, "hands-on" auditing experience to students. Upon graduation, Carol accepted a position with Wright State as an Internal Auditor for the Office of Internal Controls and Audit Services.
Carol is a Certified Internal Auditor, as well as a Certified Public Accountant.
Magdalena Chojna, MACC/CPA
Internal Auditor, (937) 775-3981
Magda is 2004 graduate of Wright State University Master of Accountancy Program. As a graduate student she participated in the student audit program which she says gave her a competitive edge in the job market. Upon graduation she accepted a position with Thor Industries as a Staff Auditor only to come back one year later and join the Internal Audit team at WSU.
Magda is an Internal Auditor and a Certified Public Accountant.
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