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Durward Ferland, Partner, South Portland, Maine South Portland

30 Long Creek Drive
South Portland, ME 04106-2437

Tel:

207.774.5701


Email: durward.ferland@wipfli.com

Durward J. Ferland, Jr., CISA, CISM, CRISC

Principal

With 18 years of experience in the field of information technology (IT), Durward Ferland, Jr. has extensive knowledge of System and Organization Controls (SOC) auditing and the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT). He specializes in identifying opportunities and developing effective controls. Durward regularly performs IT audits, IT general control reviews, and readiness assessments for financial institutions, insurance companies, service bureaus, data centers, and others.

Certifications

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • Certified Information Security Manager
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

Professional memberships and activities

  • Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) – Member
  • TruChoice Federal Credit Union – Secretary and board member
  • Portland Boxing Club – Treasurer and board member
  • Wipfli Foundation – Board member

Areas of Focus

  • SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations
  • IT general control reviews
  • Readiness assessments
  • Technology audits
  • Sarbanes-Oxley preparation and control testing

Education

Husson University - South Portland, Maine
  • Master of science degree in business
  • Master of science degree in business administration
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine - Standish, Maine
  • Bachelor of arts degree in mathematics