Forrest Spatcher
About Forrest Spatcher
Forrest Spatcher is the Audit Director at MassMutual in Springfield, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in both public and private sector auditing. He holds a BBA in Accounting and Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Title and Current Role
Forrest Spatcher currently holds the position of Audit Director at MassMutual, located in Springfield, Massachusetts. In this role, he oversees the auditing process, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal guidelines. His responsibilities include leading the audit team, implementing new auditing technologies, and enhancing audit procedures.
Professional Experience
Forrest Spatcher has a comprehensive background in auditing, with experience spanning over a decade. He started his career as an Audit Intern at Deloitte in 2008. He then progressed to roles such as Audit Senior and Audit Manager at Deloitte, where he worked from 2009 to 2016 in the Greater Boston Area. Following his tenure at Deloitte, Forrest joined MassMutual as an Audit Consultant from 2016 to 2019. He has been serving as Audit Director at MassMutual since 2019.
Education and Certifications
Forrest Spatcher graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Economics. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), with extensive expertise in both public and private sector auditing.
Key Initiatives and Projects
At MassMutual, Forrest Spatcher led a team to successfully implement a new audit software system, improving audit efficiency by 20%. He played a crucial role in developing MassMutual's risk management framework, which enhanced the company's ability to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Professional Contributions and Mentorship
As an active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Forrest contributes to industry standards and best practices. He regularly conducts internal training sessions on advanced auditing techniques and compliance standards at MassMutual. Additionally, Forrest volunteers as a mentor for accounting students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, providing guidance on career development and industry insights.
Publications and Presentations
Forrest Spatcher presented a paper titled 'The Future of Auditing in the Digital Age' at the 2022 National Audit Conference. His insights into the evolving landscape of auditing highlight the impact of digital technologies on the profession.