John McLaughlin leads ERM Exchange and works directly with clients in the public, private and non-profit sectors to establish enterprise risk management programs and to train management teams on ERM. He is a CPA with more than 30 years of experience in risk management, internal audit and corporate governance.
John McLaughlin – Founder & Executive Director
Professional Credentials & Areas of Expertise
John McLaughlin is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
His professional expertise includes:
- Enterprise risk management program design and implementation (ERM framework)
- Business risk assessment
- Enterprise risk management training
- Corporate governance and internal controls
- Internal auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley, and SOC report readiness
- Forensic investigations and expert testimony
Through ERM Exchange, John helps organizations develop and improve their enterprise risk management programs and provides practical training to management teams.
Professional Experience
John has more than 30 years of experience across public accounting, internal audit, and corporate finance:
- Founded The Audit Exchange, a governance and controls firm affiliated with ERM Exchange
- Partner with several international accounting firms
- Director in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ internal audit and technology audit practices
- Internal Audit Director at Aramark Corporation, where he established enterprise risk management training and ERM programs within several business units
- Controller for a national real estate developer
- Began his career with two Big 8 accounting firms
Industries & Organizations Served
John serves public, private and non-profit organizations, including
Speaking, Lecturing & Training Experience
John is a frequent and highly recognized lecturer on corporate governance, risk management and internal controls. He also trains management teams on enterprise risk management through the ERM Training program, and he first established ERM training programs inside business units during his time at Aramark.
Professional Affiliations & Board Experience
John has served in several professional and board-level roles throughout his career.
- Long-standing member of the International Board of Research & Education Advisors, Institute of Internal Auditors
- Former member of the Audit and Finance Committees of the Board of Trustees, Mercy Health System of Philadelphia
- Current board member of a home care services company and serves on the Audit & Risk Committee of an affiliated continuing care community
The Audit Exchange
ERM Exchange is an affiliated practice of The Audit Exchange, a business advisory firm serving public, private and non-profit institutions. Its services include Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal auditing, SOC 1 and SOC 2 report readiness, IT auditing, forensic investigations and expert testimony in these areas. Like ERM Exchange, The Audit Exchange offers high-caliber expertise at a substantially lower cost than the larger national firms.
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John is an avid reader who enjoys fitness and standup paddleboarding, and spends his free time with his wife and four children.