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A Newsletter for Members of the Albany Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors
January 2016 Volume 50, Issue 5
Members of the Albany ChapterI I A A u d i t N e w s
A Newsletter for of the Institute of Internal Auditors
Inside This Issue:
Internal Audit Academy: Fundamentals of Internal Auditing
President's Message
IIA Webinars
Updates to Specialty Certifications
Membership Corner
CAP Corner
Schedule of Events
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Dates: October 17, 2016 - October 20, 2016 Times: 7:45 am - 3:45 pm
Location: NYS Teachers' Retirement System10 Corporate Woods driveAlbany, NY 12211
Number of CPEs: 29
Cost: $200
Internal Audit Academy: Fundamentals of Internal Auditing
The Albany Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors is proud to offer its second session of The Albany IIA Internal Audit Academy: Fundamentals of Internal Auditing!
This intensive four-day course is designed for auditors with three or less years of internal audit experience. The course is based on IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (Red Book) and will cover the essential elements of internal auditing, such as:
• Modern Internal Audit Concepts
• Risk Universe
• COSO
• Research & Audit Interviewing
• Fraud
• Audit Programs
• Audit Evidence & Testing
• Data Analytics
• Auditing IT
• Workpaper Documentation
• Report Writing
• Developing as an Internal Auditor
The topics will be covered by 12 different volunteer local internal audit practitioners with decades of combined experience. The format will include lectures, exercises, Q&A, and self-assessment quizzes, all of which will help reinforce the concepts presented. This program should not be missed! Registration is limited to only 30 people, so please secure your spot!
Who is this program ideal for?
• Recent college graduates entering an internal auditposition
• Internal auditors with some experience, but who wantto reinforce the basics
• Professionals with operational experience, but are newto a role in internal audit
Registration ends: October 12, 2016
Sep tember 2016
Or follow the link below:
http://www.cvent.com/d/gvql05/4W The cost includes breakfast and lunch every day. In addition, each attendee will receive a free Red Book!
President's MessageBy Elizabeth Bogdanowicz, CGAP
Welcome to a new Chapter year! I am looking forward to serving you as President of the Albany Chapter. I have served in a variety of roles s ince the fa l l of 2010, including the Communication
and Program committees. In recent years, I have enjoyed learning more about the administration of the Chapter. We have a fun year ahead full of events you have come to know and love, such as TCTC. We are also busy planning exciting new programs that promise to stimulate your interest in the profession. Please see
our Calendar of Events for more information.
I cannot stress enough how critical volunteers are to the success of the Chapter. Are you thinking about becoming more involved? Please contact me anytime at [email protected] so we can identify an opportunity that suits your interests and availability. If you would like to see us in action, please consider attending a monthly Board meeting. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:45 am at the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (10 Corporate Woods Drive, Albany, NY 12211). I hope to see you there!
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IIA Webinars
The IIA offers free informational programs to its members on a variety of topics. Click here to obtain additional information and to register.
Technology Champions: Key Enablers for Internal Audit
September 20, 2016
1:00 – 2:00 pm
In its global survey of internal audit functions in 2015, TeamMate found that having a Technology Champion
on staff is a leading practice that can significantly enhance internal audit performance. Of the more than 400 internal audit groups around the world taking part in the survey, nearly 250 indicated that they have Technology Champions, and of this total, nearly nine in 10 report achieving real and tangible value from the position.
In addition, 36 percent of responding organizations with Technology Champions indicate that their TC is viewed as a strategic player and a key member of internal audit management. Survey results also indicate that internal audit functions with Technology Champions tend to employ continuous monitoring at a much higher rate and make more extensive use of data mining — clear indicators that their organizations have achieved a higher level of technology maturity. They also tend to have larger, and more formal, technology budgets.
Kind Regards,Elizabeth
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IIA Webinars (Cont.)
Given the results of this study, internal audit
organizations without a Technology Champion should
explore how they, too, could benefit from adding the
position. And for internal audit functions with TCs, the
fact that 82 percent of the those serving in the role
expect to continue in this capacity suggests the need for
CAEs to update TC job descriptions and expectations
on an ongoing basis to ensure continued development
of both the individual and the department – or create
them if they do not already have one. A suggested
approach: Tailor TC responsibilities to your changing
needs and modify your expectations of the position
accordingly.
Learning Objectives
In this session, participants will:
• Understand how the inclusion of a technology
champion can help further the technology strategy of
your department.
• Gain insights into the activities technology
champions are carrying out that have the largest impact
on productivity.
• Glean additional best practices from real-life
examples.
It’s that time of year again – kids are getting new clothes, pens, and notebooks, and lamenting the end of summer before heading back to school. If you miss your school days, why not consider an IIA certification?
We have plenty to choose from: the Internal Audit Professional (IAP) for those just starting out, the flagship Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) for those who are ready to show their dedication and commitment to the profession, to any one of our specialty certifications like the Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA). And to sweeten the deal, the local chapter of the IIA
provides scholarships to our members who have successfully attained any one of the certifications. For more information about the certifications, check out the IIA’s certification page at https://na.theiia.org/certification/Pages/Certification.aspx.
If you want more information about the scholarship program, or to order study guides, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
By Sandy Meadows, CIA, CGAP
Updates to Specialty Certifications
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Strengthen Your Self-
Strengthen Your Self-
By Christopher Herald, CGAP
Please join me in welcoming the following individuals to the IIA Albany Chapter:
Jonathan AlvisDan BerryannYuriy Cheban
Adam FeinbergChristin Gravelle
Joseph HillKatherine HoganJeffrey KlingbellJohn McDevittCamilo MedinaMaria Melideo
Bill MelvilleJen MonahanKayla O’HareRebecca Shost
Stephanie Slominski
Membership Corner
The Chapter Achievement Program is designed to recognize activities that promote the strategic objectives of The IIA. This program provides minimum standards of performance for providing service to our Chapter members, providing service to the internal auditing profession and for administering the activities of the Chapter. The
Program emphasizes the basic mission of the Chapter, encourages Chapters to perform that mission, and provides Chapters with a means to evaluate their success in accomplishing that mission.
CategoryBalance to Minimum
% AchievedChapter Points
Minimum for Bronze
I. Service to Members
II. Service to Profession
III. Chapter Administration
325
200
160
Totals 685
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55
97
0%
21%
34%
CAP CornerBy David Robertson, CIA, CFE, CGFM, CGAP
As of 9/1/16
325
158
105
Do you have some free time you are looking to fill? If so, we always welcome additional assistance from our members. If you have thought about helping out our chapter but have been hesitant to do so, send me an email letting me know what you are interested in doing and we can see if it is something that will fit into your schedule.
As always, if anyone has questions about their membership, or has a co-worker that would like more information about how to join the IIA Albany Chapter, please contact me and I will be happy to assist.
Chris Herald- Membership Chair
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Schedule of Events
2016 - 2017
SeptemberSeptember 30, 2016
Fall CAE Roundtable
No CPEs
NovemberNovember 21-22, 2016
Fraud Conference
7 to 14 CPEs
JanuaryTBD
Technology Conference
8 CPEs
DecemberDecember 13, 2016
Holiday Luncheon
No CPEs
MarchMarch 13-15, 2017
TCTC
7 to 21 CPEs
April TBD
Fraud Mystery Event
Spring CAE Roundtable
MayTBD
Training CAEs
FebruaryTBD
Certification Breakfast
No CPEs
JuneTBD
Awards Ceremony/Planning Session
OctoberOctober 11-13, 2016
COSO Internal Control Certificate
Course
October 17-20, 2016
Internal Audit Academy
29 CPEs
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Don’t forget to report your speaking hours to
Kristina Massaconi
[email protected] Phone: (518) 486 - 6494 Page 5
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