Keeping Your Finger on
the Pulse of Technology
Established in 1941, The IIA, an international professional association with global headquarters in Altamonte
Springs, Florida, USA, serves more than 180,000 members worldwide in 170 countries. The IIA is the internal
audit profession’s global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal
educator. Members work in a variety of areas of responsibility, including internal auditing, risk management,
governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.
Technology continues to play an ever-increasing role in internal audit as both an audit tool and audit area. Whether you’re looking for
the latest guidance on the use of technology or need to sharpen your IT skills, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has a variety of
solutions to fit your ever-changing needs.
TRAINING
Introduction to IT Auditing
The IIA offers quality training to internal audit and business
professionals that appeals to everyone’s travel schedule, budget,
learning style, and experience level.
Gain an understanding of the ins and outs of information
technology as well as baseline knowledge of general computer
control concepts. Knowing how information systems impact the
audit environment is the key to doing your job well today and
achieving greater success tomorrow.
Fundamentals of IT Auditing
This course will provide attendees with an introduction to IT
auditing, emphasizing the concepts through exercises and case
studies. Internal audit professionals will develop knowledge of
basic IT audit concepts that can be used to facilitate integrated
audit efforts within their organization.
Upcoming Offerings: July 28–29, Denver, CO
Sept. 22–23, Houston, TX
Oct. 13–14, Atlanta, GA
Course Duration: 2 days/CPE Hours Available: 16
Through our partnership with Deloitte, The IIA offers an expanded technology curriculum.
Upcoming Offering: Nov. 10–13, Dallas, TX
Course Duration: 3.5 days / CPE Hours Available: 32
SAP ERP Technical Audit
SAP ERP software is used by a wide range of businesses,
from small private enterprises to billion-dollar corporations.
Be introduced to the SAP GRC suite of tools formerly known
as Virsa, and gain an introduction to SAP NetWeaver and SAP
Solution Manager.
Upcoming Offering: Sept. 29–Oct. 1, Boston, MA
Course Duration: 3.5 days / CPE Hours Available: 32
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SAP Implementation and Process Auditing
MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINARS
Covers the structural elements and technical features of SAP
ERP, SAP ERP security, the internal control features and
functions of the various SAP ERP business processes, and
the SAP GRC suite of tools formerly known as Virsa.
When you join The IIA, you gain access to our Members-only
monthly webinar series. Learn more about these free CPE
opportunities at www.theiia.org/goto/MOW.
Upcoming Offering: Nov. 3–6, Dallas, TX
July 21: Data Privacy: A High Stakes Issue
Course Duration: 3.5 days / CPE Hours Available: 32
Aug. 18: Emerging Technology Audit Hot Topics
Visit www.theiia.org/goto/Deloitte for more information
on these courses and to register.
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ON-SITE TRAINING
IIA On-site Training will come to you and customize courses
to meet the specific needs of teams of five or more. IIA On-site
Training:
• Accommodates on- and off-site staff by offering virtual
training.
• Ensures everyone receives a uniform message.
• Minimizes travel expenses and reduces registration fees.
• Diminishes downtime by bringing the training sessions
to you.
Our highly skilled facilitators not only deliver the course
material, but draw on personal experiences to make training
more meaningful. With more than 100 courses to choose from,
IIA On-site Training can create a curriculum that meets the
specific needs of your organization.
Contact us today for your no-obligation consultation.
+1-407-937-1388 / GetTraining@theiia.org
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Catch the latest insight into internal audit best practices and
insight with leading experts on www. AuditChannel.tv. Recent
video posts include:
• Getting to a Safer, More Secure Digital World
• The Value of Problem Management in IT Auditing (series)
• Integrating IT Into ERM: The Whole Picture
View these videos and more at www.auditchannel.tv and
www.auditchannel.tv/mobile (for mobile devices)
CERTIFICATION
Enhancing your employability and furthering your credentials are keys to a long, successful career. In addition, achieving a
professional certification demonstrates your high proficiency in a
particular subject area, as well as your commitment to
your role. The IIA offers several opportunities, including
the only globally recognized internal audit credential,
the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®).
Visit www.theiia.org/certification for information
on the CIA and our specialty certification and
qualification programs.
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CONFERENCES
GUIDANCE RESOURCES
Conferences offer a great way to delve into information
technology and network with your peers who are facing the
sametough challenges. These upcoming conferences offer
technology-focused sessions and more.
GTAG 3: Continuous Auditing: Coordinating
Continuous Auditing and Monitoring to Provide
Continuous Assurance, 2nd Edition
July 5–8 / Vancouver, BC, Canada
The second edition of GTAG 3 provides the most up-to-date
guidance and best practices to successfully implement a
continuous auditing approach. It focuses on the technologyenabled aspects of continuous auditing.
IIA/ISACA Governance, Risk, and Control (GRC)
Conference
GTAG 4: Management of IT Auditing,
2nd Edition
Aug. 17–19 / Phoenix, AZ
This guide takes into account the latest developments in the IT landscape and empowers
CAEs to more efficiently and effectively manage their IT audit work by focusing on three
core areas: determining where IT audit resources are needed; accurately evaluating IT-related risks; and executing IT audit work.
The IIA’s 2015 International Conference
Financial Services Exchange
Sept. 14–15 / Washington D.C.
ITAC 2015 Conference & Expo
Sept. 28–Oct. 1 / Orlando, FL
All Star Conference
Oct. 19–21 / Hollywood (Miami), FL
Southern Regional Conference
Nov. 8–11 / New Orleans, LA
GTAG 7: Information Technology
Outsourcing, 2nd Edition
This guide is to help CAEs and their audit teams determine
the extent of internal auditor involvement when IT is partially
or fully outsourced in their entities by providing information on
the types of IT outsourcing (ITO), the life cycle of ITO, and
how internal auditors can approach risk in connection with ITO
delivery.
Complimentary access to this guidance is a benefit of IIA
membership by visiting www.theiia.org/guidance.
General Audit Management (GAM) Conference
March 7-9, 2016, Grapevine, TX
Visit www.theiia.org/conferences for more information.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Internal Auditor Magazine: Encryption Essentials
Auditors need a working knowledge of encryption to provide
assurance that it is helping secure data. Encryption is essential
to establishing strong security and internal controls in an increasingly wired and privacy-conscious world. Internal audits of
an organization’s encryption policies, practices, and procedures
are an important step in assessing its procedures and internal
controls for protecting data. Read more at InternalAuditor.org.
Tone at the Top: Cybersecurity:
They’re in. Now what?
For many organizations, it’s no longer a matter
of when a cybersecurity breach will occur.
It likely already has, but it just hasn’t been
discovered yet. Tone at the Top is a bimonthly quick-read newsletter that provides executive management,
boards of directors, and audit committees with concise
information on establishing the appropriate tone at the top.
Auditing Social Media: A Governance and Risk Guide
If you want your business to stay ahead in the game, then this
one-stop guide will help you navigate through the maze of risks
and governances surrounding social media. Auditing Social
Media explains how your organization can thoroughly ensure
it has the adequate measures in place to capitalize on social
media while protecting itself from excessive risk.
Access hundreds of practitioner-reviewed educational
products at www.theiia.org/bookstore.
Access now at www.globaliia.org/Tone-at-the-Top.
BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS
A New Auditor’s Guide to Planning, Performing, and
Presenting IT Audits
MEMBERSHIP
Information technology is a highly dynamic, rapidly changing
environment. IT auditors are expected to stay current with
the latest tools, technologies, and trends, and may need to do
additional research to prepare for specific audits. This book
is designed to help internal auditors take a step back and
understand the general process and activities involved in
conducting an audit around technology.
I Am Connected, Knowledgeable, Confident…
I Am More.
Cybersecurity: What the Board of
Directors Needs to Ask
The research report commissioned by The
IIA Research Foundation in partnership with
ISACA, highlights:
• How directors should react to a cybersecurity breach and what to do next.
• Cybersecurity as an enterprisewide issue, not just an IT issue.
• What the IT auditor’s role is in helping the Board of
Directors address the issue.
The report also outlines the National Association of Corporate
Directors’ five principles to identify “must-do’s” for the Board,
and provides a list of top questions every Board needs to ask.
An IIA membership means stronger connections,
greater influence, and more opportunities for career
development. As an IIA member, you have direct
access to the tools and resources necessary to succeed
in today’s business environment.
• Network with more than 180,000 of your global
peers through social media channels such as
LinkedIn (under The IIA Official Global Group),
Facebook, and Twitter.
• Access a portfolio of innovative educational
opportunities. From seminars to conferences, and
online to customized on-site training, The IIA
offers a learning platform to fit your needs.
• Learn about trends and issues affecting internal
audit and business through InternalAuditor.org and
Auditchannel.tv.
The opportunities are endless as an IIA member to
take charge of your future and leverage the resources
available for you to Be More.
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