NEWSLETTER
MUSIC CITY NOTES
The monthly e-newsletter for the
Nashville Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors
can. As the outgoing Chapter President, I
would to take this opportunity to thank my
MAY 2011
team of officers and support folks that have
OFFICER MESSAGE
Inside this Issue…
just been fantastic.
President position with the confidence that
Wow! What a year!
Officer Message
I am leaving the
the incoming leadership team will continue to
lead
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I am happy to report that our Chapter will
Announcements &
Reminders
2
Bridge Membership
4
achieve
Platinum
status
this
Employment
Committee Update
4
Newsletter Articles
4
New Members
5
Gold
status.
This
chapter
to
even
greater
achievements.
year
representing ten out of eleven years
achieving
the
is
I look forward to seeing you all on May 13!
an
accomplishment of which we can all be
Les Gray, CPA, CISA, CIA
proud. There is a significant number of past
Nashville Chapter President
presidents, officers, and board of governor
members from these past ten years that are
still
active
chapter
members.
This
achievement is truly a testament to their
dedication and commitment not only to the
Nashville Chapter, but to the Internal Audit
2010-2011 Officer &
Committee Listing
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2010-2011 Board
Member Listing
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profession. To celebrate, I invite you all to
come join me at our final destination on our
“Road to Platinum”. We will meet on May 13
Last Chapter Events
Chapter Celebration
at the Gaylord Springs Golf Links facility for
our annual May Celebration.
This year
promises to be a spectacular meeting with a
complimentary
lunch,
free
CPE
and
awesome giveaways for our members. This
will be the event of the year that you will not
want to miss. Unfortunately, we are limited
For Members Only
Free Luncheon
2 CPE Hours
Friday, May 13, 2011
11am to 2pm
on the number of attendees, so register
early to reserve your spot.
We will also
have a golf scramble event following the
luncheon, so please stay and play if you
For Members &
Non-Members
Four-Man Golf Scramble
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.for 18
. Holes & Cart1
Friday, May 13, 2011
May 2011
Voting for the 2011-2012 Chapter
the May 13, 2011 luncheon. Please see
and Board/Officer Candidates. Please
Officers & Board Members will occur at
Page 3 for Continuing Board Members
contact Les Gray or Bill Jackson with
any questions.
May Celebration
Friday, May 13, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENTS
&
REMINDERS
The Chapter comes together to celebrate the 2010-2011 year. This event
promises to be a blast with great food, giveaways, recognition and fellowship. In
addition, a four-man golf scramble will immediately follow for those interested.
Location
Redbooks for Sale!
Gaylord Springs Golf Links Facility
18 Springhouse Lane,
Nashville at 615.458.1730
Time
Free Member Luncheon
at 11am to 2pm
(Registration starts at 10:30am)
Member & Non-Member Golf Scramble
at 3pm to 6pm
Topic
A Regulatory Odyssey:
The Nashville Chapter currently continues to
offer the International Professional Practices
Framework (2009) books available for sale
at $30.
order and obtain your copies.
announced 26 revisions to the International
Standards for the Professional Practice of
Internal Auditing (Standards). The changes
took effect January 1, 2011.
Volunteers Needed
A Look Back at the 2010-2011 Chapter Year
Speakers
Les Gray, CPA, CISA, CIA of Gray CPA
Please be
aware that in October 2010 The IIA
The Quest for Compliance &
Various regulatory compliance requirements and issues facing
companies today will be covered, including integrating IT compliance
into governance programs and the impact of regulatory compliance on
the overall scope of the IT audit program, technology processes and
controls, new SSAE 16 international accounting standards superseding
SAS 70 standards originally designed for third-party service providers.
This session will also review the Nashville Chapter seminars and
luncheons held throughout the 2010-2011 year.
Please contact Cindy Walker to
The Nashville Chapter is still seeking
volunteers for 2011-2012 committees and
committee chairs. A variety of responsibilities
and
time-commitments
are
available.
Please contact Bill Jackson to discuss your
interests.
CPE
2 Hours
2
Cost
Luncheon: FREE for Members Only
Golf: $50 for 18 Holes & Cart
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Deadline for registration is
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2010-2011 Member
Directory Available
information along to Chapter members who
As a resultOfficer
of the &current
economic
may Elections
not be receiving this e-mail due to their
2011-2012
Board
Member
environment, some members have recently
recent employment status change and ask
“separated” or been laid-off from their jobs.
them to update their profile at the
Voting for the 2011-2012 Chapter Officers & Board Members will occur at the May 13, 2011 luncheon. The following are Continuing Board
The Nashville Chapter wants to encourage
International IIA website.
The 2010-2011 Nashville Membership
Members and Board/Officer Candidates.
those members to continue to attend our
Directory remains available here for our
Please contact Les Gray or Bill Jackson with questions.
monthly luncheons and events. Please know
members!
that unemployed members may attend the
BOARD Mmonthly
EMBERS CONTINUING/NOT REQUIRING A VOTE
two-hour Chapter meetings for
Member Networking
Attendance allows you to keep
Gregory Butler, Emdeon FREE.
Business Services
updated in the profession and network while
Sandy Durbin, Nashville Electric Service
searching for jobs.
Please pass this
Paul Randolph, Cracker Barrel
At Large, 2012 Class
Bob Wilmore, Robert Half Management Resources
At Large, 2012 Class
Michele Baron, Nissan North America, Inc
At Large, 2012 Class
David Hughes, HCA
At Large, 2012 Class
Dr. Perry Moore, Lipscomb University
At Large, 2012 Class
Walter Vance, American International Group
At Large, 2012 Class
Jonathan Goode, Healthways
At Large, 2012 Class
Bill Zotti, Deloitte & Touche LLP
At Large, 2013 Class
Laurie Vrabcak, Gaylord Entertainment Co.
At Large, 2013 Class
Tim Staggs, Healthcare Realty
At Large, 2013 Class
Damon Work, Frasier, Dean & Howard
At Large, 2013 Class
Cristen Osborne, Dollar General Corporation
Past President, 2012 Class
Les Gray, Gray CPA
Past President, 2013 Class
Cindy Walker, GCFA
District Representative
Benefits
At Large, 2012 Class
At Large, 2012 Class
BOARD MEMBERS CANDIDATES REQUIRING A VOTE
Kim Phegley, Lifeway Christian Resources
At Large, 2014 Class
Thad DelConte, Gaylord Entertainment Co.
At Large, 2014 Class
Phillip McGovern, TN Dept of Transportation
At Large, 2014 Class
Jennifer Dakin
At Large, 2014 Class
2011-2012 OFFICER NOT REQUIRING A VOTE
Bill Jackson, Tractor Supply Company
President
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2011-2012 OFFICERS REQUIRING A VOTE
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May 2011
IIA Bridge Membership
Program for
Unemployed US
Members
In today’s downturn economy, it
is critical to stay ahead of the
competition and stay current in
your career. Your IIA
membership affords you that
opportunity. IIA members in the
U.S. who are unemployed due
to the current economic
environment and are actively
seeking employment may apply
to The IIA Bridge Membership
Program.
Academic Relations
Committee Seeks Intern
Opportunities
Program components:
 One-time, one-year
complimentary individual
membership
 Online access only to Internal
Speaking events by Academic Relations
Committee (ARC) members at local colleges
and universities often raise inquiries from
students, faculty and administrators about
opportunities for accounting/auditing majors
to participate in internship programs with
Chapter member companies. Because of our
close ties, the ARC believes we are in a
unique position to help coordinate with the
Chapter
membership
regarding
the
availability of such opportunities.
If your company or government agency
offers internships, please contact one of the
ARC members via the hyperlinks below with
the
details,
including
the
following
information:
Auditor Magazine
To qualify for Bridge
Membership, you must be an
active member of The IIA for the
past two or more years and
actively seeking employment.
To take advantage of this
opportunity, you will need to
download the application
form and submit a written
request certifying you are
unemployed and meet the
qualifications of the program.
All documents should be sent
to:
membershipdevelopment@theiia.org
and include your current IIA
member number.
If you have additional questions
regarding this program, please
e-mail
membershipdevelopment@theiia.org.
 Qualifications and conditions for appointment
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 Any other relevant information
This information will be forwarded to Chapter
contacts at local colleges and universities for
dissemination to interested students.
ARC Committee Members:
Phillip McGovern, TN Dept of
Transportation
Tim Staggs, Healthcare Realty
Pam Lewis, Deloitte
Jennifer Sturgeon, FDH Consulting
Laurie Vrabcak, Gaylord Entertainment
Chris Schiro, Gaylord Entertainment
David Shipley, Deloitte
John White, FDH Consulting
EMPLOYMENT
COMMITTEE UPDATE
Vogrinc & Short, Inc
(Retained Search)
Senior Internal Auditor
HealthSpring
Compliance Medicare Auditor
Dollar General Corporation
Internal IT Auditor II
FORBA Holdings, LLC
Senior Auditor
Tennessee Board of
Probation and Parole
IT Auditor
 Term of the internship (Fall, Spring, Summer)
 Paid or unpaid internship
 Contact name, e-mail and phone number
 Examples of duties and responsibilities
For more information, visit:
Nashville Employment Opportunities
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NEWSLETTER
Welcome New Members!
Current Membership Statistics, as of April 26, 2011
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
Current Nashville Chapter Members: 455
Internal Auditor Online Seeks
The Nashville Chapter of the IIA welcomes our new newest
Contributors for New Guest Blog
members since March 2011:
The Soapbox is a new guest blog and a
Anthony Anderson, CGAP, Army Material Command
forum aimed at promoting idea-sharing and
James Conditt, Robert Half International Inc
dialogue among members of the internal
Sarah Simpson, Robert Half Intenational Inc
audit community.
Louis Smith, Robert Half International Inc
They welcome submissions on any internal
audit related topic and encourage
practitioners from all levels of experience to
participate. Entries should be submitted to
the Internal Auditor Online blog editor, Tim
McCollum for consideration. Posts may be
edited for clarity and length.
only globally accepted certification for
Available year-round through computer
internal auditors and the standard for
testing, the CIA exam is offered at 500
demonstrating internal audit competency and
locations worldwide. Comprising four parts, it
professionalism.
covers the internal audit activity’s role in
A seven-year internal audit veteran, Portfolio
governance, risk, and control; conducting the
Manager: CIB Audit Portia Ngesi, CIA, works
for Standard Bank as part of the bank’s team
of more than 300 internal auditors
Number of Certified Internal Auditors
Reaches 100K!
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is
pleased to announce that the number of
professionals who have earned their Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA) designation worldwide
has crossed the 100,000 mark.
internal audit engagement; business analysis
and information technology; and business
management skills.
worldwide. According to Ngesi, her work has
“The CIA is not static,” says IIA Vice
improved as a result of the preparation and
President of Certifications Cyndi Plamondon.
study for the CIA exam. In addition, she is
“It regularly undergoes review and updating
pleased by the positive way having her CIA
to ensure the information continually meets
is viewed within her organization.
the needs and requirements of today’s
“Earning my CIA has broadened my thinking
and I am able to see issues at a much
higher level than I used to,” says Ngesi. “I
now have the bigger picture in mind on
every audit that I am involved in and can
internal audit profession and business
arena.” She goes on to point out the global
applicability of the exam, which ensures that
the CIA prepares internal auditors
everywhere to perform their unique role in
bring more valuable input to the audit team.
the workplace.
I also am able to apply what I learned
When asked why reaching 100,000 CIAs is
practically and to perform at a higher level
such a critical milestone, IIA President and
than before I became certified.”
CEO Richard F. Chambers points out the
Portia Ngesi of Mondeor, South Africa, is the
uniqueness of the certification. “The CIA was
100,000th individual to earn the CIA — the
established in 1973 to meet a growing need
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May 2011
to demonstrate the competency of internal
July 13, 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. NA
audit professionals willing to take their
Board members, District Representatives,
knowledge and expertise to the next level.
and District Advisors are elected for one- or
The depth and breadth of this certification
two-year terms. NA Board officers are
program is unparalleled and both its content
elected for one-year terms.
and applicability are global,” says Chambers.
“And considering the enormous responsibility
To download a PDF of the full board list,
click here.
internal auditors carry on behalf of their
organizations, these practitioners must have
the highest level of integrity and proficiency,”
he continues. “No other certification
anywhere can attest to this in the way the
CIA can… And now 100,000 professionals
from all around the globe have taken
advantage of the value it brings.”
To learn more about the Certified Internal
Auditor designation, visit:
http://www.theiia.org/certification.
The IIA Announces Newly Elected
Members of North American Board
The IIA is pleased to announce it’s newly
elected North American Board (NAB) officers
and members.
Members were elected at the North
American Membership Meeting at the Disney
Yacht and Beach Club Resort, Lake Buena
Vista, Florida, April 10, 2011. As the NA
Board members also serve on the global
Board of Directors of the IIA, their election is
subject to election by the global membership
at The IIA’s Annual Business Meeting on
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Nicole West
Jeffrey
NEWSLETTER
Williams, CIA,
TTCU
2010-2011 OFFICER & COMMITTEE LISTING
Don
Winningham,
Officers
CIA, Genesco,
Inc
President & Board Member: Les Gray at 615 429 5216
Membership
Vice-President & Board Member: Bill Jackson at 615 440 4899
Committee
Chair: Shawn
Ellison
Secretary & Board Member: Kristin Parks at 615 277 8414
Primary Treasurer & Board Member: Ginger Greene at 615 744 3603
Committee Chairs:
Audit: Christine Skold
Membership: Shawn (Larimore) Ellison
Historian: David Hughes
Awards: Bill Jackson
CIA Program/Review: Bob Wilmore
Employment: Todd Liebergen
Hospitality: Dennis Allen
Nominating: Bill Jackson
CAE Roundtable: Dr. Perry Moore
Newsletter: Jennifer Dakin
Public Relations/Meeting Surveys: Open for Volunteers
Advanced Technology: Damon Work
2010-2011 BOARD
MEMBER
LISTING
Directory:
Mike Carlson
& Glennette Wimmer
Academic Relations: Phil McGovern & Tim Staggs
Gregory Butler, Emdeon Business Services
At Large, 2008-2011
Programs/Seminars: Cindy Walker & Jason Dean
Sandy Durbin, Nashville Electric Service
At Large, 2008-2011
Paul Randolph, Cracker Barrel
Government Affairs: Mark Swann & Emmanuel Marcella
Bob Wilmore, Robert Half Management Resources
At Large, 2008-2011
Long Range Planning: Damon Work & Kim Phegley
At Large, 2008-2011
Jonathan Goode, Healthways
President,
Meetings & Attendance: Cindy Walker, Perry Moore &Past
Ginger
Greene 2008-2011
Michele Baron, Nissan North America, Inc
At Large, 2009-2012
David Hughes, HCA
At Large, 2009-2012
Dr. Perry Moore, Lipscomb University
At Large, 2009-2012
Walter Vance, American International Group
At Large, 2009-2012
Cristen Osborne, Dollar General Corporation
Past President, 2009-2012
Tim Staggs, Healthcare Realty
At Large, 2010-2013
Laurie Vrabcak, Gaylord Entertainment Co.
At Large, 2010-2013
Damon Work, Frasier, Dean & Howard
At Large, 2010-2013
Thad DelConte, Gaylord Entertainment Co.
At Large, 2010-2013
. . . Bill. Zotti,. Deloitte
. .& Touche
. .LLP . . . . . . . . . At .Large,. 2010-2013
. . . .
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