IIA Birmingham Chapter Newsletter
June 2015
In this issue:
1. Upcoming Birmingham Chapter Meeting
2. Newly Certified Member(s)
3. The New Financial Services Center
4. IIA Conferences
5. Upcoming IIA Training Opportunities
6. Book of the Month
7. The IIA’s CIA Learning System
8. Discount for Gleim CIA Study Materials
9. Internal Audit Practitioner Designation
10.Birmingham Chapter Website Job
Postings
11.Test Your Internal Audit Knowledge
1.
Upcoming Birmingham Chapter Meeting (Return)
The next IIA Birmingham Chapter meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 3rd,
2015 at the Harbert Center (2019 4th Avenue North). Stay tuned to future Newsletters
for announcement of confirmed meeting date, time, and speaker.
In addition to the Newsletter, information about upcoming Chapter meetings and other
Chapter business and announcements can be found on the IIA Birmingham Chapter’s
website. https://chapters.theiia.org/birmingham/Pages/default.aspx
2.
Newly Certified Member(s) (Return)
Please join the Board in congratulating the following member on recently obtaining an IIA
certification!
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3.
Melissa Hamner
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
The New Financial Services Audit Center (Return)
The IIA has revamped and improved its Financial Services Auditor Group, now known as
the Financial Services Audit Center (The Center), a one-stop shop for all financial services
auditors. The Center provides internal audit research, resources, regulatory guidance, and
more in one location to assist auditors within the different financial services disciplines in
staying current on important issues within their respective highly regulated industries.
The Center will serve the interests and needs of auditors in banking, investments,
insurance, and other enterprises engaged in wealth management and protection.
All IIA members will have free, open access to all The Center’s website offerings until Sept.
30, at which point membership can be added to your individual or group membership for a
separate fee. Learn more
4.
IIA Conferences (Return)
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2015 IIA International Conference
July 5-8, 2015
Vancouver Convention Centre / Vancouver, BC, Canada
Join us for the 74th annual IIA International Conference, July 5-8, 2015, in
Vancouver, as we embark on an educational journey rich with insights for internal
auditors at every level. Expand your network with 2,000+ peers from more than 100
countries, deepen your knowledge of internal audit, and experience the sights and
multicultural offerings of British Columbia as we explore “Mountains of
Change…Oceans of Opportunities.”
See the following link for further information and registration:
https://ic.globaliia.org/
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5.
2015 Governance, Risk, and Control Conference (an IIA and ISACA collaboration)
August 17–19, 2015
Arizona Biltmore / Phoenix, AZ
The IIA and ISACA are pleased to be collaborating once again to bring you the 2015
Governance, Risk, and Control Conference. Join more than 600 governance, risk, and
control professionals from 40+ countries at the event that brings together the best
and brightest to embrace challenges, forge solutions, and define the future of global
GRC.
See the following link for further information and registration:
https://na.theiia.org/training/conferences/grc/Pages/2015-GRC-Conference.aspx
Upcoming IIA Training Opportunities (Webinars) (Return)
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Data Privacy: A High Stakes Issue (Free to IIA members)
July 21, 2015
12:00–1:00 p.m. CST
CPE Hours Available – 1 CPE
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Field of Study: Auditing
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
See the following link for further information and registration:
https://na.theiia.org/training/eLearning/Pages/Members-only-Webinar-Data-PrivacyA-High-Stakes-Issue.aspx
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Emerging Technology Audit Hot Topics (Free to IIA members)
August 18, 2015
12:00–1:00 p.m. CST
CPE Hours Available – 1 CPE
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Field of Study: Auditing
Prerequisites: None
See the following link for further information and registration:
https://na.theiia.org/training/eLearning/Pages/Members-only-Webinar-EmergingTechnology-Audit-Hot-Topics.aspx
6.
Birmingham Chapter Book of the Month (Return)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Exam Practice Questions
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Exam® Practice Questions
outlines the underlying concepts of the only globally accepted
certification for internal auditors. It explains the exam’s
objectives and offers detailed explanations of each question,
enabling you to understand why answers are correct and —
just as important — why answers are incorrect.
An essential tool for taking the CIA exam, Certified Internal
Auditor (CIA) Exam® Practice Questions gives you a clear
understanding of the content to help you decide when you will
be prepared and ready to take the exam.
Make sure to use promotion code CHAPTER and save 20% on
this product through June 30, 2015.
See the following link for further information and purchase:
http://www.theiia.org/bookstore/content/book-of-the-month-1101.cfm
7.
The IIA’s CIA Learning System
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Are you about to start studying for the CIA exam? Well, the IIA's CIA Learning System is a
comprehensive training course designed to provide chapters, members, and the audit
community of professionals with information and tools to master the global CIA exam
syllabus. This premier quality program is aligned with the International Professional
Practices Framework (IPPF) to ensure you stay current with the global internal auditing
profession and are ready for the CIA exam. It combines printed text with online testing
tools and online questions. Take advantage of the best prep materials out there by
ordering yours today!
See the following link for further information: https://store.partnerrc.com/IIA/chapters/
8.
Birmingham Chapter Discount for Gleim CIA Study Materials (Return)
Considering taking the CIA exam? Your IIA Birmingham Chapter has partnered with Gleim
to ensure your success on the CIA exam! Working together, we will provide you the
necessary study tools to prepare for this difficult exam. Gleim has been preparing
candidates for success with their extensive self-study course for the CIA exam for over 30
years! The Gleim Review System enables you to identify your weak areas so you know
where to focus your efforts and GUARANTEES that you will pass each exam part the first
time. Our goal is that you achieve success while minimizing your frustration, cost, and
time. As a member of the Chapter, you are eligible for 20% off all the Gleim CIA Review
materials, as well as Gleim CPE.
See the following link for more information:
https://chapters.theiia.org/birmingham/Members/Pages/Gleim-Discount-CIA-Discountfor-Members.aspx
9.
Internal Audit Practitioner Designation: (Return)
To support new and rotational auditors as they begin a career or enter a new career phase
in auditing, The IIA is pleased to announce the Internal Audit Practitioner designation.
This new designation provides recognition for those who have taken the first step toward
CIA certification, which is taking and passing Part One of the Certified Internal Auditor®
(CIA®) exam. Upon passing the exam part, candidates can submit an application to obtain
the Internal Audit Practitioner designation through social badging.
For new auditors, obtaining the designation after passing Part One of the CIA exam
demonstrates their knowledge and aptitude of internal audit basics, and they may choose
to continue the path to full CIA certification by passing exam Parts Two and Three to
establish a comprehensive internal audit foundation. For those navigating through a
temporary or rotational role in auditing, the Internal Audit Practitioner designation
provides fundamental knowledge to make the most of the experience and offers credibility
within the field.
In addition, the Internal Audit Practitioner designation offers audit managers and executives a
practical and effective way to build stronger teams by establishing a common foundation of basic
auditing skills and knowledge for their entire auditing staff.
See the following link for more information: https://global.theiia.org/news/Pages/Internal-
Audit-Practitioner-Designation-Now-Offered-for-New-and-Rotational-Auditors.aspx
10.
Birmingham Chapter Website Job Postings (Return)
The IIA Birmingham Chapter can post open positions within your organization’s Internal
Audit department on our website:
https://chapters.theiia.org/birmingham/Careers/Pages/default.aspx).
Please send job posting information to: samuel.norris@regions.com
11.
Test Your Internal Audit Knowledge (Return)
Which of the following most likely constitutes a violation of The IIA’s Code of Ethics by
an internal auditor?
A. Discussing at a trade convention the organization’s controls over its payroll system.
B. Investigating a manager’s expense reports based completely on rumors of padding.
C. Deleting sensitive information from a final engagement communication at the request
of a senior line manager.
D. Purchasing stock in a target company after overhearing an executive’s discussion of a
possible acquisition.
Answer (Gleim - Part 1 Review System, 2016 Edition):
D. – Rule of Conduct 3.2 under the confidentiality principle states, “Internal auditors shall
not use information for any personal gain or in any manner that would be contrary to the
law or detrimental to the legitimate and ethical objectives of the organization.”
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