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May 2012

President's Message

As the Chapter year is quickly coming to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on a few key accomplishments.  Based on member feedback, the Board endeavors to respond and deliver value through Chapter activities.  We all recognize that time is limited; therefore, the events held and topics covered need to be targeted to meet the ever-changing needs of our members and the profession.  Read More...


Chapter Officers and Governors Elected

Thank you to all the Twin Cities IIA members who voted in the 2012-2013 Chapter Year election in late April!  We appreciate your participation in this process and had a record 198 members complete a ballot this year!  Read More... 


Spring Recognition and Networking Event - June 5th

The Twin Cities IIA Chapter hosts a recognition and networking event each spring and fall to recognize individuals who recently earned an IIA certification and provide members with an opportunity to network.  We have planned our Spring Recognition and Networking Event for the morning of Tuesday, June 5th!  Read More...


QAR Validations through the Twin Cities IIA Chapter

The 2012-2013 Chapter year is looking to be another busy year for the Self-Assessment with Independent Validation program.  Several independent validations are already scheduled for this summer.  If your company is interested in using the Self-Assessment with Independent Validation program to meet your external review requirement under The IIA standards, please read more...


Twin Cities IIA LinkedIn Site Launched

The Twin Cities Chapter of The IIA is happy to announce that members can now join our local LinkedIn group to take advantage of additional networking opportunities, find out about upcoming Chapter events, and participate in knowledge sharing with fellow auditors in the Twin Cities IIA Chapter and beyond!  Join the Group Today...


Academic Relations Update and Alumni Search

On February 28, 2012, members of the Academic Relations Committee attended the monthly meeting of the University of St. Thomas Accounting Club on the St. Paul Campus.  There were about 32 students in attendance for the meeting.  Read More... 


Upcoming Roundtables

The Twin Cities IIA Chapter continues its roundtable offerings throughout 2012.  During the next several months, the Chapter will host a number of roundtables, available to individuals and audit groups that have paid the 2011-2012 Roundtable Participation Fees.  Upcoming Roundtables...


CIA Exam Part III Prep Course

As many of our members who have sat for the CIA exam can attest, Part III of the exam often separates those who obtain their CIA from those who do not.  To help those members struggling with Part III, the Twin Cities IIA will offer a prep course in June 2012.  Register Today!


Upcoming Training Opportunities

The Twin Cities IIA Chapter continues with its mission of providing members with affordable and relevant training opportunities throughout the year.  During the next several months, the Chapter will host a number of training events that are open to all individuals.  Upcoming Training Opportunities...


2012 International Conference

Registration is exceeding expectations... join the more than 1,500 who are already registered for The IIA's 2012 International Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, July 8-11, 2012!  Read More...


Junior Achievement bigBowl Recap

On Thursday, April 26th, Twin Cities IIA members met at the AMF Southtown bowling alley to support the Junior Achievement bigBowl fundraiser event.  As a Chapter, we donated $250 to Junior Achievement and we continue to accumulate CAP points toward the "Most Inspiring Chapter" award.  Bowling Scores and More Pictures... 


Current Job Opportunities

Your organization can have a job opportunity posted on the Twin Cities IIA website, included in this newsletter, and posted to the Twin Cities IIA LinkedIn site.  The cost to have the opportunity posted on the website for 4 weeks is $100 for member companies and $125 for non-member companies.  Please contact Hilary Marschke at iia.twincities@yahoo.com if you are interested in posting a job opportunity. 

Visit the News tab on the Twin Cities IIA website for current job opportunities in the Twin Cities area.  For global employment opportunities, visit The IIA's Audit Career Center. 


Editor's Note

If you have an article or any other item that you would like to include in the newsletter, please submit your information to Nicole Weber at nicole.weber@protiviti.com.  


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In This Issue

  • President's Message
  • Chapter Officers and Governors Elected
  • Spring Recognition and Networking Event
  • QAR Validations
  • LinkedIn Site Launched
  • Academic Relations and Alumni Search
  • Upcoming Roundtables
  • CIA Part III Prep Course
  • Upcoming Training Opportunities
  • 2012 International Conference Registration
  • Junior Achievement bigBowl Event Recap
  • Current Job Postings

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