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September 2012

President's Message

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I once read, "Be happy when time passes quickly as that signifies that you are well and things are going well for you." With this in mind, I want to first thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Twin Cities Chapter President and I hope to make this 2012-2013 chapter year "pass by quickly" for you. Read More...


TCIIA Membership Events

The Twin Cities IIA Chapter hosts a recognition and networking event for our members each spring and fall to recognize individuals who recently earned an IIA certification and provide members with an opportunity to network. 

For a recap of the Spring 2012 Event and a preview of the upcoming Fall Event please read more...


Chief Audit Executive Roundtables

The first Chief Audit Executive (CAE) roundtable is quickly approaching. David J. Brand from Protiviti will be discussing "Leading Practice Examples of Audit Committee Reporting" on November 8th. Please click here for details on the CAE Roundtables scheduled for the 2012/2013 chapter year. 


Midwestern Regional Conference Preview

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In just 13 months, the Twin Cities IIA Chapter will host the Midwestern Regional Conference at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis. The conference will be held November 3-6, 2013. It will provide attendees with up to 23 NASBA CPE credits over the four days, depending on the combination of sessions selected. Read More...


Certification Updates

This article includes several important updates related to IIA certifications:

  • December 31st CPE Reporting Deadline
  • The IIA Introduces Option to Extend Exam Eligibility
  • Call for Certification Exam Questions
  • Update on IIA Certification Exam Seat Time Reduction
  • Professional Experience Recognition for the CRMA Closing September 30, 2012 

Read More... 

 

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Academic Relations Committee Update

The TCIIA has been actively discussing the internal audit profession with students from the University of Minnesota and the University of St. Thomas. Read this article for details on events that the Academic Relations Committee has recently facilitated.

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Great New Books for Your Professional Library

Auditing Social Media 

The IIA Research Foundation Bookstore has some new books that you might want to consider for your professional library. These books cover many different topics, such as productivity, staffing and surveys. There is even a book on social media, a current topic that many organizations are dealing with.  Read More...


Roundtable Update

The 2012-2013 Roundtable Calendar is currently being developed. The objective of the roundtable forums is to provide high quality opportunities for internal auditors to learn, network, share ideas and discuss current events and information. This year's roundtable forums will continue to bring relevant thoughts and insights to you through topics that are top of mind to the internal audit profession. Read More...


Upcoming Training Opportunity

The Twin Cities IIA Chapter continues with its mission of providing members with affordable and relevant training opportunities throughout the year. Upcoming Training Opportunity...


Current Job Opportunities

Senior Information Technology Auditor at HealthPartners

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 Kate Jahnke at katherine.a.jahnke@ampf.com


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In This Issue

  • President's Message
  • TCIIA Membership Events
  • Chief Audit Executive Roundtables
  • Midwestern Regional Conference Preview
  • Certification Updates
  • Academic Relations Committee Update
  • Great New Books for Your Professional Library
  • Roundtable Update
  • Upcoming Training Opportunity
  • Current Job Postings

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IIA Vision

The IIA will be the global voice of the internal audit profession: advocating its values, promoting best practice, and providing exceptional service to its members. 

IIA Mission

The mission of The Institute of Internal Auditors is to provide dynamic leadership for the global profession of internal auditing.  Activities in support of this mission will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Advocating and promoting the value that internal audit professionals add to their organizations;
  • Providing comprehensive professional educational and development opportunities; standards and other professional practice guidance; and certification programs;
  • Researching, disseminating, and promoting to practitioners and stakeholders knowledge concerning internal auditing and its appropriate role in control, risk management, and governance;
  • Educating practitioners and other relevant audiences on best practices in internal auditing; and
  • Bringing together internal auditors from all countries to share information and experiences.

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