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April 2013

President's Message

 Dubois Photo

It is remarkable how time seems to fly by so quickly.  April is finally here and I am thrilled that spring has officially begun.  We have had a busy year thus far as 2013 is off and running at a fast pace, and spring will bring many more meetings, seminars, and events. Read More...


Spring Recognition Event 

The Twin Cities IIA Chapter hosts a recognition and networking event each spring and fall to recognize individuals who recently earned a certification and provide members with an opportunity to network.  This year's event will be held on May 13th at the Graves 601 Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Read More...


2013 Midwest Regional Conference

Midwestern Regional Conference
Planning for the Midwestern Regional Conference this fall is well underway. Conference topics and speakers have been confirmed, marketing materials are in development, and the planning committee has started recruiting sponsors and exhibitors who are interested in supporting the conference and promoting their companies to the 400+ attendees who are anticipated. Read More...


Certifications Update

Click here for updates on IIA certifications, including the following topics:

  • CIA Exam Transition
  • CIA Milestone
  • CRMA Exam Launch
  • Development of New Internal Audit Leadership Certification
  • New Document Upload Portal
CIA
 

Audit Report Writing

Write an audit report that gets results
Tips and tools to get your report read

Why do so many audit reports fail to achieve results? The main problem stems from the fact that, all too often, reports focus on the writer instead of the reader. Audience consideration is vital when it comes to writing a robust, useful audit report.

Read on for practical advice for keeping your audience your central focus, and for writing tools and strategies that will help ensure an effective audit report. 


7 Attributes of Highly Effective Internal Auditors 

The Institute of Internal Auditors and Robert Half International have teamed up to publish this whitepaper defining the attributes required to succeed as an internal auditor in the 21st century.  These attributes include:

  1. Integrity
  2. Relationship-Building
  3. Partnering
  4. Communications
  5. Teamwork
  6. Diversity
  7. Continuous Learning

What other attributes do you look for when hiring new audit staff?  Join the TCIIA LinkedIn discussion here


Upcoming Roundtables

We continue to offer roundtable sessions on various topics.  These roundtables are available to individuals and audit groups who have paid the the 2012-2013 roundtable participation fees. Click here for a list of events that are currently scheduled.


Upcoming Training Opportunities

The Twin Cities IIA Chapter continues with its mission of providing members with affordable and relevant training opportunities throughout the year. Click here to see a list of upcoming programs.


Current Job Opportunities

St. Cloud State University - Assistant Professor of Accounting
Dean Health Plan - Internal Audit Manager

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
  • Spring Recognition Event
  • 2013 Midwest Regional Conference
  • Certifications Update 
  • Audit Report Writing
  • 7 Attributes of Highly Effective Internal Auditors
  • Upcoming Roundtables
  • Upcoming Training Opportunities
  • 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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