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May 2017

President's Message

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Miron Marcotte - 2016-2017 TCIIA Chapter President
  

"Time Flies" is a translation of an older Latin phrase tempus fugit, a poetic expression that captures the inevitable passing of time and the need to enjoy the time that humanity has. While I don't often quote or study Latin phrases, it's fitting as I reflect on a couple events... Read more!


TCIIA Annual Meeting

Register now for the TCIIA annual meeting! Join your fellow Twin Cities Chapter members, officers, and board members at our annual event to celebrate our 70th anniversary as a Chapter. We will also honor recent certification recipients, network, and hear announcements from our Chapter President. The event will start at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at The Woman's Club of Minneapolis. Click here for more information.


Management & Business Advisers Conference

Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual Management and Business Advisers Conference (MBAC)! TCIIA members can attend the conference at a special discounted rate. Click here for details.

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Accounting and Auditing Student Conference

Planning is underway for the 20th Annual Accounting and Auditing Student Conference (AASC), which will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. The sponsoring organizations are looking for exhibitors and volunteers. Read more to find out how you can help.
 

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Next Generation Committee

Are you a young professional or emerging leader? The Twin Cities IIA Board approved adding a new organization to better serve you. Several energetic colleagues have been meeting to discuss the vision for the Next Generation Committee for the new chapter year beginning on June 1.  Click here to learn how you can get involved.


Chapter of Excellence

At this year's IIA Leadership Conference, Leanne Thyken, incoming TCIIA Chapter President, received the Chapter of Excellence award from Kelly Quinn with CIA Learning Systems. Chapters can receive this award by supporting the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation by promoting the CIA Learning System and holding classes for those studying for the exam.
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Internal Audit Awareness Month

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May offers internal auditors a heightened opportunity to advocate for the profession within their organizations and communities. Together, let's build awareness of internal audit's role during Internal Audit Awareness Month.
Resources to Promote the Profession

2017-2018 TCIIA Leadership Ballot - Coming Soon!

As the Chapter's fiscal year comes to a close, we are also approaching some leadership transitions for Chapter officers and Board members. We have a very strong group of candidates committed to serving our Chapter next year. Look for a ballot coming soon with brief bios for these leaders. Please take a few minutes to vote!


Upcoming Insight Series Events and Training Opportunities

Insight Series: Internal Audit Professions Panel Discussion - May 18, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN
Insight Series: The CAE as a Trusted Advisor - June 6, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN
Auditor In Charge Training - October 4-5, 2017 in Bloomington, MN

Chapter Achievement Program Update

The TCIIA currently holds Sapphire status in the IIA's Chapter Achievement Program (CAP). Below is an update on the CAP points earned by the Chapter for the current 2016-2017 fiscal year, as of 3/31/2017.

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A chapter must earn the minimum CAP points in each category listed above to qualify for an achievement level.
Then, 685 points = Bronze, 1,060 points = Silver, 1,560 = Gold
Chapters receiving Gold 10 of 11 consecutive years are Platinum. If a chapter earns Platinum for 10 consecutive years, they are Ruby. Chapters earning Ruby for 5 consecutive years are Sapphire.

How can you help our chapter earn CAP points?
1. Attend TCIIA events and programs.
2. Earn an IIA certification.
3. Recruit new members.
4. Tell us about your speaking engagements.
5. Submit internal audit-related articles for publication to "Internal Auditor" magazine.
6. Provide an internal audit internship at your company for a student.

LinkedIn

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The Twin Cities IIA LinkedIn group now has over 250 members! Join today for networking opportunities, local job postings, and member discussions.        


Job Postings

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@tciia.org if you are interested in posting a job opportunity.

Visit the Careers 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


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In This Issue:

  • President's Message
  • TCIIA Annual Meeting
  • Management and Business Advisers Conference
  • Accounting and Auditing Student Conference
  • Next Generation Committee
  • Chapter of Excellence
  • Internal Audit Awareness Month
  • 2017-2018 TCIIA Leadership Ballot - Coming Soon!
  • Upcoming Insight Series Events and  Training Opportunities
  • Chapter Achievement Program Update
  • LinkedIn
  • 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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