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President’s Message Fellow Members ~ Can you believe that 2016 is more than half over? With school starting recently, many of you are adjusting to new schedules (not to mention new traffic patterns) and starting new beginnings. Time to get settled, dig in your heels and make the last 6 months of the year count! This is also a good time to reflect back on how far you’ve come and re-focus on which direction you are headed. As a Chapter we are reflecting on where we have come and where we want to go. The annual membership survey went out in July and we reviewed the results as an officer team earlier this month. Your feedback is an invaluable tool to help us know what is working well and what opportunities we have to improve. We have now developed the key strategies and initiatives for our chapter year and the survey responses were an important input to these goals. One important initiative I’ve already alluded to in past messages is the roll-out of a new electronic newsletter (or e-Newsletter). The September newsletter is presented in both PDF and e-Newsletter formats. Going forward, we will be transitioning to the e-Newsletter format exclusively. This is an exciting change as it helps us to keep pace with technology and provides a reliable venue to keep you up to date with relevant information. As a Professional, I also encourage you to reflect on where you are and where you want to be. Periodically evaluating your career in Internal Audit with intentionality helps you to refocus and re-engage. We have several events this month which may be help provide insights to you as you consider career planning. First, we are hosting a Professional Development Forum which will feature two presentations: “Building Your Personal Brand” and “Hiring and Compensation Trends”. The forum will also give you an opportunity to have a professional headshot taken at no cost (just in case your’s needs a refresh). Secondly, we have tickets to the Astros versus Rangers game in the exclusive Mazda Club level. This event will be an invaluable opportunity to meet other Internal Auditors and expand your professional network while having fun and enjoying the game. Finally, we have the Luncheon and Seminar which will outline how critical thinking skills and innovation are essentials for any Internal Auditor’s success. Looking forward to seeing you at these exciting events! Until then, Jamie DuBray Houston Chapter President President@houstoniia.org

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INSIGHTS

President’s Message

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Luncheon and Registration

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Houston Astros & Membership Survey

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New Members & Certification Holders

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Call for Speakers

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Exam Registration & Program Extensions

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CIA Review Courses

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University of Houston

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CAP Update 11

Job Postings 12-13

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The monthly luncheon meetings are held at the Petroleum Club.

This great downtown venue is located at 1201 Louisiana St. on the top floor of the downtown Total building. The seated plate lunch begins at 11:30, with the program beginning at noon. Both public and valet parking are available. Please note valet parking is cash only.

Please note online registration is open until 9:00AM the day of the event, and as a result walk-in registration is no longer active.

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Luncheon Topics and Speaker Information

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PRESIDENT Jamie DuBray Chevron VP ADMINISTRATION Wilson Van Tine Phillips 66 VP FINANCE Rowen Chen Calpine VP COMMUNICATIONS John Wong Deloitte VP ACADEMIC RELATIONS Jay Qatato Calpine VP TECHNOLOGY Mary Hall CanCare of Houston, Inc. VP SEMINARS Greg Bone Marathon Oil VP MEMBERSHIP Matthew Marcinek RSM SECRETARY Radha Ahya Plains All American NEWSLETTER EDITORS Jamie Dugas Deloitte

Jenny Meyers Deloitte

John Wong Deloitte

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Pricing: Early IIA Member: $30

Non-Member and Regular Registration IIA Member: $40 Valet Parking Available: $15 (Cash Only)

Upcoming Topics and Speakers

Date Topic(s) Speaker(s)

September 12 Full Day Seminar: Critical Thinking: An Essen­tial Skill for Internal Audit Success Luncheon: Internal Audit Innovation & Change

September 21 Professional

Forum

Topic 1: Hiring and Compensation Trends Topic 2: Prepare and Compete: Building Your Personal Brand

Phil Flora

Topic 1 - Jacob Shupe Topic 2 - Maria

Martindale

October 3 Morning Session: Ransomware Luncheon: A Day in the Life of a Breach

Morning - Panel Discussion

Luncheon - Ron Chichester

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When: September 12, 2016 Speaker: Philip E. Flora, CIA, CISA, CFE, CCSA Phil is the Principal/Managing Member for FloBiz & Associates, LLC, member of the YCN Group, IIA Training Consultant and former Director Internal Audit Training for CPE Interactive. Phil was the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) at a not-for-profit public corporation for over 16 years. Phil’s experience includes banking, public accounting and cost accounting. He also has over 30 years of auditing/management experience.

Luncheon Topic: Internal Audit Innovation & Change Time: 11:15 am to 1:00 pm

Summary of Topic: A constant challenge for internal auditors (IA) is identifying and performing audit activities in the organizations highest risk areas with limited resources. In this session we will review why innovation and creativity should be important to IA and its primary stakeholders. We will also identify potential areas that provide the greatest opportunity for change and discuss how IA can become a better change agent. Learning Objectives: • Learn the difference between innovation and creativity • Identify why and how IA must change to help the organizations better meet its risk management, governance

and control objectives • Learn/understand how to become a change agent that takes/promotes action to help IA and the organization

demonstrate continuous improvement for greater success • Highlight areas that may be most ready for change and why IA may be reluctant to change

Experience Level: Basic

Prerequisite: None

CPE Credit(s): 1 hour (Lunch Presentation) Seminar Topic: Critical Thinking: An Essential Skill for Internal Audit Success Time: 8:30 to 11:15 am and 1:30 to 4:30 pm Summary of Topic: Attend this training to learn/reinforce important audit skills, tools and techniques to facilitate the performance of value-add audits that are risk-based. Critical thinking, professional judgment auditor skepticism & objectivity are essential for success. The session will include audit tools and techniques to provide attendees with approaches to guide their use of critical thinking skills to assist in gathering of evidence and the audit process. Learning Objectives: • Review the basics of risk-based auditing from risk assessments & audit planning to engagements (High-

level) • Discuss audit evidence, professional judgment, auditor skepticism and tools/techniques used to gather

information (High-level) • Review critical thinking (CT) and professional judgment as used to facilitate the gathering of information/

evidence to support the audit process/results/conclusions (High-level) • Learn about how following CT can reduce the impact of personal bias

Experience Level: Basic/Intermediate

Prerequisite: None

CPE Credit(s): 7 hours (Seminar excluding Lunch Presentation)

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September Luncheon, Seminar & Speaker

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When: September 21, 2016 Speaker: Jacob Shupe, VP and Division Director, Houston – Robert Half Jacob Shupe leads one of the Houston offices (covering three geographies) for the Permanent/Direct Hire staffing arm of Robert Half, Robert Half Finance and Accounting. He has over 10 years with Robert Half supporting the hiring needs of private and publicly traded clients through leadership of his team(s) and his own direct efforts. Topic: Hiring and Compensation Trends Objectives: • The Hiring Environment – National Trends across disciplines • Key Industry issues and challenges • The Local Hiring Market and what we are seeing in Audit specifically Experience Level: Basic/Intermediate Prerequisite: None CPE Credit(s): 0.75 hour Speaker: Maria Martindale, SVP, Texas Region, Accretive Solutions Maria Martindale leads the Texas Region for Accretive Solutions. She has over 25 years of leadership experience of Accounting, Finance, Governance, Compliance, Technology and Transformation solutions in consulting, outsourcing and executive search. Maria was instrumental in starting the firm's successful executive search practice. Topic: Prepare and Compete: Building Your Personal Brand Objectives: • Defining You – Creating Your Message • Differentiating You – Online and Offline • Your Value - Continuous Improvement Experience Level: Basic/Intermediate Prerequisite: None CPE Credit(s): 0.75 hour Register Here! http://www.etouches.com/ehome/196481

Reminder: FREE professional portraits, as well as coffee and donuts will be provided to attendees so please come dressed in business professional attire.

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Professional Development Forum

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Houston Astros Network Event

Save the Date: 3rd Annual Houston Astros Network Event

Astros vs. Rangers - Chase for the Silver Boot Series Come mingle at this Houston IIA members only event and watch your Houston Astros make their charge into the Post Season. When? September 14, 2016 @ 6PM to 10 PM; first pitch at 7:10PM Who? Houston IIA members exclusively. Due to the success of the past two year’s events, we have purchased additional seats, 75 total. These events have sold out previously, so buy your tickets early! Where? Mazda Club Level @ Minute Maid Park; 501 Crawford Street Why? This event will present an opportunity to mingle with your fellow IIA members and enjoy the Houston Astros. Cost? The IIA has a discounted rate of $25. This is a fantastic rate for a game that is likely to weigh heavily on the Astros chance to make the postseason. Register here! http://www.etouches.com/ehome/192594 If you have additional questions, suggestions, or comments, please contact Matthew Marcinek, VP of Membership at Matthew.Marcinek@rsmus.com.

Membership Survey

Thank you to all who completed our membership survey. The results have been analyzed and provided to the officers. Your feedback is extremely valuable and we will be using it to improve our service offerings and member benefits. As a thank you, we had a random drawing for two gift cards. Congratulations to Tanner Boyle and Jason Key! They each received an Amazon gift card for completing the survey. If you have additional questions, suggestions or comments, please contact Matthew Marcinek, VP of Membership.

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Houston Astros & Membership Survey

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Welcome to our New Members!

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New IIA Members & Certification Holders

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We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new members! If you see these people at the monthly luncheon, please be sure to introduce yourself!

Please ensure your member profile is updated by visiting www.theiia.org in order to continue receiving Houston Chapter announcements and communications.

Anna Cra (ConocoPhillips) Josephine Hepburn-Arthur (Marathon Oil Company) Anne White (Marathon Oil Company) Jus n Cafarella (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston)

Chelsea Fain (Pro vi Inc) Katherine Shea (Pro vi Inc) Chris na Davis (ConocoPhillips) Kathryn Jykes (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston)

Cody Foster (Freeport LNG) Kelvin Foung (Student) Daniel Johnson (Pro vi Inc) Kyle Smith (Marathon Oil Company)

DeShana Braxton (Phillips 66 ) Micaela McGuckin (Pro vi Inc) Devon Horton (Pro vi Inc) Nathan Aulbaugh (Lamar University)

Diana Pavlov (McDermo , Inc.) Rose Russell (Houston Community College System) Eric Anoh (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston) Sahar Meghani (Marathon Oil Company)

Errika Perkins (CHAN Healthcare) Sheree Crenshaw (Marathon Oil Company) Heather Ogletree (CVR Energy, Inc.) Sherry Benniku y (Macquarie)

Huachun Yang (University of Houston) Travis Syfert (Marathon Oil Company) Jordan Svoboda (Pro vi Inc) Yanjun Leung (CVR Energy, Inc.)

Andreina Castejon (CIA) April Duplechin (CIA) Autumn Cortez (CIA) Bruce Mills (CIA) Chloe Goins (CIA) David Medrano (CIA)

Rafael Nolasco (CRMA)

Ijeoma Van-Lare (CIA) Jason Orum (CIA) Jennifer Campo (CIA) Julia Maldonado (CIA) Kevin McEvoy (CIA) Lauren Nicholas (CIA)

Leland Redmond II (CIA) Mandy Carpenter (CIA) Mike Demerzhan (CIA) Minhaz Khan (CIA) Paola Than (CIA) Rayland VanNorman (CIA)

Troy Kaptain (CIA) Tyler McLaughlin (CIA) Vivian Banki (CIA) Sandra Jones (CIA) Trenton Bush (CIA) Trevor Jones (CIA)

Bess Woody (CGAP) Chris na Houghton (CFSA) Juliana Kreuzburg (CCSA)

Congratulations New Certification Holders!

The following members have recently obtained IIA certifications!

If you have any questions about Certification, please contact our Certification Chair, at Lisa.Arroyas@AmericanNational.com

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Call for Speakers April 2017

The Houston Chapter’s 8th Annual Conference will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017 at NRG Stadium. We are currently accepting nominations for concurrent session speakers. The session tracks are Audit Leadership, Internal Audit Best Practices, IT, Fraud, and Current Hot Topics. If you would like to be considered as a speaker for one of these sessions, please submit the following to Lynne Renshaw, Conference Program Chair, at Lynne.Renshaw@BristowGroup.com:

• An overview of your session topic including bullet points on what the participants will learn (75-150 words)

• A brief bio to be used in the conference program (100 word max) • A color photo to be used in the conference program • A summary of your speaker credentials and experience (300 word max)

Please note that submission does not guarantee inclusion in the conference program and any incomplete submissions will not be considered. The deadline for submissions is September 16, 2016. Thank you so much for your interest, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the conference.

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Call for Annual Conference Speakers

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CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CGAP, or CRMA

Certification candidates who are nearing the end of their four-year program eligibility window now have an opportunity to apply for an extension before their exam part(s) expire. This extension allows participating candidates who haven’t yet successfully completed their exam(s), or who have been accepted into the program but have not yet taken their exam(s), an opportunity to extend their program eligibility 12 months. Candidates who have entered one of The IIA’s certification programs (CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CGAP, or CRMA) initially have four years to complete their exam(s) and earn their certification. Candidates may take advantage of The IIA’s new one-time Certification Candidate Program Extension at a cost of $250 USD per applicant. This applies to all IIA certifications. Candidates also may extend their exam window with an Exam Registration Extension. This extension allows additional 30, 60, or 90 days to take an exam when a part has not been scheduled or after an initial appointment is cancelled. The 30, 60, or 90 day extension is available for all examinations for CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CGAP, and CRMA. A deferment is available for the QIAL. Any questions about Certification, please contact Lisa Arroyas, Certification Chair, Lisa.Arroyas@AmericanNational.com or Matthew Marcinek, VP Membership, Mathew.Marcinek@rsmus.com.

Exam Registration Extension Candidates may also extend their exam window with an Exam Registration Extension. This extension allows an additional 30, 60, or 90 days to take an exam when a part has not been scheduled or after an initial appointment is cancelled. The 30, 60, or 90 day extension is available for all examinations for CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CGAP, and CRMA.

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Exam Registration and Program Extensions

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Prepare to Pass the CIA Exam

If you’ve made the decision to enhance your career by earning the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation, the Houston Chapter can help you achieve your goals with The IIA’s CIA Learning System™. The IIA’s CIA Learning System is an interactive print and online self-study review program designed by CIA-certified industry experts to help you learn, review, and apply the key CIA content. This approach will help you build on foundational elements of internal auditing and master key concepts needed to pass the CIA exam. This program includes: • Comprehensive print materials teaching the entire global CIA exam

syllabus • Interactive online resources:

• Pre- and post-tests to gauge your starting knowledge and advancements • Section quizzes to test your comprehension and retention • Flashcards and glossary • CIA practice exam to build confidence for the computer-based CIA

exam For more information or to try a demo, visit www.LearnCIA.com/overview.

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CIA Review Courses

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Internal Audit Student Association (IASA)

September 2016 The following events are occurring throughout the month of September: Meet the Internal Auditor Ernst & Young (EY), Calpine and BMC Software are coming to C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston! An internal audit team from EY, Calpine and BMC Software will be speaking at the Meet the Internal Auditor events hosted by the Internal Audit Student Association. A group of UH Bauer students will be attending this great event to learn more about their experiences, education and what brought them into Internal Audit. Career Mixer Event The companies listed below will be participating at the career mixer event to meet with students from different business majors who are actively seeking internships or full-time positions. The main goal of this event is to have a free flowing one-on-one dialogue to expose students to more networking opportunities.

• Middleton Raines + Zapata • Doeren Mayhew • Targa Resources • Protiviti • Stinnett & Associates • Duff & Phelps • Nalco/Ecolab • BKD • BDO • Fitts Roberts & Co

Information Session with Protiviti Bauer students will be learning about Protiviti, its culture, its history, job and internship opportunities. They will also have a unique opportunity to connect and network with Protiviti’s business professionals.

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University of Houston IASA Update

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Chapter Achievement Points (CAP)! CAP Point Update!

One of the ways we gauge our success as a Chapter is through the Chapter Achievement Program (CAP). CAP points are earned for our accomplishments in three areas:

• Service to Members • Service to the Profession • Chapter Administration

The Houston Chapter has achieved Platinum status for the past nine years by exceeding the IIA’s established point goals! As of July 31, 2016, we have reported 126 CAP points. The Chapter earns points in a variety of ways. For example, offering speaker events like the monthly luncheons and The Woodlands Networking Event, assisting universities and students to promote the profession, and completing administrative activities for the Chapter. There are also many ways for our members to earn points. To name a few you could,

• Speak about the profession or internal audit related topics to others outside of your company

• Submit exam questions for the CIA exam • Participate in an IIA-sponsored Quality Review • Participate in IIA research projects • Teach in Junior Achievement • Submit an article to the Internal Auditor (extra points for getting published!)

Click here for a complete listing. We would like to recognize and thank our Houston Chapter members who have contributed to our points this chapter year as of July 31, 2016. Thank you to the following members for giving back to the profession and submitting your activities to help earn points: If you perform any of the applicable service to profession activities during our new chapter year (June 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017), we would love to hear from you. Please submit activities to capadministrator@houstoniia.org. For more information, see the CAP section of our website. Thanks for your help! Connie Khawaja Past President and CAP Administrator

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Points by Member Member Total Points Earned Total Activities

Kimberly Houston 5 1 Total Points 5 1

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LOCATION: Dallas, Texas DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit HOURS: 40 COMPANY PROFILE: Hunt is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. The areas of activity of the different Hunt companies include oil and gas exploration and production, refining, LNG, power, real estate, investments, ranching and infrastructure. Hunt seeks to be a growth-oriented industry leader respected throughout the world for the quality and competency of its people, the efficiency and scope of its operations, and its rich heritage of honesty and integrity. JOB DESCRIPTION: We are currently seeking a full time Auditor to join the Internal Audit department located in Dallas, Texas. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform operational, compliance, and financial audits • Conduct and assist in planning work on assigned audits • Verify and analyze information while conducting reviews of organizational and functional

activities • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls • Report audit findings and make recommendations for improvements • Participate in special projects, as needed JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in either Accounting (emphasis in Audit) or Finance • 1-4 years audit experience (audit experience in the Oil & Gas or Utilities industries

preferred, but not required) • CPA or CIA certification and/or Big 4 experience helpful, but not required • Proficient with Microsoft Office products, and familiarity with SAP/BI Tools and ACL a plus • Excellent work ethics and interpersonal skills • Spanish language skills a plus • Up to 40% travel required, including international locations CLOSING DATE: Until filled TO APPLY: Applicants may apply by visiting this link: https://huntcareers.silkroad.com/

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Hunt Consolidated, Inc. - Auditor

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LOCATION: 1900 Main Houston, Texas 77002 DEPARTMENT: Audit COMPANY PROFILE: METRO has provided safe and affordable transportation solutions for commuters throughout our region for more than 30 years. We are part of the area's vision for a healthy environment, providing an efficient transportation system to help keep the Houston area thriving. JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the direction of METRO's Audit Department when the Vice President and Chief Auditor is not available. Develops the Department's annual risk assessment. Administers the internal, financial, and performance audit function; develops a comprehensive, practical program of audit coverage for the assigned function in accordance with the audit plan; obtains accomplishment of the program in accordance with acceptable audit standards and stipulated schedules. Maintains effective working relationships with executive and operating management. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Click here view full job responsibilities: Careers at METRO JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications/ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Ten years public and/or private auditing experience to include management experience CPA, CIA or CISA required. Additional professional auditing experience may be substituted for the certification requirement at the discretion of the Vice President & Chief Auditor. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability. CLOSING DATE: Until filled TO APPLY: Submit applications using the METRO career page: http://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/Careers.aspx

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Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County - Deputy Chief Auditor

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