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July 2009 AUDIT WIRE

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AUDIT WIRE

President’s Message

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Luncheon and Registration

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New Credential Holders

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New Members

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UH Update 8

Job Postings 12

MON THLY

INSIGHTS

2012 IIA International Conference

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CIA Review Course

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CAP Update 10

Audit Golf Challenge

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Dear Members, The Third Annual Conference is over and from all indications, it was a huge success with our chapter members. We had in excess of 1,120 attendees for the all day session. I know from talking to many of you at the conference you were pleased with the quality of the speakers and the topics. Our exhibitors were very pleased with the traffic flow to their booths and the discussions they held with our members. A quick review of the survey indicated over 97% of the people responding are already planning to attend next year’s conference. I want to thank Deanna Sullivan for chairing the conference for the second straight year. Deanna’s leadership and enthusiasm for the conference and the internal audit profession shows in her efforts and dedication to our chapter. She has again raised the bar on the quality of our premier event. I know that Deanna joins me in thanking the following Annual Conference Committee members: Larry Abston Mario Boffa Christie Erickson John Harris Rumy Jaleel -Khan Connie Khawaja Carrie Richardson These conference committee members spend a lot of volunteer time and effort to make this conference a quality, educational and networking event that our chapter can be proud of hosting. I want to encourage you to attend our May 7th lunch meeting when Denny Beran, the Chairman of the Board of the IIA will be our guest speaker. He will bring his year of experience as Chairman of the IIA to share with us. Denny will also be our CAE spotlight speaker discussing his “daytime job” as CAE at JC Penney. Join me in welcoming him to Houston. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any of the other officers if you have questions or comments about the chapter. Dan Ramey Houston Chapter President

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Luncheon Topic and Speaker Information

Topic: Update on the IIA Speakers: Denny Beran, SVP/Director of Auditing, JCPenney Co. Objective: To discuss five initiatives that may help us enhance the value of internal auditing. Content: The presentation will focus on importance of being a risk and control expert, advantages of being strategically focused, benefits of being mindful of fraud and ethical exposures, benefits of being a data wizard and advantages of building relationships with management and our governing bodies. About the Speaker: Denny Beran is the Senior Vice President of Audit for the JCPenney Company located in Plano, Texas. He oversees auditing for all Penney operations. Denny is a longtime member of The Institute of Internal Auditors. In 1999, he received one of The Institute of Internal Auditors’ most prestigious awards, the Victor Z. Brink Award for Distinguished Services. Over the years, Beran has served in many positions with The IIA. He recently led The IIA’s efforts to develop a formal value proposition articulating internal auditing’s value to its stakeholders. He is currently the 2011-2012 Global IIA Chairman of the Board. Learning hours: 1 hr

I IA- HOUSTON CHA PTER

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PRESIDENT Dan Ramey Pannell, Kerr, & Forster VP ADMINISTRATION Lyn Beaty Halliburton VP COMMUNICATIONS John Harris Experis VP ACADEMIC RELATIONS Rumy Jaleel-Khan Deloitte VP FINANCE Damon Ott Continental Airlines VP SEMINARS Chow Yu Waste Management VP MEMBERSHIP Larry Abston Anadarko SECRETARY Angela Butler UHY Advisors VP TECHNOLOGY Norman Comstock UHY Advisors NEWSLETTER EDITORS

Eric Murray Deloitte


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Luncheon Directions and Information

Date Speaker Topic

February 1, 2010 Joe Orin gel (Visual Risk IQ) Continuous Auditing

March 1, 2010 Jeff Gardner (PWC) Sustainability: What is Internal Audit’s Role?

Day of Meeting

Registration Begins at 11:30 am

Speaker Begins at Noon

Meeting Location The Houston Club

811 Rusk 713-225-1661

Pricing:

Pre-Registered IIA Member: $30.00

Non-Member/Member Walk-

In $35.00

Valet Parking: $8.00

Upcoming Topics and Speakers Upcoming Topics and Speakers Upcoming Topics and Speakers

Date Topic(s) Speaker(s)

May 7, 2012* Five Initiatives that Enhance the Value of Internal Audit Denny Beran

June 4, 2012 Audit Innovation & Ideas Kevin McMahon

August 6, 2012 Auditing Human Resources Cynthia Viator

*There will be a book drawing at the May Luncheon. The following books will be given away to selected members:

Board Effectiveness: What Works Best Using Surveys in Internal Audits Auditing Human Resources


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Luncheon: Benefits of Pre-Registration

Date Speaker Topic

February 1, 2010 Joe Orin gel (Visual Risk IQ) Continuous Auditing


As auditors, our schedule can be unpredictable at times and at a last minute’s notice, we could be sent to work on a special assignment somewhere outside of Houston, or even outside of the country. Because of that, you may hesitate to pre-register for an event, just in case your schedule changes. Whenever possible, I would encourage our Chapter members to sign up by Wednesday before each meeting. Here are some good reasons why you should pre-register for the event: 1. Members get a $5 discount if they pre-register for the meeting. In light of our economy and companies’ focus on cost reduction, every $1 counts. 2. Only individuals pre-registered before the cut-off are entered into the drawing. If your name is not in the drawing, your chance of winning is zero. If your name is in, your odds are about 1 to <200 to win, not so bad when compared to other games of luck. 3. Pre-registered members get their certification ribbons on their name tag. You get to show off your achievement. 4. On the day of event, you can check in quicker and save time. Bring your barcode to scan and within seconds, you will be in. You can use the time saved to network with your peers. 5. You can avoid the long line for walk-ins and possibility of miskeying your name or email address and not getting your CPE certificate. Not good when that one credit hour would make a difference. 6. Lastly, you can help make your and other attendees’ experience at the event more pleasant. Right now, headcount has to be estimated to account for walk-ins and committed to the Houston Club two days before each event. Significant unexpected number of walk-ins poses challenges for the facility personnel to serve all attendees timely. We want everyone to be able to sit down, relax, eat and listen to the speaker when the meeting begins.


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Congratulations to our New Credential Holders!

Date Speaker Topic

February 1, 2010 Joe el (Visual Risk IQ) Continuous Auditing


Please join us in congratulating our newest members who have recently obtained certifications!

CIA

Kristy Nicole Guerra

Anthony Ramsey Love

Jason Alan Bryant

Brian Ross Barragy

Quynh Thuy Tran

Addie Nickle

Henry Gustavo Bonilla

Brian Legg

Sherrie A. Mattson

Phillip LaFevre

Ryan Chen

Ning Ding

Erick De La Garza

Wanli Dai

Lisa M. Berry

Alexander Tran

Nguyet T Price

Jun Tomioka


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Welcome to Our New Members!!!

Date Speaker Topic



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!

Ade Bello (Chevron)

Aimee Mudd (GenOn Energy)

Irina Coons (Halliburton)

Lori Woodward (ConocoPhillips)

Natasha Twine (Chevron)

Richard Cunningham

Richard Dyke (Webber, LLC)

Ronald Sellers (MRC Global)

Shayla McLin (Chevron)

Stacy Malin (Men's Wearhouse)

William Monroe (Geokinetics Inc.)


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IIA 2012 International Conference

Date Speaker Topic



The IIA International Conference is the premier global event for internal auditors to gather, network, and exchange information on the practice of internal auditing. We are expected to welcome 2,500 people from 100 different countries and all 50 states to Boston this July. We are excited about this event and are most confident that it will exceed expectations. We certainly hope that you can share our enthusiasm for the International Conference and ask that you provide information about the conference to your membership at your upcoming Chapter Meetings and also through your website and regular email communications. Conference information and registration is available at www.iia2012ic.org. Hotel rooms and space is filling up quickly. Register before February 29 and take advantage of a $600 savings when you sign up for a hotel room at time of registration. For marketing materials and the conference’s promotional Toolkit, please look in the right-hand column of the Chapter Leader Information and Resources Page on the IIA’s website. Hope to see you in Boston this July!! This year’s conference will feature: • Unforgettable keynote speakers are respected subject-matter experts with a proven track-

record when it comes to exceptional presentation skills. • 11 educational tracks (CAEs and Audit Management; Financial Services Auditing; Emerging

Global Issue; Anti-fraud and Ethics; Small Audit Shops; Information Technology; GRC; Tools and Techniques; Professional Development; Public Sector and Non-profit; and CIA Exam Review)

• A program that offers up to 18 CPEs but attendees can earn even more credits by attending a pre conference session on Sunday.

• Seven hours of social networking during the Welcome Reception, Breaks, Lunches, and Gala Evening.

• One of the largest exhibit halls in the audit profession with more than 8 hours in the conference schedule to interact with such exhibitors as ACL, CCH TeamMate, Crowe Horwath, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Experis, Grant Thornton, KPMG, MetricStream, Pentana, Pricewater-houseCoopers, Protiviti, Thomson Reuters, and many others.

• The largest on-site IIA Bookstore with scheduled book signings by keynote and concurrent session speakers.

• Fantastic social delegate tours and sightseeing opportunities within “the walking city” for delegates either before or after the conference.

• An opportunity to arrive early and participate in Boston Harborfest 2012– a Fourth of July Festival that includes the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (www.july4th.org) known as America’s premier Independence Day Celebration.

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss it further over the phone, will be happy to call you. Elena Ceberio KPMG Director, Advisory Services phone: (617) 988-5779 [email protected]

www.iia2012ic.org

www.july4th.org

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UH IASA Update

Date Speaker Topic



Greetings from the UH campus! We are near the end of the Spring semester and IASA continues its legacy. We were so excited about the volunteer opportunities at the IIA Annual Conference this year. The event provided continuing professional education for members and unlimited networking opportunity for students. We are pleased to inform that IASA students got an early start for the conference. We had 15 IASA students volunteers on Sunday March 31, 2012 putting together the goodie bags for the conference attendees. Also, we had 25 University of Houston student volunteer at the IIA Conference as registration assistants, room monitors, and greeters. We did a great job representing the University of Houston and students in turn received the opportunity to network with professionals. Coming up on April 24th, Orin Nelson, a representative from EZCORP will be speaking at our next “Meet an Internal Auditor” to give our members a look into internal audit from his point of view and experience. He will also share his advice with students who are looking to launch their career as internal auditors. If IIA – Houston Chapter members are interested in sharing their personal experiences in Internal Audit, please contact Daisy Soriano at [email protected] or (713) 894-4609. Finally, for chapter members looking to fill internship or full-time positions, we ask that you please consider UH candidates. Feel free to contact Dr. Michael Newman at (713) 743-4857 or [email protected] with your needs.




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2012 Houston Audit Challenge Golf Tournament

Date Speaker Topic



.Register by May 11th The 15th Annual Houston Audit Challenge Golf Tournament is set for Friday, May 18, 2012. The event will be held at the wonderful Tour 18 Golf Course with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start with lunch and the award ceremony to follow. Last year, about 90 golfers participated in the Houston Audit Challenge and a great time was had by all! The field is expected to be larger this year, so it will be a great opportunity to get out of the office for a fun day of golf, camaraderie, and networking with your friends, clients and colleagues. The event utilizes a scramble format, so golfers of all skill levels may participate!

Those who wish to play but do not have a full team of four, can register as individuals and players will be matched to complete a full team of four. Please help us make this year’s event better than ever before by spreading the word to your friends and colleagues to participate in this year’s challenge. Prizes - The large Houston Audit Challenge travelling trophy that will be up for grabs! In addition there will be door prizes, fun contest prizes, hole-in-one prizes and individual and team trophies. Advantage BMW has once again agreed to be the hole-in-one sponsor, so come participate for chance to win a BMW. All will be presented at the award ceremony with lunch following play. Registration- The deadline to complete registration is Friday, May 11, 2012. If you register before April 29, 2012, fees are $100 per player or $360 if you register a full team of four. If you register after April 29, 2012, fees are $120 per player or $420 if you register a full team of four. If you experience difficulties with registration or would like to solidify team pairings please contact Sean Atchison at [email protected]. Please register at http://www.houstoniia.org Volunteers - Even if you’re not a golfer you can still take advantage of a wonderful networking opportunity by volunteering to help with this fun filled event. Most of the activities on the day of the event will require only a short shift and we can match your interest and availability with the various tasks. Please contact Eric Murray at [email protected] for details or to volunteer. Sponsors - Please visit http://www.houstoniia.org to see how you can sponsor a great cause. For additional information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Klemont Wright at [email protected] for details.

mailto:[email protected].

http://www.houstoniia.org


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Chapter Achievement Points (CAP)!

Date Speaker Topic



One of the ways we gauge our success as a Chapter is through the Chapter Achievement Program and CAP points that are earned for our accomplishments in three areas: Service to Members, Service to the Profession, and Chapter Admin-istration. Our goal is nothing short of the highest level: Gold! We have maintained this highest level of achievement for over 10 years, making us a Platinum level Chapter. And, I am happy to announce that we have once again attained our goal! Congratulations to all Chapter members and leaders w ho have contributed to this success.

How Do We Get CAP Points? We get CAP points for providing services to our members. For example, this includes the educational offerings for our members as well as social events. We also get CAP points for providing services to the profession. This comes from having members of our Chapter submitting articles to the Internal Auditor Magazine, supporting our local universities, and making presentations on the subject of internal audit, just to name a few examples. We also get CAP points for properly administering the chapter activities. What Can You Do? First, keep participating in all of the educational events we provide – from the luncheons to the seminars to the roundtable discussions. You can also help by letting us know when you:

• Speak about the profession 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 • Participate in Junior Achievement • Submit an article to the Internal Auditor (extra points for getting published!!!)

These are just a few examples. Do your part in helping us maintain our premier standing as an IIA Chapter. Email Faye Stallings at [email protected] with the details of your accomplishments. If you have any questions about whether or not something you do may earn the Chapter CAP points, just ask Faye. What Else Can I Do? Want to get more involved? Contact Chapter President Dan Ramey to see other opportunities for involvement. Thanks for your help!

Faye Stallings, Past President



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CIA Review Course

Date Speaker Topic



Registration Deadline: FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 - CANCELLATIONS OR NO-SHOWS AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE CHARGED A $25 ADMINISTRATION FEE PER PART. To help you get ready, the Houston IIA Chapter will be offering a CIA Review course, which will be taught by Dr. Glenn Sumners from Louisiana State University.

Part I – Monday, June 11, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): The Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk, and Control Part II - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement Part III - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Business Analysis and Information Technology Part III (continued) - Thursday, June 14, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Business Analysis and Information Technology Part IV - Friday, June 15, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Business Management Skills REVIEW COURSE PRICING Houston Chapter IIA Members - $200 per part; Non-members - $250 per part Course fees DO NOT include hotel accommodations, transportation, meals, snacks, beverages, or parking fees. COURSE SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE The objective of this course is to assist candidates in their preparation for successful completion of the Certified Internal Auditor examination. The course combines lectures, discussions, and classroom exercises in a diversified approach to exam prepara-tion. The material covered in this review course is basic to the internal auditor’s work; therefore, the course can also be used to provide training to new internal auditors or for maintaining the skills of more experienced auditors. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Dr. Glenn Sumners, DBA, CIA, CPA, CFE is the Director of the Louisiana State University Center for Internal Auditing. Prior to receiving his Doctorate of Business Administration at the University of Tennessee, he received a B.S. and M.A. from the University of Alabama. Professor Sumners has over 20 years of professional experi-ence in industry and public accounting. He was named "Educator of the Year” in 1987 by the IIA. REVIEW COURSE LOCATION United Airlines Training Rooms A & B, 600 Jefferson Street – Concourse Level, Houston, TX 77002 REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR THE CIA REVIEW COURSE Friday, June 1, 2012 is the registration deadline for all parts. Registrations after the deadline date will only be accepted if space and materials are available. Refunds will be made for any cancellation received on or before June 1, 2012. After this date, cancellations and no-shows will be charged a $30 administration fee per part. A substitute participant may attend at no additional cost. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 50, so early registration is strongly advised. Minimum class size is 20. NOTICE: The course may be cancelled if enrollment does not meet the minimum number. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have any questions, contact the Houston IIA Chapter Certification Chair Lara Chalmers at 713.324.7310 or [email protected].

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Internal Audit Senior/Manager - Bristow Group

Date Speaker Topic



Background: Contribute to the development and execution of the department’s annual internal audit plan that evaluates and assesses financial and operational risks across the organization using business knowledge and audit best practices. Duties and Responsibilities: • Plan, manage, and perform financial, operational, and compliance audits. • Evaluate the company’s business processes, procedures, and policies, and recommend

improvements. • Document, summarize, and discuss results with process owners to reach agreement on

management’s action plans. • Assist the department with tests related to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. • Perform other special audit projects or investigative work as required. • Ability to travel from 30% both domestically and internationally to locations which are subject to

change according to departmental needs. Qualifications and Experience: • Experience should include a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in an internal auditing

environment. • A recognized qualification such as Texas Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and/

or UK Chartered Accountant designations, Certified Information Systems Auditor. Qualification must have been obtained prior to application.

• Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university or college. • Knowledge of standard internal auditing practices and procedures and the ability to apply them. • Excellent oral and written English communication skills including issue and report writing. • Ability to work independently, good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and strong personal integrity. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels of an organization. • Good overall technology skills, including experience with IT audits are a plus.

Please apply online for job number COR00226 at http://app01.bristowgroup.com/careers/positions.php

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