AUDIT NEWS May President s Message. Fort Worth Chapter The Institute of Internal Auditors IN THIS ISSUE

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1 Fort Worth Chapter The Institute of Internal Auditors AUDIT NEWS May 2015 President s Message We had a FANTASTIC program at our May meeting. We had 62 registrants and walk-ins. First of all, our IDEA/ACL group met at 9:30. Kathy Perkins delighted us with a presentation from the perspective of an IDEA beginner and we earned a full hour of CPE; we now offer a full 3 hours of CPE for the low cost of $35 each month!!!. Then we heard from our very own Danny Goldberg, who dazzled with his presentation on People Centric Skills. He was followed by John Wszelaki, Past Chairman North American IIA Board, who spoke on our profession. John is the Internal Audit Director for Virginia Department of Alcohol Beverage Control and discussed lessons learned in his 35 years in the audit profession. He spoke to the state of the profession, strategic direction for North America and the IIA. Be sure to sign up for our first meeting of the year, which will be a full day seminar, Friday August 7.!!! ~Steve Shepherd Be sure to sign up for our first meeting of the year, which will be a full day seminar, Friday August 7. We have another fantastic program lined up. We will have a half day on social media risks, then Danny Goldberg will dazzle us again for a half day after that. That seminar will be held at GM Financial in Arlington. HAPPY TRAILS Thank you for allowing me to serve you as President the past 2 years! I feel that I got WAY more out of the experience than I gave back, AND I made LOTS of new friends along the way. I thank you all for making these past 2 years so special to me, and although it was a lot of hard work, I will remember this as one of my most rewarding experiences. My sincere appreciation to our Officers, Governors, Chairpersons, and committee members for all the successes we ve had these past 2 years. We reached GOLD in the Chapter Achievement Program and received the IIA s Certificate of Recognition both years. In addition to adding a 3 rd hour of CPE for the low cost of $35, we also implemented a committee structure that produced many of our new leaders within the chapter, not the least of which were the CAE Committee, the Academic Relations Committee, the Newsletter Committee, the Programs Committee, and the Website Committee. I think you will agree that we ve seen vast improvements in these areas, thanks to the hard work and commitments of some very talented individuals at the Chair level and the committee member level. Let s all get behind our new officers and continue to support them as they lead our chapter to new heights! I encourage each and every one of you to take advantage of the opportunity to serve this chapter at any capacity. You won t hear me make many guarantees, but I will guarantee you this, volunteer with this chapter, and you will find that you will gain much more than you give back, just like I did. Happy Trails to yall!! President s Message August Full Day Seminar Meetings and Registration Upcoming Events May Chapter Meeting CIA Review Courses Rice Internal Audit Program IIA Member Only Webinars Employment Opportunities Membership Corner IN THIS ISSUE ~Steve Shepherd, Fort Worth IIA President

2 Registration is now Open! We highly recommend pre-registration. Walk-ins availability may be limited. Registration is open for the August Full Day Seminar: If you experience difficulty with our website, you can register directly with Lee Hagelstein at INTERNATIONAL INTERNAL AUDIT AWARENESS MONTH CHAPTER MEETINGS

3 May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month Take this opportunity to help build awareness in your workplace and in your local community about the value of internal auditing. Promoting the Profession: INTERNATIONAL INTERNAL AUDIT AWARENESS MONTH YOU can help build awareness in your workplace and in your local community about the value of internal auditing. Internal auditors bring to their stakeholders a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The following resources can support your efforts to build awareness about the value of internal audit, and help promote the profession: Building Awareness Toolkit The IIA's Building Awareness Toolkit offers creative ideas and tips, sample programs, videos, tools, and templates to help raise awareness and showcase the internal audit profession to audit customers, executive management, and boards of directors, as well as to students and others in the business community. Download now Building Awareness Champion The Building Awareness Champion program is designed to recognize chapters that actively promote International Internal Audit Awareness Month. Chapters that successfully complete this program will receive a specially designed Building Awareness Champion digital award. Download The IIA's Advocacy Platform At The IIA, advocacy is actively reaching out on behalf of internal auditors everywhere to promote and elevate the value of the work they do, and to educate and influence key stakeholders. The advocacy platform outlines the core principles of The IIA's advocacy efforts and offers guidance on promoting the profession. Download now.

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5 Meeting's and Registration Almost all of our meetings are held at the Fort Worth Petroleum Club. It is a great downtown location. Beautiful views from the 40th floor. We highly recommend pre-registration. Walk-ins availability may be limited. You can register on our new website coming up very soon. If you experience difficulty with our website, you can register directly with Lee Hagelstein at Lee.Hagelstein@arlingtontx.gov Please visit the Petroleum club website for Map & Directions at: Calendar Aug 7, Full Day Seminar : Social Media Risks / Danny Goldberg September 04, 2015 October 16, 2015 November 10, 2014 CHAPTER MEETINGS 9:30 IDEA/ACL Users Group 10:30 Bribery & Corruption 12:00 Richard Chambers 8-5 Full Day Seminar Fraud Seminar 9:30 IDEA/ACL Users Group 10:30 Audit Leadership 12:00 Audit Leadership The Fort Worth Petroleum Club: 777 Main Street 40 th Floor December 15, 2015 January 12, 2016 February 8, 2016 Fort Worth 9:30 IDEA/ACL Users Group 10:30 Soft Skills 12:00 Soft Skills 9:30 IDEA/ACL Users Group 10:30 Joint ISACA 12:00 Joint ISACA 9:30 IDEA/ACL Users Group 10:30 IIA Leadership 12:00 IIA Leadership TX March 8, 2016 April 15, 2016 May 10, :30 IDEA/ACL Users Group 8-5 Full Day Seminar 9:30 IDEA/ACL Users Group 10:30 Governance Risk Management 10:30 Hot Topics 12:00 Governance 12:00 Hot Topics

6 Upcoming Events Detecting Fraud Using IDEA This event is sponsored by Courtenay Thompson & Associates June 22-23, 2015 DETECTING FRAUD USING IDEA FORT WORTH, TX Instructor: Scott Langlinais, CPA Location: Dallas Parkway, Conference Room B Addison, TX ( map ) Event Time: 8:30-4:30 PM For more information or to register directly, click here In this two-day hands-on seminar, attendees will apply IDEA software techniques to real-life fraud scenarios, using data files and case studies to detect and solve problems. From the opening exercise, we will employ a team approach to solving cases, as in the field. Within IDEA, you will apply to actual case data: Creative Extractions, Statistical Analyses, Join-matches and mismatches, Trend Analysis, Pivot Tables, Embedded Functions, Field Manipulation, Numeric and Date Stratification, Benford's Law, Data Duplications and Exclusions, and more... CPE Hours Available: 16.0 Prerequisites: Level 1 Knowledge Level: All Levels Advance Preparation: None

7 Upcoming Events 74th annual IIA International Conference Meeting: July 5-8, 2015 Location: Vancouver Convention Centre / Vancouver, BC, Canada 74TH ANNUAL IIA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA Join the IIA for the 74th annual IIA International Conference, July 5-8, 2015, in Vancouver, as they embark on an educational journey rich with insights for internal auditors at every level. Expand your network with 2,000+ peers from more than 100 countries, deepen your knowledge of internal audit, and experience the sights and multicultural offerings of British Columbia as we explore Mountains of Change Oceans of Opportunities. Additional details will be available soon. In the meantime you are invited to contact us with any questions at international.conference@theiia.org. The program for the 2015 International Conference encompasses 10 educational tracks and will cover a range of topics of current interest to internal audit professionals at every level, from CAEs/heads of internal audit to the staff auditor. Sessions will address real-world solutions to real-world problems. The 2015 International Conference features outstanding speakers whose goal is to deliver a world-class event reflective of The IIA's high standards of excellence. Speakers hail from virtually every continent and are renowned for their accomplishments, unique perspectives, and inspiring presentations. Click here to visit the conference website. CPE Hours Available: 18.0 Prerequisites: None Knowledge Level: All Levels

8 Upcoming Events Cyber Defense in Financial Services 4 Free hrs. of CPE!!! Cybersecurity is undoubtedly a top risk for financial services organizations. Consider the amount of data that is stored or transmitted in today s digital world. Customer data is transmitted through online and mobile interactions with firms. Firms collect a massive amount of customer data, and much of that data is transmitted to their third-party service providers. A successful breach of a firm s cyber defenses could result a tremendous windfall for the cyber attacker and an equally tremendous downfall for the organization that let it happen. Billions of dollars are spent on sophisticated security systems to protect valuable customer and enterprise data, yet we continue to hear news reports almost daily of major corporations still being hacked. When it comes to cybersecurity at your financial institution, where does internal audit fit in? What role does internal audit play in reinforcing your firm s cyber defense? To celebrate its launch, The IIA s Financial Services Audit Center is hosting this free virtual symposium. This four-hour event will bring together three perspectives on protecting data in the financial services industry. Attendees in this deepdive session will learn about the top risks from an chief information security officer s point of view; standards and guidance from a Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and auditing an information security program in a financial institution from a chief audit executive and his team. Session 1 Cybersecurity: An Enterprise Security Officer s Perspective Session 1 Cybersecurity: An Enterprise Security Officer s Perspective (David W. Stender, CISSP, CSSLP, CAP ) Session 2 TACIT Security: Institutionalizing Cyber Protection for Critical Assets (Ronald Ross, Ph.D) Session 3 Cybersecurity: An Internal Audit Perspective Session 3 Cybersecurity: An Internal Audit Perspective (Travis Finstad, CISA, CISM, CISRC, CRP, Mel Leibsla, CISA, Ben Thomas) CPE Hours Available: 4.0 Prerequisites: None Knowledge Level: All Levels Advance Preparation: None

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10 TeamMate Analytics What is TeamMate Analytics? The tools included within TeamMate Analytics range from day to day Excel productivity tools to powerful analytical tools such as gap and duplicate detection, Benford s testing, Monetary Unit Sampling and stratification. Also included are TeamMate Analytics unique Section Modules, which allow you to quickly and easily perform a multitude of tests on various accounting areas, such as payables, receivables, inventory, journals and non-current assets. Once installed, TeamMate Analytics is there to help you every time you open Excel. All you will see is a new tab added to the Ribbon bar, which gives you access to all of the TeamMate Analytics tools. Key Benefits? Save countless hours of work and reduce the time spent on monotonous tasks Create opportunities to provide additional services Add value to all of the work you perform Reduce your exposure to risk Improve job satisfaction and confidence in your work

11 Unlock Your Door to Opportunity: CIA Designation The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. If you decided to open the door to this professional opportunity, the Fort Worth Chapter can help. CIA For more information on the CIA designation and other certificates The IIA s CIA Learning System is an interactive Certified Internal Auditor (CIA ) review program combining reading materials and online study tools with optional facilitator-led courses to teach and reinforce the entire global CIA exam syllabus in a flexible, on-demand format. The IIA s CIA Learning System please visit the IIA Certification website: Click Here! Certified Internal Auditor Program at Rice University Rice University partnered with the IIA to offer a new three-part Certified Internal Auditor (CIA ) program in a convenient online format using voice-over-ip technology, so your classmates attend class at the same time Rice IA program you do from the convenience of their computers. Our expert instructor will deliver live, scheduled lectures via the Internet, covering the global CIA exam syllabus and materials included in the IIA s CIA Learning System. Earning the CIA designation is more than just proof of what you know and what you have achieved it s the best way for auditing professionals to communicate to the world that they are prepared to meet today s challenges.

12 IIA Members Only Webinar Series Don t miss this opportunity for free CPE The IIA s webinars are free informational programs available in both live and on-demand formats for 24/7 access. Webinars provide viewers with a cost-effective and convenient way to immediately boost business know-how. Downloadable presentation materials are available for each webinar. *Topics and dates are subject to change. Upcoming Webinars: 16-June-2015 Members-only Webinar: Guide to Managing the Work-Life Balance of an Audit Team 21-July-2015 Members-only Webinar: Data Privacy: A High-Stakes Issue 18-August-2015 Members-only Webinar: Emerging Technology Audit Hot Topics

13 Employment Opportunities Audit Manager- City Of Fort Worth Location: Fort Worth, TX Risk Advisory Services Experienced Associate or Senior Associate Weaver Location: Fort Worth, TX Risk Advisory Services Manager Weaver Location: Fort Worth, TX Staff Internal Auditor - Colonial Savings Location: Fort Worth, TX Internal Audit Director - Game Stop Location: Fort Worth, TX IT Auditor - GameStop Location: Fort Worth, TX Advertise with us!!! Employment advertisements may be placed on the Ft. Worth IIA website. All submittals should be sent via in finalized format and preferably using Microsoft Office Software. IIA members may post jobs for free. All other postings are $50 for one month or $100 for 3 months. Contact Roshan Jayawardene at: Roshan.Jayawardene@arlingtontx.gov or for more information or to submit an advertisement.

14 Student Memberships Students remember that you get 2 free monthly meetings when you join the IIA as a member of the Fort Worth chapter. You pay only $35 to join the IIA as a student, then the Fort Worth chapter pays for you to attend 2 monthly meetings. Net cost for your membership to you becomes just $5!!! For $35 you mingle with potential employers, get more connected with the Internal Auditing profession, and get 2 great meals for which our professional members pay $30 each. After you have had your 2 free meals, future meetings cost you only $15. Sign up today at Member Profiles Be sure to update your personal profile with IIA headquarters. We plan to offer some new features this year that you will want to take full advantage of, and the only way to do that is to ensure your contact information is correct with headquarters. Calling all CAE s If you are a CAE and haven t been contacted about attending our CAE meetings, please contact Sonia Thomas, Sonia.Thomas@us.gt.com, Lesa Powell, Lesa.Powell@GMFinancial.com or Michelle Atkins, M.Atkins@JPSHealth.org, our CAE co-chairs. As a CAE, you have proven your ability to lead; come join us and help lead our chapter into a bright future! We had our CAE meeting before the March monthly meeting.

15 Membership Corner Contact Us Our Newest Members: We would like to extend our warmest welcome to the newest members: The Fort Worth Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors First Name Last Name Company Kevin Smiley Lockheed Martin Corporation Nikela Gates Lockheed Martin Corporation Damon Begley Lockheed Martin Corporation JennieAnn Blair BNSF Railway Company Quynh Doan Halley Consulting Group Trenton Killen University of North Texas Thyrone Lewis Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC Amritpal Kaur AZZ Incorporated Please introduce yourself and welcome them to the Fort Worth Chapter Membership Perks! Did you know that in addition to the great professional benefits that we receive as members of the IIA there are more? Well, the IIA has the Partner Savings Program. Members get exclusive savings on professional and personal services from IIA partners such as GEICO Auto Insurance, Budget Rent-a-Car, Red Roof Inn, Office Depot and others. Click on the link below and start enjoying your savings. At the IIA, Membership Means More. Savings-Programs.aspx President: Steve Shepherd Vice President: James Moller Treasurer: Chris Saunders Secretary: Terry Terrell Newsletter Editor: Liana Hadjigeorgiou Visit us on the web at : How to Join: To join our chapter, please visit the IIA website at Please contact our Membership Chair Kathy Perkins (Kathy.perkins@fwisd.org) to learn about local Chapter membership benefits and how you can get involved. fort-worth/ Or Contribute to our newsletter We welcome articles and suggestions for our newsletter. Please send your newsletter article contributions to be featured in our next edition to our editor. The Fort Worth Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors