February 2018 IIA Edmonton – Chapter Newsletter Page 1

Inside this issue:

February Chapter

Luncheon 2

IIA/ACFE Edmonton Fraud Conference

3

Upcoming Conferences 4

IIA Seminars 4

IIA eSeminars 5

Upcoming Free Webinars 6

Membership and

Certification News 6

IIA Products/Bookstore

Savings 6

The IIA’s CIA Learning System

7

Gleim CIA Review 7

Chapter Achievement

Program (CAP) 8

Sponsorship Recognition 9

E-PIPELINE Chapter Newsletter February 2018

We wanted to thank Katherine Parker from MNP for her excellent

luncheon presentation titled: Creating an Engaged Workforce: Getting the

Most from your Millennial Employees on January 18th. This month’s topic

is: Applying Emotional Intelligence when Starting an IA Function with

Noman Raza as the presenter. More details for this February 15th

luncheon at the Westin are included in the newsletter.

The IIA/ACFE Fraud Conference – Staying One Step Ahead will be held

on March 6 & 7 at the Polish Hall. Register soon since the cutoff is

February 24th. Keynote speakers include: Joe Friday, Chris Mathers and

David Papp, with details for this event at the following link -

https://www.acfe-edmonton.com/2018-edmonton-fraud-conference/

We will once again be partnering with the Edmonton ISACA Chapter for a

½ day IT Summit on Friday, May 25th – registration details will be available

soon. Last year the event sold out before the early bird cutoff so a larger

room has been reserved at the Royal Glenora Club to accommodate more

people.

It is hard to believe but we are already looking for a couple of volunteers to

join the IIA Edmonton board. We have commitments from most of the

board members to serve another year but will have to fill the following

director portfolio vacancies: Cap Reporting, Academic Relations &

Marketing. The election of the incoming board will be at the Annual

General Meeting at the Westin Hotel on May 15th. If you are interested in

helping out in the chapter next year or want additional information, please

email John Bowers at jbowers@edmonton.ca

Courtney Lilley, our Director of Communications, has been doing a great

job in keeping the members informed. She maintains the website, handles

registration, email distribution, CPE certificates, newsletters and resolves

issues on the various platforms. Thanks very much Courtney for all you do

for the membership.

Hope to see many of you at our upcoming events!

Alex Muchortow, CIA, CRMA – IIA Edmonton Chapter President

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Background:

The Idea of establishing an IA function is a positive initiative of

progressive management. This exciting opportunity would normally be

encountered in small to medium scale, but growing organizations. The

internal audit professional must be equipped and able to apply needed

tools from day one in order to capitalize on this initiative and meet the

organization’s expectations.

Establishing credibility and building working relations are the building

blocks for an effective and efficient internal audit function. The internal

auditor has to strike the right balance between technical skills and soft

skills to successfully navigate the new internal audit function from

inception to becoming fully established.

In order to build working relationships, emotional intelligence is the

critical soft skill that internal auditors must apply during their interactions

with everyone. In order to gain credibility, the internal auditor must

demonstrate the agility and resilience of his or her actions.

Speaker: Noman Raza

Noman Raza is an experienced internal audit professional who has been

a member of the IIA since 2009 and he holds Bachelor’s degrees and a

CMA designation from Pakistan. He has significant international

experience having worked in North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle

East in a variety of industries that have included chemicals, electronics,

manufacturing, Oil & Gas and entertainment and event management. He

has been a key member of Corporate Audit Teams at organizations

such as AECOM and PepsiCo. Prior to working in internal audit, Noman

also worked for almost 10 years in management and financial

accounting areas. At PepsiCo, he was as key member of the SAP

implementation team and he also has worked as a management

consultant & trained PepsiCo management team members on self-

assessments of the internal control environment in South Africa and

Saudi Arabia. Most recently, Noman worked at Edmonton Northlands

where he established their first ever internal audit function.

February Chapter Luncheon

Registration is only $5 for this event – proceeds will be matched by the chapter and donated to the Internal Audit Foundation. IIA 75th Anniversary Books to be distributed on a first come first serve basis. 2 Draws for IIA Canada Conference Registration ($1,250 value) to be held at the luncheon – winner must be present to win.

Background:

The session will outline many of the key trends and issues which are

driving heightened expectations for internal auditors. These range from

new audit standards to expanding expectations from key stakeholders.

Understanding these external and internal challenges should help

internal auditors respond to emerging risks and organizational

challenges in an increasingly volatile environment. The session will also

provide insights on current issues, and the state of the profession

nationally and globally. Contributing to this expansion are recent

developments in governance, advocacy, training, certifications, and

specialty audit groups.

Speaker: Robert Kuling

Robert Kuling is the 2016–17 chairman of The IIA’s North American

Board of Directors. In his role, he provides direction for The IIA’s

strategic plan in North America and oversees its implementation.

Since 2001, Kuling has actively volunteered with The IIA, having served

as a member of the Global Board of Directors and the Global Ethics

Committee. He was also vice chairman of the North American Board of

Directors and a district representative on the North America Chapter

Relations Committee. At the beginning of his IIA service, he held a

number of leadership roles with The IIA’s Saskatchewan Chapter,

including president.

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Topic:

Heightened Expectations

for Internal Auditors

Date and Location:

Tuesday,

May 16, 2017

12 noon – 1:00 p.m.

(doors open at 11:30 a.m.)

Westin Hotel

10135 - 100 Street, Edmonton

For more information and to

register for the luncheon go to:

http://www.etouches.com/iiaed

magmluncheon

Registration deadline is

Thursday, May 12, 2017 at

noon.

Register early - limited to

the first 75 participants!

Topic:

Applying Emotional

Intelligence when Starting

an IA Function

Date and Location:

Thursday,

February 15, 2018

12 noon – 1:00 p.m.

(doors open at 11:30 a.m.)

Westin Hotel

10135 - 100 Street, Edmonton

For more information and to

register for the luncheon go to:

http://www.eiseverywhere.com

/312144

Registration deadline is

Friday, February 9, 2018

at 4pm.

February 2018 IIA Edmonton – Chapter Newsletter Page 3

IIA/ACFE Edmonton Fraud Conference "Staying One Step Ahead"

March 6-7, 2018 In conjunction with Fraud Awareness Month (March 2018), the Edmonton Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Edmonton Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors is pleased to host the 2018 Edmonton Fraud Conference. Stay one step ahead and learn from an outstanding slate of speakers. This 2-day conference will provide an exceptional professional development opportunity for fraud examiners, auditors, investigators, compliance officers, lawyers, risk practitioners, and other industry experts on current topics relating to the detection and prevention of fraud.

Keynote Speakers

Day 1 - March 6 Joe Friday - Public Sector Integrity

Commissioner of Canada

"Benefits and Challenges of

Whistleblower Programs"

Day 2 - March 7 Chris Mathers - Professional

Speaker, Consultant and Trainer

"Crime in Business and the

Business of Crime"

Cost • Members of IIA, ACFE, ISACA - $300.00 + Tax • Non-members - $350.00 + Tax Location: The Polish Hall, 10960 104 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3Z9 Time: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CPE Credits: 16 hours Click here to register.

February 2018 IIA Edmonton – Chapter Newsletter Page 4

IIA/ACFE Edmonton Fraud Conference "Staying One Step Ahead"

Conference Date Location

IIA/ACFE Edmonton Fraud Conference March 6-7, 2018 The Polish Hall / Edmonton, AB

General Audit Management Conference March 12–14, 2018 The Aria / Las Vegas, NV

Environmental, Health & Safety Exchange March 15, 2018 Aria Resort & Casino / Las Vegas, NV

Canadian Conference for IT Audit, Governance and Security (CCITAGS)

March 27-29, 2018 Hyatt Regency / Toronto, ON

International Conference May 6–9, 2018 Dubai World Trade Centre / Dubai, UAE

Governance, Risk, and Control Conference

Aug. 13–15, 2018 Omni Hotel / Nashville, TN

IIA Canada National Conference Sept 30-Oct 3, 2018 Le Centre Sheraton Hotel / Montréal, QC

Financial Services Exchange Oct 1-2, 2018 Washington, DC

All Star Conference Oct 22-24, 2018 Aria Resort & Casino / Las Vegas, NV

Gaming & Hospitality Conference Oct 24-25, 2018 Aria Resort & Casino / Las Vegas, NV

Led by leaders in internal auditing, multi-day in-person seminars provide a personalized learning experience that adjusts to your needs and skill levels. You will gain a better understanding of the latest audit industry best practices, proven techniques, and trending issues through exercises and group discussions.

Boston – March 20–23; Aug 21-24 Orlando – Apr 3-6; May 2-18; Jul 17-20; Sep 19-28 Chicago – Apr 24-27; Aug 7-10; Oct 9-12 Phoenix – Feb 13-16 Dallas – June 5–8; Sept 11–14 San Diego – Nov 6-9 Denver – none San Francisco – Mar 6-9; May 15-18 Las Vegas – Apr 30-May 3; Jun 12-15; Nov 13-16 Washington DC – May 8-11; Oct 16-19 New York – Apr 10-13; Sept 25-28; Dec 11-14 View All Seminars

Evaluating Organizational Ethics

Feb 12-13, Montréal, QC

Apr 10-11, Regina, SK

Auditing Culture: Challenges and Proven Techniques

Oct 25 & 26, Edmonton Westin Hotel

IIA Seminars

Upcoming Conferences / Events

February 2018 IIA Edmonton – Chapter Newsletter Page 5

IIA eSeminars

Assessing Risk: Ensuring Internal Audit’s Value – Feb 5-14, Apr 3-12, Jun 5-14, Oct 15-24, Oct 16-25

Audit Report Writing – Mar 5-14, Mar 6-15, May 1-10, Aug 13-22, Nov 6-15

Auditing Security Monitoring – none currently listed

CIA Learning System Comprehensive Instructor-led Course – Part 1 – Mar 12-30, Jun 4-22, Oct 1-19

CIA Learning System Comprehensive Instructor-led Course – Part 2 – Apr 3-26, Sep 4-27

CIA Learning System Comprehensive Instructor-led Course – Part 3 – Mar 5-30, Aug 6-31, Nov 5-30

Cybersecurity Auditing in an Unsecure World – Feb 13-27, 2018; May 14-23, May 15-24, Sept 17-26

Data Analysis for Internal Auditors – Mar 21-22; Jun 26-27, Sep 11-12, Dec 17-18

Enterprise Risk Management: Elements of the Process – Jun 19-28, Aug 20-29, Aug 21-30, Nov 7-16

Fundamentals of Internal Auditing – Feb 27, Mar 30, May 24, Jun 29, Jul 18, Sep 26, Oct 26, Nov 20

Fundamentals of IT Auditing – Feb 19-28, May 1-10, Jul 9-18, Oct 9-18, Dec 4-13

Lean Six Sigma Tools for Internal Audit Fieldwork – Apr 17-26, Aug 20-29

Lean Six Sigma Tool for Internal Audit Planning – May 15-24, Sep 18-27

Operational Auditing: Influencing Positive Change – May 14-23, Jul 17-26, Oct 22-31

Performing an Effective Quality Assessment – Apr 16-25, Jul 9-18, Oct 15-24, Dec 10-19, Dec 11-20

Risk-based Auditing: A Value Add Proposition – Apr 9-18, Jul 10-19, Nov 6-15

Statistical Sampling for Internal Auditors – Feb 19-22, Aug 6-9, Nov 26-29

Succession Planning – Mar 26-28, Jul 23-25, Oct 29-30

View All eSeminars

IIA Canada eSeminars

Fundamentals of IT Auditing – Feb 27-Mar 8

February 2018 IIA Edmonton – Chapter Newsletter Page 6

IIA is offering the following free members-only webinars:

IIA presents:

Feb 6, 2018 - Integrating Sustainability and Enterprise Risk through the Audit Function

Feb 20, 2018 - Preparing for the Future: What Internal Auditors Can Expect in 2018

Mar 20, 2018 - Auditing the Organization's Compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation

Apr 3, 2018 - Auditing Reimagined – Innovating the Auditing Practice through Frontier Technologies

Registration will close 24 hours prior to the beginning of the webinar start time listed.

Webinar Archives - One benefit of being an IIA member is having access to the library of archived

webinars. NOTE: On-demand webinars do not qualify for NASBA CPEs.

IIA Canada presents:

Feb 13, 2018 - Developing a Data Analytics Strategy for Internal Audit

Jun 12, 2018 – Develop Your Creative Side: Creativity & Leadership, Continuing the Conversation

The IIA offers a comprehensive certification portfolio for Internal Auditors that can serve as a key to

unlocking your next opportunity within the profession. By earning your Certified Internal Auditor®

(CIA®), Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®), Certified Financial Services Auditor®

(CFSA®), Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®), or Certification in Risk Management

Assurance® (CRMA®) certifications, your clients and employer know that you are knowledgeable and

committed to ensuring quality is part of everything you do. Visit the IIA’s Certification pages or contact

Adra Upadhyaya, IIA Edmonton Chapter – Director for more information.

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The IIA’s CIA Learning System

If you’ve made the decision to enhance your career by earning the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®)

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February 2018 IIA Edmonton – Chapter Newsletter Page 8

Chapter Achievement Program

For the 2016/2017 Chapter Year, the Edmonton Chapter maintained its Sapphire status in the IIA’s

Chapter Achievement Program (CAP).

To qualify for recognition in the IIA’s CAP program, Chapters must earn specific minimum Chapter

Achievement points in the categories of Service to Members, Service to the Profession, and Chapter

Administration. Once the chapter has met or exceeded the minimum CAP Requirements in the three

categories, the chapter will have reached the BRONZE performance level. A chapter can advance to

SILVER or GOLD levels by accumulating specified point levels defined by the IIA. PLATINUM is a

level recognizing chapters that attain GOLD status for 10 of 11 consecutive years and then each year

thereafter. There are three special levels above Platinum: Ruby recognizing 10 consecutive years of

Platinum; Sapphire recognizing 15 consecutive years of Platinum; and Diamond recognizing 25

consecutive years of Platinum.

The Edmonton Chapter receives Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) points for a variety of activities:

• applicable non-compensated speaking engagements

• training sessions facilitated

• advocacy efforts at Post Secondary institutions

• articles submitted or published in the Internal Auditor magazine or other professional journals

• writing of exam questions accepted by the IIA

• volunteering by chapter members for things like the Junior Achievement Program

You support our chapter achievements! Please report on eligible activities. We are asking all

members to email us details of any activities that may be eligible for acknowledgement in our quarterly

Chapter Achievement reporting to the IIA North America. Not sure if your activities qualify? Please

don’t hesitate to submit potential qualifying activities — we want to fully report on and receive

recognition for all eligible accomplishments of our Chapter members! Send details of activities to

iia.edmonton.chapter.events@gmail.com or to the Chapter President.

February 2018 IIA Edmonton – Chapter Newsletter Page 9

IIA Edmonton would like to acknowledge the following group of on-line sponsors to our website. Please take

the opportunity to visit these sponsors through the following link at the IIA - Edmonton website:

https://chapters.theiia.org/edmonton/Pages/Our-Sponsors.aspx

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