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April 2011 THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA AUDIT REVIEW THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER of the NOVA IIA CHAPTER PRESIDENT’S BLOG April is an exciting time in the DC area. Between the cherry blossoms blooming and the Nationals Season Opener, we have no shortage of outdoor activities to keep us busy. The NOVA IIA also has a number of activities planned for the coming weeks. On March 25, 2011, Argy, Wiltse, & Robinson will host a free breakfast meeting at their Tysons Corner office. Sajeev Malaveetil and Kelly Lynch will provide our Government Contracting members with an opportunity to learn more about “Government Contracting Requirements – Internal Business Systems Controls,” and issue two CPE credits for participation. Thank you to the team at Argy for all of their efforts organizing and sponsoring this training! Our April 5 th meeting at Maggiano’s will feature Protiviti’s Jim DeLoach, who will be presenting, Improving Audit Committee Effectiveness.” We only have 2 more of these monthly meetings before the summer break, so don’t miss a chance to network with your fellow IIA members. Registration is now available for the NOVA IIA’s 4 th Annual Fraud Seminar on April 19 and 20, 2011 at NRECA in Ballston. We are excited to have members of Baker Tilly, David Cotton from Cotton and Company, and Special Agent Price from the FBI as our presenters this year. Attendees are eligible for up to 16 CPE credits. Sign up today! Additionally, don’t miss the 2 nd Annual NOVA IIA/ISACA/ISSA Joint Networking Social on April 28 th at Front Page in Ballston. Often we are so caught up with business that we don’t take the time to relax and meet new people. We hope you join us for this fun opportunity! If you know of a company or individual who is interested in supporting our organization, please know that we are looking for speakers and sponsors for the 20112012 chapter year. If you would like to help, please contact our VP of Programs, Jennifer Woo, with your company and/or speakers’ names and potential presentation topics. Thank you to those of you who attended our Chapter board and officer elections at the March 3 rd meeting. The Chapter has a strong group of leaders for 20112012, but we are only as strong as our committees, and the time has now come to begin assembling new ones for next year. If you are interested in volunteering with the Chapter, please contact our President Elect, Scott Freinberg, to discuss openings for next year. As a volunteer organization, we rely on the generous contributions of time, effort and resources from our members and sponsors. Thank you for your help to make our next Chapter year the best one yet. Sincerely, Wynne Patrick NOVA IIA Chapter President In This Issue: Odds & Ends…...................2 April Meeting Announcement…………….5 Fraud Seminar Announcement………….…6 Looking for a Few Good Writers…………….……….7 CPE Reporting Changes…………………….7 Welcome Chapter Officers……..........................7 What You Missed - March…….........................8-9 Government Contracting Seminar……..…………….10 Global Survey Results……11 Congratulations to New Certification Holders…….11 Membership Means More…………..……..........12 IIA 70 th Anniversary…..…12 Joint Social……………….13 Call for Sponsors………...14 2010/2011 Chapter Events Schedule………………….15 CIA Learning System…………………....15 General Meeting Information……………...16 Newsletter Information……………...17 Chapter Leadership Directory………………...18

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April 2011

THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA AUDIT REVIEW THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER of the NOVA IIA CHAPTER

PRESIDENT’S BLOG 

 

April is an exciting time in the DC area.  Between the cherry blossoms blooming and the 

Nationals Season Opener, we have no shortage of outdoor activities to keep us busy.  The NOVA IIA also has a number of activities planned for the coming weeks.    On March 25, 2011, Argy, Wiltse, & Robinson will host a free breakfast meeting at their Tysons Corner office.  Sajeev Malaveetil and Kelly Lynch will provide our Government Contracting members with an opportunity to learn more about “Government Contracting Requirements – Internal Business Systems Controls,” and issue two CPE credits for participation.  Thank you to the team at Argy for all of their efforts organizing and sponsoring this training!  Our April 5th meeting at Maggiano’s will feature Protiviti’s Jim DeLoach, who will be presenting, “Improving Audit Committee Effectiveness.”  We only have 2 more of these monthly meetings before the summer break, so don’t miss a chance to network with your fellow IIA members.  Registration is now available for the NOVA IIA’s 4th Annual Fraud Seminar on April 19 and 20, 2011 at NRECA in Ballston.  We are excited to have members of Baker Tilly, David Cotton from Cotton and Company, and Special Agent Price from the FBI as our presenters this year.  Attendees are eligible for up to 16 CPE credits.  Sign up today!  Additionally, don’t miss the 2nd Annual NOVA IIA/ISACA/ISSA Joint Networking Social on April 28th at Front Page in Ballston. Often we are so caught up with business that we don’t take the time to relax and meet new people.  We hope you join us for this fun opportunity!  If you know of a company or individual who is interested in supporting our organization, please know that we are looking for speakers and sponsors for the 2011‐2012 chapter year.  If you would like to help, please contact our VP of Programs, Jennifer Woo, with your company and/or speakers’ names and potential presentation topics.  Thank you to those of you who attended our Chapter board and officer elections at the March 3rd meeting. The Chapter has a strong group of leaders for 2011‐2012, but we are only as strong as our committees, and the time has now come to begin assembling new ones for next year. If you are interested in volunteering with the Chapter, please contact our President Elect, Scott Freinberg, to discuss openings for next year.  As a volunteer organization, we rely on the generous contributions of time, effort and resources from our members and sponsors.  Thank you for your help to make our next Chapter year the best one yet. 

 Sincerely, 

Wynne Patrick NOVA IIA Chapter President 

In This Issue: Odds & Ends…...................2 April Meeting Announcement…………….5 Fraud Seminar Announcement………….…6 Looking for a Few Good Writers…………….……….7 CPE Reporting Changes…………………….7 Welcome Chapter Officers……..........................7 What You Missed - March…….........................8-9 Government Contracting Seminar……..…………….10 Global Survey Results……11 Congratulations to New Certification Holders…….11 Membership Means More…………..……..........12 IIA 70th Anniversary…..…12 Joint Social……………….13 Call for Sponsors………...14 2010/2011 Chapter Events Schedule………………….15 CIA Learning System…………………....15 General Meeting Information……………...16 Newsletter Information……………...17 Chapter Leadership Directory………………...18

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SavethedatefortheAuditReportWritingSeminar.TheeventwillbeheldMay6,2011.

HelptheNOVAIIAearnGoldstatusforCAPthisyear.The

ChapterearnsChapterAchievementPointsforourmember'sservicetotheprofession,whichincludesspeakingengagements,

publishingarticlesintradejournals,andinvolvementinJuniorAchievement.Ifyouhavetakenpartinanyof

theseactivitiesthisChapteryear,pleasecontactourCAPCommitteechair,DavidClark

@[email protected].

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Candidates are now required to complete the certification process within four years of application approval, or all fees and exam

parts will be forfeited. For more information about The IIA’s certification program, visit

www.theiia.org/certification.

Congratulations to our new CIAs, CGAPs, and CFSAs! These

certifications will be announced and distributed throughout the

year at our monthly meetings. New certification holders are invited to join us at the meeting at no cost.

Hope to see you there!

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THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD SPONSOR

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APRIL MEETING

“Improving Audit Committee Effectiveness”

Presented by: Jim DeLoach – Protiviti

Event Sponsored by:

Presentation Overview While the global economic storm has shown signs of stabilizing over the past year, the seas still appear choppy, with several important issues contributing to the uncertainty businesses face as they look to the future. Given this environment, Protiviti describes 10 major challenges businesses face as a context for setting the 2011 audit committee agenda. While Protiviti intends to acknowledge the importance of best practices in driving audit committee effectiveness, the focus of this presentation will be on the impact of major business challenges on identifying areas your audit committee may want to place on its agenda over the next 12 to 18 months. Speaker Bio Jim DeLoach has over 35 years of experience and is a member of the Protiviti’s Solutions Leadership Team, assisting organizations in responding to government mandates, shareholder demands and a changing operating environment in a cost-effective and sustainable manner that reduces risk to an acceptable level while enhancing process efficiencies and integration of risk with strategy setting and risk management with performance management. Jim is co-author of Managing business risk: An integrated approach, published by The Economist Intelligence Unit in 1995. Widely quoted in the press, he has published over 50 articles over the last 15 years covering various aspects of governance, managing business risk and effective internal controls. He presently is a member of the COSO Advisory Board for the COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework Update Project which is presently underway.

MEETING DETAILS

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 5:30 – 8:00 PM

Maggiano’s Little Italy Tysons Galleria Mall

Phone: 703-356-9000 Complimentary Valet Parking Available!

Dinner Menu

Served with freshly baked bread and complimentary coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and sodas. A restricted/limited open bar will be provided, including bottled domestic/premium/imported beer, house red & white wine, bottled water, and juice. Appetizers (5:30pm – 6:15pm) Barb’s Spinach and Artichoke al Forno Crispy Zucchini Fritte Salads Maggiano’s Salad Caesar Salad Main Course Pastas (6:15pm – 7:00pm) Taylor Street Baked Ziti Four Cheese Ravioli Main Course Dinner Seared Pork Medallions Chicken Piccata Dessert (7:15pm) Crème Brulee Chocolate Zuccotto Cake

Registration Fees

Members - $50 Non-members - $55

Attendees will earn 2 CPE credits

Please RSVP by COB Friday, April 1. Payment must be received through PayPal via our Chapter

website prior to the meeting.

When you RSVP, please provide your name, organization, IIA membership number and

contact phone number.

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FRAUD SEMINAR

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 and WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011 Day 1, Session 1: The War Against Fraud and Abuse: Are We Winning? 8:15 am – 10:00 am Is it reasonable to expect auditors to find fraud?  Since fraud is characterized by trickery, deceit, and deception; and because auditors are very visible and have limited tools at their disposal, maybe it’s just too easy for the bad guys to fool the auditors.  But, if not auditors, then who can organizations rely on to deter, prevent, and detect fraud?  This session will reveal the answer to winning the war on fraud, waste, and abuse and introduce a recently published set of protocols that organizations committed to combating fraud can implement and follow. SPEAKER: David Cotton, Chairman, Cotton & Company, LLP 

 Day 1, Session 2: Was it fraud? If so, who did it? 10:00 am – 12 noon Two powerful forensic tools can be used in finding fraud: fraud brainstorming and expanded fraud inquiries.  This session will focus on the best ways to employ these two tools and discuss the skills needed to apply them effectively.  The session will conclude with an in‐depth case study exercise designed to give participants hands‐on experience in applying both tools.  Was a seemingly very successful not‐for‐profit organization the victim of one or more fraud perpetrators?  If so, who did it, and how? SPEAKER: David Cotton, Chairman, Cotton & Company, LLP 

Day 1, Session 3: Was it fraud, or just poor audit quality? 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm This session describes a state agency's quality review of a not‐for‐profit organization's A‐133 audit.  The case study describes the organization audited, its Federally‐ and state‐funded programs, and the CPA firm retained to do the audit.  Various anomalies in the financial statements alerted State officials to potential problems, and a detailed quality review followed.  Find out how the entity turned hundreds of thousands of dollars in bank overdrafts into hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash on its balance sheet.  Explore other “creative” ways to deal with fixed assets, accounts receivable, and related‐party transactions.  Were the auditors just sloppy, ignorant, negligent?  Or were they active participants in producing fraudulent financial statements?  You be the judge. SPEAKER: David Cotton, Chairman, Cotton & Company, LLP 

Day 1, Session 4: How do you spot fraud? 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm This session describes various ways on how to spot and/or prevent fraud.  Interviewing tips will also be provided on how to investigate a potential fraud.  Agent Price will also provide tips on how to work with law enforcement once you aware of a fraud and report it to the authorities. SPEAKER: Charles Price, FBI   

Day 2: Baker Tilly will be presenting various fraud related topics, including Risk Assessment, Information Technology, Construction Activities, International Activities, Government Contracting/Sponsored Research, and Responding Rapidly to Hotline Calls. More information to follow.  

Registration Members: $495 for both days (16 CPE hours) or $250 separately (8 CPE hours each) Non Members: $545 for both days (16 CPE hours) or $275 separately (8 CPE hours each)  Register via our Chapter website at: http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm/view.events/cid/209   Venue NRECA Conference Center • 4301 Wilson Blvd. • Arlington, VA 22203  

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LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD WRITERS  

Interested in Writing for AuditNet?  

Writing audit reports is very challenging for most auditors. A great way to hone your writing skills is by moving outside the box!   Consider writing an article for AuditNet based on your experiences as an auditor. We are always looking for practical how‐to articles on all aspects of the audit process. If you are an IIA member this is also a great way to earn CAP points for the Northern Virginia Chapter.   Send your articles to [email protected] TODAY! 

CPE REPORTING CHANGES

As of January 2011, IIA‐certified candidates seeking to report their continuing professional education (CPE) credits will be able to do so in the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS), rather than on The IIA's website.  The reporting deadline for the prior two years is May 31 of the reporting year (e.g., candidates reporting in 2011 will report on credits earned during 2009–2010). IIA‐certified professionals who fail to meet their CPE requirements by the reporting Deadline automatically will be placed in an inactive status and may not use their designation.  Members of The IIA can report their CPE credits free of charge. In January 2011, the processing fee for nonmembers will increase to US $100 for each certification.  For additional information, such as CPE requirements for IIA certifications, CPE reporting in CCMS, and a list of CPE opportunities, visit www.theiia.org/certification.    

 

  

Join us in welcoming new and returning Chapter Officers for the 2011‐2012 Chapter year: 

  

Scott Freinberg - President Kristin Kole – AVP Training Jen Esquivel – President Elect Nisha Gupta – VP Communications Jennifer Woo – VP Programs Karen Chiem – AVP Communications Chris Patrick – AVP Programs Jeff Binford - Treasurer Laura Whiteman – VP Training Ingrid Toledo - Secretary

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011 8:00 am – 10:30 am Government Contract Requirements – Internal Business System Controls  Government Contractors are required to maintain and document internal business system controls and behaviors to comply with Government contract requirements, as well as sound business practices.  Similar to regulations such as Sarbanes‐Oxley, government contractors are required to implement internal controls over their accounting, billing, budgeting, compensation, estimating, purchasing and timekeeping practices.  In addition to implementing internal controls, government contractors must have documented policies and procedures to aid in the implementation and monitoring of internal controls.  This presentation is designed to provide an overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Contract Audit Agency business system requirements for Government Contractors.  Registration FREE – 2 CPE credits will be provided  To reserve your spot, register via our Chapter website at: http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm/view.event_detail/cid/209/event_id/17162    Venue Argy, Wiltse & Robinson • 8405 Greensboro Drive • Suite 700 • McLean, VA 22102  Guests are welcome to park in the garage free of cost. Once in the 8405 building, proceed to the 7th floor where there will be a welcome booth setup for the guests to sign‐in. Breakfast will be served.  The building is located off Greensboro Drive.   

SPEAKER BIOS  Sajeev Malaveetil is a Principal within the Business Consulting Group of Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C. (Argy).  In this role, he provides a variety of advisory services to corporations regarding government contract accounting, systems and compliance.  In addition, Sajeev supports clients during government audits and investigations and assists in responding to government requests and findings. He also  provides clients with advisory services related to GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) including the preparation of offers, Commercial Sales Practices disclosures, and compliance with Price Reductions and Sales Reporting Requirements. He earned a Bachelor of Science, Accounting from George Mason University and is a CPA. 

 Kelly Lynch is a Manager within the Business Consulting Group at Argy. Kelly’s government contract consulting experience includes assisting clients comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Cost Accounting Standards, and both Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) business system control requirements. Kelly has assisted government contractors with the creation of indirect rates, equitable adjustment assessments, DCAA audit readiness, preparation of government pricing for federal contracts, regulatory compliance assessments and business process design and documentation. She earned a Bachelor of Science – Accounting & Marketing from the University of Pittsburg. 

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The Most Comprehensive Global Study Ever Conducted  On the Internal Audit Profession  

 In 2010, The IIA Research Foundation’s Common Body of Knowledge (CBOK) Study conducted its second global survey in 22 languages from over 13,500 practitioners in more than 107 countries. Five reports have been released culminating in the most comprehensive study providing perspectives on global internal audit practices, trends, and insights as a practical resource for internal audit strategic planning and decision‐making.  IIA members can now download FREE copies of these reports: 

Characteristics of an Internal Audit Activity  

Core Competencies for Today’s Internal Auditor  

Measuring Internal Auditing’s Value  

What’s Next for Internal Auditing?  

Imperatives for Change: The IIA’s Global Internal Audit Survey in Action    In addition, a special study was conducted in the US on stakeholder’s perceptions, A Call to Action: Stakeholders’ Expectations and Perceptions Study.   For more information, visit http://www.theiia.org/research/common‐body‐of‐knowledge/global‐survey/   

 

  

Join us in congratulating our Chapter’s new certification holders:  

Biniam Debebe - CIA Nathan Fowler – CIA Kimberly Hardy – CIA Nathan Robertson – CIA Kenneth Fagan – CIA Bryant Johnson – CIA Ian Westerman – CIA Regine Gnago – CIA Mario Kodrata - CIA Scott Nemeroff - CIA Mitchell Schoenberg - CGAP

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Have you been taking advantage of the free, monthly, Members‐only Webinars (MOW) the IIA has been offering as a benefit to IA members? 

 To register for April’s MOW, visit http://www.theiia.org/index.cfm and click on ‘Members’ Only Webinar’. 

 In addition, the following archived MOWs can be accessed at www.theiia.org/membership/current‐members/members‐only‐webinars 

 

March 15, 2011 – Ten Imperatives of Change: Key Insights from the IIA’s Global IA Survey 

February 22, 2011 – Identity Theft: The Risks, The Impact, and Developing Solutions 

January 25, 2011 ‐  Five Court Cases Every Internal Auditor and Audit Committee Member Should 

Know  

December 14, 2010 ‐  An Effective Framework for Continuous Audits 

November 16, 2010 ‐  Improving Operational Performance: Preventing and Detecting Fraud 

October 26, 2010 ‐  Data Loss Prevention: Risk Assessment and Considerations 

September 30, 2010 ‐ Auditing Systems Development Projects and Providing Advice to Management 

 

Seventy years. That’s a long time!  

Since The IIA was formed in 1941, mankind has achieved many great things. We’ve launched men and women into outer space. Lasers and video cameras 

were invented. The personal computer has revolutionized the way we communicate. And internal 

auditing has evolved into a global profession practiced in 165 countries! The IIA has played a monumental role in the development of internal 

auditing and we are proud to celebrate seven decades of achievement. 

Visit http://www.theiia.org/theiia/the‐iias‐70th‐anniversary/ to learn interesting and fun information 

about the IIA and its history.  

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JOINT NETWORKING SOCIAL 

SAVE THE DATE to meet and network with colleagues  from NOVA IIA, ISSA NOVA, and ISACA  

while enjoying good food and a cold beverage.  

 

4201 Wilson Blvd ∙ Arlington, VA ∙ Ballston Metro Stop 

Thursday, April 28, 2010 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Select Appetizers and  Non‐alcoholic Drinks Provided 

 RSVP information to follow

 

 

For more information check your local chapter website: 

http://www.issa-nova.org/default.aspx http://www.isaca-washdc.org/

http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm?act=home.page&cid=209

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SPONSORS – WE NEED YOUR HELP

Opportunities Available

We currently have sponsorship opportunities available for several of our upcoming Chapter meetings.

Our sponsors are highly valued as key contributors to making our events both possible and successful!

As a non-profit, we provide an open bar to attendees as well as incur significant event costs for state tax and banquet gratuity.

Speakers in the past typically sponsored corresponding meetings with exclusivity at the $1500 level. However, we are offering two participation levels this year to provide more Chapter involvement opportunities for all organizations and non-speaker supporters. Contact Information

If your organization is interested in sponsoring our monthly events, please contact Jennifer Esquivel, Vice President – Programs, at [email protected]

We appreciate your continued support of and commitment to our Chapter and its members!

What’s In It For You?

$1500 Gold Sponsorship Corporate logo on NOVA IIA Website

(corresponding with sponsor month) Dedicated sponsor attendee nametags Sponsor acknowledgement at event to all

attendees Marketing at event via sponsor recognition

signs and LCD logo display Recognition in President’s message Distribution of organizational literature and

job opening information to attendees FREE one-month full-page ad in

monthly newsletter (reaching over 1,100 members)

2 FREE attendees

$750 Silver Sponsorship Corporate logo on NOVA IIA Website

(corresponding with sponsor month) Dedicated sponsor attendee nametags Sponsor acknowledgement at event to all

attendees Marketing at event via sponsor recognition

signs and LCD logo display Recognition in President’s message Distribution of organizational literature and

job opening information to attendees Free half-page ad in monthly newsletter

(reaching over 1,100 members)

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2010/2011 NOVA IIA Chapter Events and Meeting Schedule Date Event/Topic/Sponsor Presenter Location CPE

4/5/11 Monthly Meeting – Evening sponsored by Protiviti

Topic – Improving Audit Committee Effectiveness Jim DeLoach, Protiviti

Maggiano’s Tysons Corner

2

5/3/11

Monthly Meeting – Evening sponsored by TBD

Topic – Current Trends in Risk Management and Risk Assessment

Chief Risk Officer Discussion Panel

Watkins Meegan Maggiano’s Tysons Corner

2

Please note: Dates, topics and presenters are subject to change.

Stay tuned for upcoming information on seminars being offered this year!

ATTENTION CIA CANDIDATES

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) developed The IIA’s CIA Learning System to expand your internal audit knowledge and skills and prepare you for the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) exam.   The IIA’s CIA Learning System is a comprehensive and flexible training program that offers:  

Interactive print and Web‐based study tools that teach the entire global CIA exam syllabus.   Up‐to‐date content that has been aligned with the 2009 International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).  My CIA Review Plan ‐ a free, online tool to help you set a customized and realistic study plan.   Web‐based test questions to help prepare you for the computer‐based CIA exam.   CIA Practice Exam that simulates the Pearson VUE CBT testing software to build exam confidence.  

 Begin your CIA preparations today with the help of NOVA IIA Chapter. All chapter members can purchase the Learning 

System for $745 (plus taxes & shipping) – that’s a savings of up to $100!  

Additionally, IIA members receive a $100 discount on full kits or $25 off per part when purchasing The IIA’s CIA Learning System. 

 Please visit www.learncia.com/chapters to take advantage of the discounted IIA chapter member price. 

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MEETING SUBSCRIPTION OPPORTUNITIES & GENERAL INFORMATION

Subscription Opportunity: All Nine (9) Monthly Meetings for $400 This is more than a 10% discount off the member pricing. RSVP for meetings is required with a subscription package. The subscription may be shared by employees within the same company. Sponsorship Opportunities As a non-profit, the NOVA IIA provides an open bar to attendees as well as incurs significant event costs for state tax and banquet gratuity. Our sponsors are highly valued as key contributors to making our events both possible and successful! If your organization would like to sponsor any of our events this year, please contact Jennifer Esquivel, Vice President – Programs, at [email protected]. Registration Process In order to register and reserve a seat for monthly meetings and seminars, payment must be received through our online registration and payment service provider, PayPal, via our Chapter website prior to the meeting/seminar. We are no longer accepting credit cards at events. We thank you for your cooperation! Evening Meeting Registration Fees Members - $50 Non-Members - $55 Visit our Website We will include information for each upcoming event on our Chapter website, which can be found on the IIA’s main page under toolbar heading ‘Chapters & Affiliates’ or at http://www.theiia.org/chapters/nova. Our website includes directions for payment of RSVP fees via a secure PayPal transaction in the ‘Events’ section. Valet Our venue for monthly dinner meetings, Maggiano’s, provides COMPLIMENTARY VALET SERVICE. We hope that this parking option will make our meetings an even more enjoyable event for you. Please note that a two-story parking lot will be available to you as well.

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NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

Advertising Rates for the 2010/2011 Chapter Year

¼ Page – $50

½ Page - $100

Full Page - $200

** 10% Discount on a Full Year**

Advertising services are available to members and non-members. Our newsletter reaches about 1,000 internal audit professionals in the Northern Virginia area each month.

Organizations sponsoring Chapter meetings receive one full page advertisement FREE. Please contact Jennifer Esquivel for more information on meeting sponsorship.

NOTE: Employment related ads will no longer be placed in the newsletter. Instead, we will post relevant employment ads approved by chapter leadership at no charge (subject to change) to our Job Corner on the NOVA IIA Website.

Member News

Do you have professional news to share with members? Publish it in the Northern Virginia Audit Review! Suggested topics include:

New Hires or Promotions

Job Changes or Retirement

Special Recognition

Articles or Book Reviews

Submit your news today!

Corrections

Please send your newsletter questions and corrections directly to Erica Gonzalez, [email protected].

Submission Guidelines

All newsletter submissions should be directed to Erica Gonzalez.

Items should be submitted in a soft copy format that can be easily cut and pasted into Microsoft Word.

Photos and/or logos should be provided in a JPG format.

Advertisements should include the desired size of the ad and billing information, if applicable.

Advertisements and member news items will be published in the newsletter following receipt of the information.

Submission Deadline

Newsletter Distributed

Meeting Date

August 19, 2010 August 26, 2010 September 9, 2010

September 14, 2010 September 21, 2010 October 5, 2010

October 12, 2010 October 19, 2010 November 2, 2010

November 16, 2010 November 23, 2010 December 7, 2010

December 21, 2010 December 28, 2010 January 11, 2011

January 11, 2011 January 18, 2011 February 1, 2011

February 8, 2011 February 15, 2011 March 1, 2011

March 15, 2011 March 22, 2011 April 5, 2011

April 12, 2011 April 19, 2011 May 3, 2011

Editor’s Note: It is important for IIA members to update their personal data with any new changes so that we are aware of your newest title(s), contact information and preferences. Remember, as an IIA member, you can change your personal data, as well as your “opt-out” choices, on the IIA Web site, www.theiia.org. Once you have logged on, click on ‘Update Your Profile’, then edit your profile information.

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NOVA IIA 2010/2011 CHAPTER LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY

Officers

Office Officer Email Eastern Region Rep Raven Henderson, CIA, CPA, CFSA [email protected] President Wynne Patrick, CPA, CFE [email protected] President-Elect Scott Freinburg [email protected] VP - Programs Jennifer Esquivel [email protected] VP - Communications Erica Gonzalez, CISA [email protected] VP - Training & Education Cheryl Brunner, CPA, CFE [email protected] Secretary Heather Bliss [email protected] Treasurer Jeff Binford [email protected] Asst VP - Programs Jennifer Woo, CISA [email protected] Asst VP - T&E Kristin Kole [email protected] Asst VP - Communications Ingrid Toledo, CIA, CPA [email protected]

Board of Directors

Board Member Email Ariel Ramirez, CIA, CFSA, CGAP, CCSA, CFE [email protected] Chris Migliaccio, CPA, CFE [email protected] Dana Waring, CPA [email protected] Jim Kaplan, CIA, CFE [email protected] Johnna Shaver, CPA, CIA [email protected] Larry Hubbard, CIA, CCSA, CISA, CPA [email protected] Raven Henderson, CIA, CPA, CFSA [email protected] Walt Kobos, CIA [email protected]

Committee Chairs

Committee Chair Email Academic Relations Matt Dankner [email protected] Advanced Technology Mark Sullivan, CPA, CIA, CISA [email protected] Audit Bill Baker, CISA [email protected] CAP David Clark [email protected] Chapter Surveys Chris Migliaccio, CPA, CFE [email protected] CIA/Certification Lei Yu [email protected] Community & Public Relations Chris Patrick [email protected] Directory & Attendance Lezlee Emory-Cherrix [email protected] Government Relations & Nonprofit Nyall Meredith [email protected] History & Library Jen Esquivel [email protected] Hospitality & Meetings Heather Bliss [email protected] Membership Karen Chiem [email protected] Nominating & Strategic Planning Wynne Patrick, CPA, CFE [email protected] Research Chris Migliaccio, CPA, CFE [email protected] Social Scott Freinberg [email protected] Website & Employment David Trout [email protected]