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Fall Conference

November 22, 2010

Spring Conference

Thank you to our membership for a record breaking conference!

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors

If you register for an event, the Chapter expects you to pay the registration fee , as the Chapter incurs a cost for every registered no-show.

"Refunds will be granted to those giving at least seven days advanced notice. You are responsible for the full registration fee without cancellation notice given or with no cancellation.  Substitutions are welcome."

(please note that this cancelaltion policy does NOT apply to the Eastern Regional Conference.  For the cancellation policy for the Eastern Regional Conference, please visit the ERC page.)

Villanova University’s Office of Continuing Studies will offer Certified Internal Auditor courses this Spring!

This course will expand your internal audit knowledge and prepare you for the Certified Internal Auditor^® (CIA^®) exam.  This program is designed primarily for individuals interested in preparing for the CIA exam, achieving professional advancement, and building confidence for addressing today’s internal audit challenges. 

CLICK HERE For More Information

IIA Bridge Membership Program for Unemployed Members

IIA members who are unemployed due to the current economic environment, and who are actively seeking employment, may apply to the IIA Bridge Membership program.

The Program consists of:

• One-time, one-year complimentary individual membership

• Online access only to Internal Auditor Magazine

To qualify for Bridge Membership, you must be an active member of the IIA for the past two or more years and actively seeking employment. In order to take advantage of this offer, you will need to download the application form from the website, and submit a written request certifying you are unemployed and meet the program qualifications.

Please CLICK HERE for the form.

All documents should be sent to: membershipdevelopment@theiia.org. Please include your current IIA member number.

If you have additional questions please email membershipdevelopment@theiia.org.

Your Articles and Presentations

The IIA is looking for writers for the Newsletter!

Perhaps you want a chance to improve your writing skills, or maybe want to expand your involvement with the IIA. Whatever your reason may be, we want to hear from you.

The best part about it is you don’t need to be a great writer, that’s why we have editors!

We will be releasing a Newsletter every other month starting September 2009.  Some examples of the types of articles we’re looking for include, but are not limited to, current topics, CAE spotlights, member spotlight, recent events involving the IIA Philadelphia Chapter and its members, upcoming events, etc.

Below are some of the criteria to keep in mind before submitting your article:

If you are interested in submitting an article to be featured in an upcoming volume, or would like to learn more, please submit your articles and questions to Louanne Muldoon at lmuldoon@aclordi.com, or Mafalda Dennett at mafalda.dennett@peco-energy.com

Please note in order for articles to be considered, they must be submitted the first week of each month.

Additionally, did you know that when you make presentations or write or publish articles for publications such as Internal Auditor our Chapter can receive coveted CAP Points towards our Gold and Platinum goals?  If you have articles and/or presentations to share, please contact Nilu Shroff. Return to top.

Career Postings

Does your organization have a job opening that they would like to post on the Career Posting Section of our Chapter Website?  If so - please send your posting to Dave Aubrey.   Send the item (in a WORD document) to be posted along with the title of the postion, as well as a 200 word paragraph briefly describing the postion. 

All postings must include an e-mail contact where inquires can be sent.  

The Philadelphia IIA Chapter has partnered with Gleim to ensure your success on the CIA exam!  Working together, we will provide you the necessary study tools to prepare for the exam.  As a member of the chapter, you are eligible for a 20% discount on Gleim CIA Review materials and Online CPE courses.  To take advantage of the reduced prices and to place your order, log into the Members Only section of the Chapter website.

The IIA’s CIA Learning System is a comprehensive training course designed to provide chapters, members, and the audit community of professionals with information and tools to master the global CIA exam syllabus. This premier quality program is aligned with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) to ensure you stay current with the global internal auditing profession and are ready for the CIA exam. It combines printed text with online testing tools and online questions. If you are a chapter member you are eligible for a discount on The IIA’s CIA Learning System. You receive $100 off a full kit or $25 off per part* when purchasing. Take advantage of the best prep materials out there by ordering yours today!

*This pricing is based off of the regular non member price  
  To receive this special pricing, please visit https://secure13.visi.com/elcstore2.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IIA_CIA_LearningSystem&Category_Code=7a3e56dbf4b75792017d682faf64ac07 

LinkedIn

We are proud to announce that the Philadelphia Chapter of the IIA is now a recognized professional group by LinkedIn.  LinkedIn is an online network of more than 20 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries (https://www.linkedin.com/home).  We hope that all of our members will join the group and proudly show others that they are part of the IIA.  Please click on the link below to add the group to your personal profile.   

http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/106938/46D2BC3808CF  

Clint Guest will be the Chapter’s LinkedIn Manager.  If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact him at cmguest@yahoo.com  

“The Philadelphia Chapter of the IIA is now NASBA Accredited"

The Philadelphia Chapter of the IIA is pleased to announce that our application to NASBA has been approved retroactive to January 1, 2008.  This represents a major step forward in the ability of our chapter to service our CPA members who are certified in other states, as well as Pennsylvania.  Previously, we were accredited solely by the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy which benefited our PA CPA members only.  This is part of our continuing to improve service to our profession.  As always, our courses also satisfy the continuing education requirements for all certifications sponsored by the IIA, specifically, the CIA, CFSA, CGAP and CCSA certifications.

Member Exchange

Just one more benefit of your IIA membership
As much as The Institute of Internal Auditors is about ideas and products, more than anything it's about people. To help you connect with your colleagues, The IIA is pleased to offer you an exciting new networking tool - Member Exchange (ME). This service, available exclusively to IIA members, helps facilitate connections between all members of our community.

http://www.theiia.org/memberexchange/.

Global Education Audit Resource

GEAR, The IIA's new learning management system, gives you 24-hour access to great e-learning opportunities including webcasts and more than 800 courses all from one convenient location.

http://www.theiia.org/iia-training/e-learning/gear/

IIA Research Foundation - How We Can Make a Difference

Click Here for Powerpoint Presentation

Global Technology Audit Guide (GTAG^®)
Prepared by The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), each Global Technology Audit Guide(GTAG) is written in straightforward business language to address a timely issue related to information technology (IT) management, control, and security. The GTAG series serves as a ready resource for chief audit executives on different technology-associated risks and recommended practices.

http://www.theiia.org/guidance/technology/gtag/

For more information or questions regarding these certifications, please feel free to contact Jim Frank, Certifications Committee Chair at jim.frank@comcast.net

If you register for an event, the Chapter expects you to pay the registration fee , as the Chapter incurs a cost for every registered no-show.

"Refunds will be granted to those giving at least seven days advanced notice. You are responsible for the full registration fee without cancellation notice given or with no cancellation.  Substitutions are welcome."

MEMBERS – PLEASE UPDATE YOUR IIA PROFILE!! – If you are not receiving chapter newsletters and invitations to monthly events, it is likely because your IIA Profile has not been updated with your most current email and contact information.

Log on to the IIA  and update it now!

Continuing Professional Education Credits:  The Philadelphia Chapter of the IIA is currently licensed to issue CPEs to session participants by the State of Pennsylvania Board of Accountancy. 

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417.  Web site: www.nasba.org.

Volunteers Needed !

The Philadelphia Chapter is always interested in your opinions and suggestions. If you have any questions about chapter services or activities, would like to get more actively involved with the Philadelphia Chapter, would like to propose an idea to the Philadelphia Chapter Officers/Governors, or just want to provide feedback on Chapter services/activities, please contact Nilu Shroff     if you have questions or comments on the website.

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