Welcome to the San Antonio Chapter of The IIA

       May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month!

Governor Perry has also proclaimed the Week of May 12-13 as Internal Audit Week in Texas. 
                                                 See the attached Proclamation:Internal Audit Week

UPCOMING EVENTS:

JUNE IIA LUNCHEON - Register Me by 5PM Friday, June 7,2008

JULY IIA LUNCHEON - Register Me by 5PM Friday, July 4, 2008

Sponsored by:              and  
                                                                                      San Antonio Chapter

AUDIT REPORT WRITING
June 3 and 4, 2008
15.50 hours of CPE

Instructor:              Sally F. Cutler,  The Institute of Internal Auditors

Where:                  San Antonio CPA Continuing Education Foundation
                              Training Center
                              901 NE Loop 410
                              Suite 420
                              San Antonio, TX  78209 
(Participants should use parking area between Alamo Towers West & Las Palapas restaurant)

Time:                     8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cost:                      $500.00 (Make checks payable to International Bank of Commerce)

Refreshments:       Lunch and refreshments provided.

Register with:        Mirta Salcedo at (210) 829-3256 or msalcedo@ibc.com

Deadline:               Friday, May 16, 2008.  Register early space is limited!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Auditors at all levels who develop or review audit reporting documents.
• Auditors responsible for writing audit reporting documents, including the writing of clear, concise observations and the structuring of reports.
• Auditors who develop action plans and other documents for reporting on activities such as consulting reviews and CSAs (control self assessments).
• Auditors at all levels who wish to re-think the structure, style, and process of their audit reporting.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Sally F. Cutler is the president of Word-Wrights Inc. Founded in 1981, Word-Wrights has provided report-writing training and consulting for internal audit functions worldwide, including esteemed organizations such as America Express, Bon Secours Health System, Canada Mortgage and Housing, Cornell University, Fidelity Investments, General Motors, IBM, Radio Shack, and the United Nations. Cutler is the author of Designing and Writing Message-Based Audit Reports and is currently writing Audit Committee Communication. Cutler is a regular instructor for The IIA, leading several seminars she has authored, including Effective Writing for Auditors, Enhanced Communications for Auditors, and Creative Problem Solving.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Persuasive communication is an essential skill for auditors at all levels, and starts with knowing how to write clear audit report documents. By participating in this seminar, auditors in all sectors will learn how to create reports that elicit management action. By honing this skill, they will distinguish themselves in their current positions and prepare themselves for future advancement.

Participants in this dynamic seminar will learn best practices and current trends specific to reporting on audit engagements. Through lectures, practical exercises, group discussions, and individual coaching and feedback, auditors will learn how to assess objectives and develop the proper structure for their reports. They will learn how to create the desired tone, develop the audit observation and how to write for clarity and readability while keeping reports concise.

COURSE OUTLINE
Assessing Objectives, Readers, and Structure of the Audit Report

• Assessing the objectives of audit reports and other reporting documents
• Knowing who reads these documents and why they read them
• Structuring the audit report based on the readers and users
• Making the writing of the audit report integral to the audit process

Developing the Audit Observation*

• Five elements of the audit observation: causes, effects, conditions, criteria, and recommendations or action plans
• Structuring the writing of the observation: paragraph, mapped, outline, and table formats
• Writing unified, coherent paragraphs

Receiving Feedback and Revision

• Revision exercise and instructor feedback

Creating the Desired Tone*

• Unbiased language
• Words with the appropriate connotations
• Projecting positive or negative consequences

Developing a Collaborative, Consultative Style

Writing Concisely and Readably*

• Revising for conciseness
• Understanding and applying the key concepts of readability
• Controlling the use of jargon

Writing Clearly*

• Revising for clear pronoun
• Revising for clear modifiers
• Revising for parallel structure
  *Includes a writing exercise

The University of Texas at Austin now offers Certified Internal Auditor Courses

Introducing The IIA’s CIA Learning System™ Course at the Professional Development Center at The University of Texas at Austin.

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Austin Chapter and UT’s Professional Development Center have joined forces to offer a comprehensive instructor-led course based on The IIA’s CIA Learning System. 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.

Course Materials: The IIA’s CIA Learning System This course is based on The IIA’s CIA Learning System, a premier-quality CIA exam preparation tool, designed by subject matter experts to teach the entire global CIA exam syllabus.

The IIA’s CIA Learning System program is delivered in a blended learning format of printed workbooks and Web-based learning software. To take a demo of these materials, go to www.LearnCIA.com . These tools are augmented by the expertise of an experienced instructor. The classroom environment allows for interaction with your peers and the instructor, and also provides structure to keep you on track to meet your goals.

The following courses are available at UT’s Professional Development Center:

Course Dates Time Tuition Fees,IIA Member Non Member

Certified Internal Auditors Examination Preparation Certificate Program Parts I-IV April 12-June 14, 2008 (No class on May 3 and 24) 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM $1,795 $1,995

Part I: The Internal Audit Activity’s Role in Governance, Risk, and Control April 12 & 19 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM $595 $595

Part II: Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement April 26 & May 10 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM $595 $595

Part III: Business Analysis and Information Technology May 17, 31, and June 7 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM $595 $595

Part IV: Business Management Skills June 14 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM $395 $395

All the classes will be at The University of Texas at Austin campus: Thompson Conference Center (TCC), 2405 Robert Dedman Drive (the corner of Dean Keeton [26th] and Red River Streets), Austin, TX 78705 Whether you are a CIA candidate, a manager seeking training for your staff, or a student just starting out, The IIA’s CIA Learning System course can help you accomplish your certification and professional development goals.

For more information or to register, please visit www.utexas.edu/cee/pdc/cia or contact Betsy Arumi at (512) 232-4334 or arumi@austin.utexas.edu The IIA’s CIA Learning System is developed independently of The IIA’s exam development function and uses syllabus information that is publicly available.

Attention Certified Internal Auditor Candidates - Save on CIA Certification Training

Get Prepared with the IIA CIA Learning System

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has developed The NEW IIA CIA Learning System to expand your internal audit knowledge and skills and prepare you for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification exam. This interactive print and Web-based self -study program provides comprehensive and flexible training to CIA candidates worldwide. The learning system includes printed modules that correspond to the four parts of the CIA exam and covers the entire CIA syllabus. To discover the power of The IIA's turn-key CIA exam preparation solution, browse the online demo at www.LearnCIA.com.

Prepare for certification with The IIA CIA Learning System offered by San Antonio Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors.By ordering through the San Antonio chapter you will save money. As an example if you purchase all four CIA exam parts, your price would be $595 plus shipping, a $100 savings. Purchase of individual parts is priced at $220 per part plus shipping, a $5 savings per part.  To order or get more details contact Dawn Oppermann.

To see the IIA CIA Learning System: Visit our Web site at www.learncia.com.

Reid Preferred Group Associations (RPGA) Member Seminars:

San Antonio IIA Chapter members qualify for a discount to attend RPGA Seminars. Members may register for seminars by visiting the website at www.reid.com or by calling 1-800-255-5747 ext. 24. To ensure the RPGA discount, be certain to provide the Association Code Number when registering for seminars (San Antonio chapter members can obtain their Association Code Number by referring to the RPGA document located in the Member's Only Library).

Quality Assessment Review - Local Providers

If you are looking for a local provider of QARs, go to our chapter's resources page (see link above) for a listing of the individuals or firms providing this service . If you are a qualified local provider of these services and wish to be included on this list, please submit your information to Regis Mackrell.

JOBS BOARD! - There are new job listings posted on the Jobs Board!
Our Jobs Board lists current job opportunities, particularly in the surrounding area (San Antonio, Austin, the Valley).  Visit our Jobs Board by selecting the navigation button at the top of this page. Listings are free for the first three listings for member organizations and $25 per listing thereafter. Listings are $25 each for non-member organizations. Listings will be posted for 60 days. To post a new career opportunity email Regis Mackrell.

IIA Exam Information
Through the IIA, you can obtain several certifications, which include:
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Certified Governmental Auditing Professional (CGAP), and the Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA). For more information regarding certifications, requirements and test times, visit the "Certifications" section of The IIA web site.

Quality Auditing Services Seeks Team Members
The IIA is seeking volunteer team members to participate in future Quality Assessments, which usually take one or two weeks at the customer's premises. Read more by clicking here.

News from IIA Global Headquarters
Each month The IIA posts a new issue of Members Link newsletter  to The IIA Publications section of its Web site. This newsletter provides your with the latest information about IIA membership benefits; certification including registration deadline reminders; programs, products and services that are on the horizon, and more.

IIA Seminars - Coming Soon to a Site Near You!
The IIA's Web site features a four-color map of North America which highlights locations where IIA public offering seminars will be held. View it today and register for one of The IIA's terrific professional development courses! Click on seminars to see what is currently available.

National Links
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