Welcome to the San Antonio Chapter of The IIA

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

DECEMBER IIA LUNCHEON MEETING 
Register Me  by 5PM Friday, December 5, 2008

FUTURE EVENTS:

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 Regis Mackrell.

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 Alex Valadez.

 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
For news, seminars, or CPE credit information for both audit and IT professionals, click on the IIA Home Link about or

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