The Philadelphia Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors invites you to attend...

Maximizing Internal Audit Performance

Morning Seminar

Friday, Septemeber 24, 2010

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Event Summary: 

In the first portion of the session, you will be provided with insight into how to effectively implement the new International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) to ensure that internal audit provides the best possible service to your organization. The Standards are a mandatory component of The IIA's authoritative guidance within the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), which became effective in January 2009. In addition, Mr. Hersh will provide tips and suggestions on how to successfully and practically implement the Standards in the most efficient and effective way drawing on his vast experience in conducting quality assessment reviews and helping to establish and improve internal audit functions.

The session agenda will include:

• Introduction
• Why The Standards Matter
• Understanding the New International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
• What’s New For the IIA Standards In 2010
• Tips for Successful Implementation
• Common Observations of Quality Assessment Reviews

 The second portion of the session will address an innovative metrics framework is an essential strategy to measure and improve the effectiveness of your department, improve quality, and deliver on stakeholder expectations. The framework should include the appropriate mix of relevant internal and external assessments that fit the strategy and culture of your organization.  In addition, how audit report results are communicated and rated plays a key role in ensuring client buy-in and action. In this informative session, you will come away with strategies and practices to consider for measuring your audit function, improving quality, communicating results, and identifying and exceeding stakeholder expectations.   In addition, Mr. Hersh will share his experience in implementing innovative metrics in his department.

The session agenda:

• Why performance metrics matter
• Quality standards
• Identifying performance categories for your company
• Balanced approach to meeting stakeholder needs and expectations
• NJ TRANSIT’S innovative audit report ratings methodology
• Closing the loop – communication strategies

Learning Objectives:

 Forthcoming

Our Speaker...

Warren A. Hersh, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CCSA

Speaker:  (click to view Bio in PDF Format) 

Registration Deadline is Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 5:00 pm

How to Register

1. Click the “CLICK HERE TO REGISTER” button above.
2. Payment:  You can choose to pay by Credit Card (on-line only) or by Check.
3. If you chose to pay by check, an invoice will be automatically generated for you after you register on-line.

Questions?  Call our Event Voice Mail Box at 215-405-5510.  Messages are checked daily.  Or send an e-mail to:  events@phillyiia.org 

Cost, Time, Location

Cost         Members               $65            

                Non-members        $85                                         

                Cash, check, money order, Pay Pal, Credit or Debit Cards Accepted*

                *Credit and Debit cards are processed only on-line through Pay Pal.  We do NOT accept credit cards on-site.

For those paying by cash, check or money order, an invoice is available on the event registration page and is produced automatically after you register for the event.

Credits:           3 CPE Credits

Date:               Friday, September 24, 2010

Time:       8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.         Registration and Networking Breakfast

               8:30a.m. -11:30 a.m.          Program

Dress:      Business casual

Advance registration is required.  Full payment of registration fee is required to attend. 

Payment must be received prior to the event date or on-site. 

Cancellation Policy:

The Chapter guarantees to each venue, the number of registered participants.

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 advance notice. Registrants are responsible for the full registration fee should they not cancel at least seven days in advance or not cancel at all.  Substitutions are welcomed.

If you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 7 days prior to the event.  Cancellations can be made by calling Call our Event Voice Mail Box at 215-405-5510.  Messages are checked daily.  Or send an e-mail to:  events@phillyiia.org

Reservations            REQUIRED!               Please reserve your spot now!

Registration Closes:                      September 21, 2010 at 5:00pm

CPE/Seminar Information

Level of Knowledge:                                    Intermediate

Recommended CPE Credit(s):                     3

Prerequisite & Advance Preparation:        None

Method of Presentation:                            Group Live

Recommended Category Eligibility:          Accounting and Auditing

The Institute of Internal Auditors, Philadelphia Chapter  #108897, 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, Nashville, TN  37219-2417.  Web site: www.nasba.org

For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact the Philadelphia Chapter at (215)405-5510