Puget Sound Chapter's Resources Page
IIA Bridge Membership Program for Unemployed Members in the U.S.
In today’s downturn economy, it is critical to stay ahead of the competition and stay current in your career. Your IIA membership affords you that opportunity. IIA members in the U.S. who are unemployed due to the current economic environment and are actively seeking employment may apply to The IIA Bridge Membership Program.
Program components:
- 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. To take advantage of this opportunity, you will need to download the application form and submit a written request certifying you are unemployed and meet the qualifications of the program. All documents should be sent to: membershipdevelopment@theiia.org and include your current IIA member number.
If you have additional questions regarding this program, please e-mail membershipdevelopment@theiia.org.
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Interested in Posting a Job Opening on the Website?
The Chapter supports the posting of job openings on the website provided the openings are related to the profession of Internal Audit. Please review the information below for additional details.
Hiring Organizations
The Chapter does not charge a fee for posting job openings from hiring organizations.
Recruiters
The Chapter is pleased to post job openings from recruiters on the website. A fee of $200 is charged for each posted job opening. Each job opening will remain on the website for three months. Sorry, no changes, substitutions or refunds once the job opening is submitted to the Chapter. Also, no postings of a generic nature. Payment is required by Visa or MasterCard at the time the job opening is submitted.
Job Posting File Format
Please submit your job opening in either a Word or PDF file. The website supports extensive Word formatting, including pictures and logos.
Do You Have Questions or Desire to Post a Job Opening?
Contact Allen Smolinski at allens1@gmail.com
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Reference Web Sites
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Explore a variety of topics and expand your anti-fraud knowledge with our insightful tools, ACFE-approved products, cutting-edge software, informative publications and more.
www.cfenet.com
AuditNet
A collection of audit programs from around the world.
www.auditnet.org
COSO
COSO was originally formed in 1985 to sponsor the National Commission on Fraudulent Financial Reporting, an independent private sector initiative which studied the causal factors that can lead to fraudulent financial reporting and developed recommendations for public companies and their independent auditors, for the SEC and other regulators, and for educational institutions.
http://www.coso.org/
FedWorld
Over 35 federal government BBSs including GAO's Office of Policy and the Office of Management and Budget.
http://www.fedworld.gov/
Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA)
The recognized global leader in IT governance, control and assurance.
www.isaca.org
Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) Puget Sound Chapter
The Seattle Chapter of ISACA.
www.isaca-psc.org
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
IMA provides a dynamic forum for management accounting and financial professionals to develop and advance their careers through certification, research, practice development education, networking and the advocacy of the highest ethical and professional practices.
www.imanet.org
IT Audit
The IIA's official IT Audit Web site. IT Audit is designed to enhance auditors' knowledge of information technology (IT).
www.theiia.org/itaudit
The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA - Orlando)
Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association of more than 111,000 members with global headquarters in Altamonte Springs , Florida. Throughout the world, The IIA is recognized as the internal audit profession’s leader in certification, education, research, and technological guidance.
www.theiia.org/
The SANS Institute
The most trusted and by far the largest source for information security training and certification in the world. It also develops, maintains, and makes available at no cost, the largest collection of research documents about various aspects of information security, and it operates the Internet's early warning system - Internet Storm Center.
www.sans.org
Other IIA Chapters in Washington and Oregon
Mid-Columbia (Washington)
Mid-Columbia IIA Chapter
Nisqually (Washington)
Nisqually IIA Chapter
Spokane (Washington)
Spokane IIA Chapter
Portland (Oregon)
Portland IIA Chapter
Salem (Oregon)
Salem, Oregon IIA Chapter
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IIA Member Exchange
Q: What is Member Exchange?
A: ME is YOUR new networking tool, available exclusively to YOU as a benefit of your membership in The Institute of Internal Auditors.
Q: How much does Member Exchange cost?
A: ME is FREE!
Q: Why would I want to check ME out?
A: ME helps YOU to make the most valuable connections in the shortest amount of time. Additionally, ME expands YOUR NETWORK of professional contacts to include internal auditors from every corner of the globe.
Q: How do I connect through Member Exchange?
A: Simply follow these five easy steps to set up your ME profile:
- Click on http://www.theiia.org/memberexchange/ and log in, using your member ID and password.
- Build your profile by selecting the words that best describe your skills and interests as an internal auditor.
- Then, the fun begins...ME will locate IIA members (represented by pins) who have the most in common with YOU!
- Send a message to the pin (member) closest to you.
- Continue connecting with your global network of IIA peers!
With the initial launch of Member Exchange just last quarter, thousands of members are already connecting! This is just the beginning of ME. Make sure that you don't miss out on being part of this exciting global internal audit community!
Member Exchange... one more benefit of your IIA membership.
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The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Exam
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA®) designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. The IIA is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its certification program. Beginning in May 2008, certification testing will be available on a year-round basis through the new computer-based testing (CBT) process. Originally scheduled for roll-out in February with pre-determined testing windows, CBT will now go live in May, with no testing-window constraints. This means that certification candidates will be able to take full advantage of computer-based testing anytime throughout the year in multiple languages.
To further enhance the CBT process, The IIA has contracted with an industry-leading software vendor to deliver a high-quality registration and application process, resulting in a more complete launch. “By slightly delaying CBT roll-out,” says IIA Vice President Professional Practices Susan Lione, CIA, CCSA, CGAP, CFSA, “we will be able to offer long-term benefits that far exceed previous expectations!”
Please check The IIA’s Web site in March for program details and information on the registration process. Registration will begin in April. (The registration process and timing may differ in countries in which the local IIA institute manages the registration process. Candidates should refer to The IIA’s Web site for a list of these countries, along with contact information). Upon registering, a candidate will have six months to sit for the exam. Candidates who do not pass an exam part must wait 90 days before being allowed to retest. Upon its availability, more information will be posted to The IIA’s Web site at www.theiia.org/certification.
The IIA Headquarters Site (Orlando) has extensive information on the CIA Exam including:
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Eligibility Requirements
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Syllabus and Content
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Schedule and Fees
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Testing Locations
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Registration
The Chapter supports the CIA Exam and is an official testing location. The Chapter's CIA Coordinator is Christina Gehrke, please contact her at christinag@fhlbsea.com or 206-340-2354 for any questions regarding the Seattle testing location. Please contact the IIA Headquarters at 407-937-1100 for registration related questions.
Exam Preparation Resources
Seattle Pacific University now offers Certified Internal Auditor Courses
Take your career to new heights.
Introducing The IIA’s CIA Learning System™ Course at Seattle Pacific University.
The IIA Puget Sound chapter and Seattle Research Partners, in collaboration with Seattle Pacific University 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, visit 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 Seattle Pacific University:
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Time
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Part 1: The Internal Audit Activity’s Role in Governance, Risk, and Control
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Mondays, Feb 9 – Mar 16
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6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Part 2: Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
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Mondays, Mar 23 – Apr 27
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6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Part 3: Business Analysis and Information Technology
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Saturdays, May 9, 16 & 30
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Part 4: Business Management Skills
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Saturday, June 5
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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All the classes will be at Seattle Pacific University: 3307 Third Avenue, West, Seattle.
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.
