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  Northern Virginia Chapter
  of The IIA

Register Now for the February Monthly Meeting!

Topic:  Getting Practical About Privacy

Presenters:  P.J. Warwick, CISA, CISSP, CIPP and Janine Grabowski, CISA, GSEC, Baker Tilly / Beers + Cutler

Date:  February 2, 2010

Location:  Maggiano's Tysons Corner

Sponsor:    

Please click here to learn more and to register!

**  Tonight's NOVA IIA will be held as planned at Maggiano's.  We look forward to seeing you this evening.

2010 Fraud Seminar

Topics: 

• Session 1:  The Internal Auditor’s Role in Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
• Session 2:  Fraud Detection for Internal Auditors
• Session 3:  Fraud Incident Response for Internal Auditors
• Session 4:  Case Studies in Wrongdoing, Misconduct, and Fraud

Presenter:  John Hall, Hall Consulting

Date:  March 9-10, 2010

Location:  NRECA Conference Center      

Please click here to learn more and to register!

February IIA Newsletter

The February Edition of the the Northern Virginia Audit Review has been published!

Highlights from February's edition include:

• Call for Volunteers
• Thank You to our Sponsor
• President’s Blog
• Call for 25th Anniversary Sponsor
• NOVA IIA Annual Survey
• February Meeting Announcement
• NOVA IIA 25th Anniversary
• IIA Early Bird Specials
• March Fraud Seminar
• Feeling Lucky?
• IIA CIA Learning System Discount
• Membership Directory
• IIA Members Amenities Program
• Call for Sponsors
• General Meeting Information
• Chapter Events and Meeting Schedule
• IIA Membership in 2010
• Newsletter Information
• Leadership Team Contact Information

Please click here to view the newsletter!

Please Give Us Your Feedback!!

We need your help in planning our activities and programs for the coming year. We also need your feedback on the Chapter to assess and continually improve our service to you. Below is a link to the NOVA IIA annual survey.  Your timely response to this brief survey will make it possible to schedule quality programs and seminars of value and interest to the Chapter membership.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PHB6JGW

We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you at upcoming events!

 Looking for 25th Anniversary Sponsors!!

Does your company want to sponsor the NOVA IIA for our 25th Anniversary?  The 25th Anniversary Planning Committee is busy planning an exciting event to celebrate the Chapter's 25th Anniversary to be held May 6, 2010. We have secured both technical and keynote speakers and are now looking to secure great sponsors for our event!  As a non-profit we rely on this support and have great benefits at a variety of levels.  This is a great opportunity for a sponsor to add a high-profile local event to their company's image. Please contact Jennifer Esquivel at jennifer.esquivel@resources-us.com with your suggestions or to find out more about the levels.

Register now for the GMU CIA Exam Review course

George Mason University’s Office of Continuing Professional Education is offering the Certified Internal Auditor Certificate, a comprehensive instructor-led program based on The IIA's CIA Learning System™. Consisting of four courses, this program will expand your internal audit knowledge and prepare you for the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) exam. This certificate 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.

For more information or to register, please visit http://www.ocpe.gmu.edu/programs/finance/cia/index.html or contact George Mason University OCPE at 703-993-4800 or ocpecit@gmu.edu.

CIA Learning System Competition!

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. Take advantage of the best prep materials out there by ordering yours today!

The chapter with the most orders placed via this Web site between October 15 and December 15, 2009 (as a percentage of membership) will win two free IIA CIA Learning Systems (retail value $1490 each) and the runner-up will receive one free IIA CIA Learning System for use in chapter promotions, scholarships, drawings or re-sale!

Recruit A Colleague Campaign!

The most effective form of membership recruitment is peer to peer -- one internal audit professional talking with another about the benefits of membership in The IIA. That's why we are inviting you to take part in the new year-round Recruit-A-Colleague membership program. The program is simple – recruit your colleagues, reward yourself!

As a member of The IIA, you already know the value you receive through our advocacy efforts, educational and networking opportunities, as well as publications and periodicals; all devoted entirely to the profession of internal auditing. By sharing this with your non-IIA colleagues and encouraging their participation, you can help strengthen the profession around the globe!

Please click here to learn more!

2010 International Conference....Register Now!!

Atlanta is the place to be in 2010! The IIA is bringing a world-class conference to the spectacular Georgia World Congress Center and you will definitely want be part of the action. Guaranteed to be the year’s largest gathering of internal auditing practitioners, the 2010 International Conference will focus on “Auditing Through Leadership (ATL).”    It features an unprecedented number of concurrent sessions on today’s top issues, industry best practices, and unique challenges to help you add value to your organization; recognized keynote speakers including The Economist’s US Economics Editor Zanny Minton-Beddoes and The Home Depot’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Services Carol B. Tomé who will educate and entertain you; a hands-on exhibit hall filled with the latest tools, techniques, products, and services that will make you more successful at your job; sightseeing galore including the Georgia Aquarium, Inside CNN Atlanta, and the Centennial Olympic Park, all of which are within walking distance of the Omni Hotel at CNN Center (the official Conference hotel); and receptions and networking opportunities that will keep your ATL experience memorable for many years to come. The 2010 International Conference, Atlanta, At Last! http://www.iia2010atl.org/

2009/2010 IIA Meeting Schedule Announced

Additional details will be added as they become available

Thanks again to our 2009/2010 Meeting Sponsors!

The NOVA IIA Chapter would like to thank this year's fantastic sponors for their support to the chapter! When considering your business needs, we hope you'll consider these fine companies.

Get Involved!

Fellow NOVA IIA Chapter Members,

Getting involved in the NOVA IIA chapter can lead to wonderful opportunities and rewarding experiences.  Volunteering is a great way to meet knowledgeable professionals, contribute to the internal auditing profession, network, develop leadership skills, share ideas, and receive exposure to professional issues.  Please click here to learn more about the various Chapter positions. The chapter is always actively seeking volunteers throughout the chapter year, so please take a moment to review the various roles, responsibilities, and descriptions to decide if this is an opportunity that you would like to make a commitment with.  If now is not the right time for you to volunteer, please stay involved with the chapter by making a commitment to attend our monthly meetings and/or our training seminars during the year.

Thanks, and we look forward to working together in the coming Chapter year!

Experience Leading Edge CIA® Exam Preparation

The IIA's CIA LearningSystem 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 click here!

Gleim Partnership Discount for Chapter Members!

The Northern Virginia 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 GleimCIA 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.

Membership Directory Now Available

Please click on the Members Only tab to download the latest vesion of the Northern Virginia IIA Member Directory.  Also, if you find that any of your contact information is out of date, you can change it by logging in at the www.theiia.org home page. Follow the "Update Your Profile" link to view and change your basic contact information. Then, be sure to click on the Profile Information "Edit" link to view and check the additional boxes regarding "Contact Preferences".  Information in the directory is for use solely by IIA members in contacting one another.  Use of information is prohibited for commercial use or solicitation of products and services. If you do not wish your name to be included in future directories, please express your wishes by marking the appropriate box on your Member Profile. Note that members who express in their Member Profile to not be contacted by e-mail will not have their e-mail listed in this directory and will not continue to receive chapter communications.

 Are you LinkedIn??

LinkedIn is an online network of more than 25 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries.   LinkedIn's mission is to help professionals be more effective in their daily work and open doors to opportunities using existing professional relationships.  Through your LinkedIn network you can:

• Find potential clients, service providers, subject experts, and partners who come recommended
• Be found for business opportunities
• Search for great jobs
• Discover inside connections that can help you land jobs and close deals
• Post and distribute job listings
• Find high-quality passive candidates
• Get introduced to other professionals through the people you know

Our Chapter has created a LinkedIn group to further enhance your LinkedIn experience.  Please click here to join!

Smith Master of Science in Business Accounting

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is accepting applications for the Smith Master of Science in Business Accounting program. Developed by Smith's internationally renowned accounting faculty in consultation with the "big four" public accounting firms and other accounting professionals, the program will prepare you for the expanded role accountants play in consulting, information management and strategic planning. With a focus on internal auditing, the program could also provide academic credits applicable toward the CPA education requirements of your jurisdiction (please see your jurisdiction's requirements). The curriculum features an action learning project and covers such topics as: forensic accounting/auditing; business ethics; financial statement analysis; managerial accounting; information security, audit and control; business communications; negotiations; and internal auditing. Classes meet on Saturdays for 15 months. Individuals interested in learning more can visit the Smith School Web site: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/ms, or contact Maria Berberabe at mberbera@rhsmith.umd.edu