September/October 2005

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Sharmain Solomon Receives 2005 Esther R. Sawyer Award

University of Central England Business School (UCE) student Sharmain Solomon is the recipient of the 2005 Esther R. Sawyer Award scholarship. Solomon is slated to complete UCE’s masters program for audit, management, and consultancy in September. UCE is an IIA Endorsed Internal Auditing Program (EIAP).

The award is presented annually to the individual who submits the most compelling manuscript on the topic designated by the review committee relating to modern internal auditing. The Sawyer family funds the award through a generous contribution to The IIA Research Foundation. Both the student and the school receive a portion of the scholarship to assist them in furthering the profession. The award memorializes Esther Sawyer, the wife of Larry Sawyer, who has long been recognized as the "father of modern internal auditing

This year's topic was, “What is the Role of the Internal Audit Function in Establishing and Ensuring Effective Coordination among the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Executive Management, the Internal Auditors, and the External Auditors?” 

The Institute presented Solomon with the award and US $5,000 during The IIA's 2005 International Conference, held July 10–13, in Chicago. UCE will also receive a cash award to support its EIAP.