Welcome to the IIA Miami Chapter!

Welcome to the IIA Miami Chapter

Chapter History: The IIA - Miami Chapter (#12)

On​​ June 28, 1945, eleven internal auditors joined together to form the Twelfth local organization of the Institute of Internal Auditors - the Miami Chapter.

In June of 1995, the chapter celebrated their 50th anniversary. At that time the chapter had grown to include almost 300 members from 130 different organizations in the South Florida area. We celebrated with a special – and very festive - meeting where the IIA President, William G. Bishop, III, the keynote speaker, addressed the audience with "Challenges to the Profession." Malcolm Parker, IIA Field Service Representative, presented a special award commemorating the Chapter's 50 years to Pat Orlando, President 1995-96. There were eighty-nine attendees.

During the 2015-2016 chapter year, the 70th anniversary was celebrated at the Kovens Center at FIU’s North Miami Campus.

Over 180 people were in attendance as the IIA Global CEO, Richard Chambers, spoke on his “Lessons Learned on the Audit Trail” and how internal audit groups should assess the culture of their respective organizations. There was a also special presentation to recognize the past presidents.​ Over the years, the meetings have changed venues and the topics have expanded with the changing landscape of the internal audit environment, but a few things appear to be constant – commitment of individuals to support, enhance, and develop the profession of internal auditing. Past accomplishments have included numerous achievements to the IIA “Gold” status for Chapter Achievement Points, hosting Regional Seminars, as well as Examination sites for the CIA, CCSA (Certification in Control Self-Assessment), CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional), and CFSA (Certified Financial Services Auditor).

From the initial membership of 11 internal auditors in 1945, the Chapter has grown to a “large” chapter by the IIA standards, currently reaching a membership of almost 800 professionals as of June 2018.

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• Inside the Mind of a Criminal Mastermind – Session 1
• Reliable Generative AI Adoption – Session 4
• Cyber incidents and the role of Internal Audit – Session 5
• Ethics & Integrity Risk Assessments – Session 6
• Memo - Termination of the Forensic Audit of Telestaff Time Keeping System – Session 7

The Institute of Internal Auditors - Miami Chapter, Inc. intends to award a total of $9,000 in scholarships, 6 scholarships of up to $1,500 each, to students pursuing a degree focusing on either Auditing or Accounting. One for each: FAU, FIU, UM, Nova Southeastern, Miami Dade College, Barry University. The scholarships are unrestricted in their use by the student.

Criteria:

• Junior or senior in college, or graduate student. Preferably, the student should be full-time, as designated by the college.
• The student is required to be a resident of either Dade or Broward counties.
• The student must be pursuing a degree or track Auditing or Accounting, Business -
• Administration (including MIS), or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• The college must have its main campus located in either Dade or Broward counties.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 undergraduate or 3.5 graduate.
• Bio or Resume for the student applying for the scholarship
• One reference from auditing, accounting, finance, or business administration professor.
• Essay of 250-500 words on the following topic:
• What do you expect to contribute to the internal auditing profession in the next 10 years?

Process for Selection:
Each college may submit students for a recommendation of the scholarship. Individual students may also submit their applications directly to the IIA Miami Chapter. The final selection will be made by the Academic Relations Committee of the Institute of Internal Auditors - Miami Chapter, Inc., who will inform the College and students of the intended award.

The deadline for application is TBD. The award decision is anticipated to be made by TBD.

Contact and Submission:
Allen Warner, VP of Academic Relations, vpacademicrelations@iiamiami.org

Dear Members and Supporters of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Miami Chapter,

I am thrilled and honored to serve as your President for the upcoming term. Our mission at the lIA Miami Chapter is clear: While fostering trust, confidence, and collaboration, we will elevate, inspire, and increase the value of our current and future internal audit professionals.

As I step into this role, my excitement knows no bounds. Today, in our profession, we have many unresolved challenges. This presents incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact on the profession and the individuals who contribute to it.

Be on the lookout for increased, yet thoughtfully concise communications from our chapter as we look to inspire new members and provide growth opportunities for our members at large. We provide compelling in-person and virtual CPE experiences, bring the latest and greatest resources from industry experts, provide intimate settings to discuss and collaborate on experiences that will propel careers and businesses forward, and provide a progressive platform to build bridges within our community that encourage innovation and challenging the status quo.

As our Chapter thrives and achieves new heights, we value your support, feedback, and active participation. Whether you have event or training ideas or wish to volunteer as a committee member, we eagerly await your input! Feel free to reach out to me at president@iiamiami.org.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Governors, our exceptional Officers, and all the dedicated volunteers and members who contribute to our Chapter. The Miami Chapter's success and accomplishments are directly linked to your unwavering interest, commitment, and active engagement.

Thank you for entrusting me with this responsibility. Our impact extends beyond internal audit reports. We will lead by example, inspire action, and make this year remarkable!"

Very truly yours,

Adrian Romero

President