Welcome to the IIA Chicago Chapter!

Welcome to the IIA Chicago Chapter

Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with global headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida, USA. The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Generally, members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.

Chapter Officers

Building Awareness Champions

We are pleased to be a 2023 Building Awareness Champion!

During Internal Audit Awareness Month in May, we shared our passion for internal auditing, promoting the profession through a variety of events and campaigns designed to inform and engage, raise awareness, and help stakeholders understand the value of internal audit in their organizations.

Illinois Proclamation Internal Audit Awareness Month 2023

We had yet another successful year for the Chicago Chapter, and now it’s time to keep the momentum going with the hybrid mix of returning Board members and new Officers, Board members, and committee leaders. Specifically in FY 23 we accomplished the following:

• District Workshop (July 2022)
• IIA International Conference (July 2022)
• Sold-out Annual Golf Classic at Cog Hill (August 2022)
• 9^thAnnual Hacking Conference (October 2022)
• Volunteer Appreciation Happy Hour (February 2023)
• 62^ndAnnual Seminar (May 2023)
• Numerous Educational Events, including Roundtables.

While this list is not exhaustive it exemplifies the strong leadership, volunteers, and dedication of the Chicago chapter during a transition period. In the coming year, the new Officers and Board members are dedicated to make it an even more successful year, with very large shoes to fill, to provide the Chicago chapter with new opportunities and events.

November

10th Annual IIA/ISACA Chicago Chapter Information Security/Hacking Conference: D&D – InfoSec Master Edition

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 10th Annual IIA/ISACA Chicago IT Hacking Conference! If you're an Infosec, IT Audit, GRC, Data Privacy, or Cybersecurity professional looking to expand your industry knowledge in these topic areas then this is the conference for you. We have a fantastic lineup of dual tracks (Management/Technical) over 2 days, and we will have a featured CISO and CISA Panel!

Dates: November 6-7th
Location: Convene Chicago - 311 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60606

16 CPE's

Presentations

November 6

BBQ and IDM, savoring when done right, not well done
Introduction to CISA & Cybersecurity Resources
How to Plan Effective Pen Tests
My Pentests - Dungeons and Dragons Style
Machine Learning in PSYOPS and Social Engineering
Tabletop Simulation - You've Been Breached
Financial Services Hot Topic - Protecting Content on the Cloud
Business Leadership and Cybersecurity Integration
Insider Threats - Black Swans or Grey Rhinos
Cybersecurity Perspectives in M&A Transactions
Generative AI - Growing Pains Security Value and Implications
Geopolitical Risk and the Supply Chain Vendor Ecosystem Handout

November 7

Threat Intelligence in Advanced Security Operations
CISO Panel - Presented by the Chicago CISO of the Year
Beyond NIST, CMMC Certification_ Options and Opportunities
How to tune your EDR and MDR on any MMDDYY
How to address the new SEC Cyber Incident Disclosure
Biometrics Are Far Weaker Than The Vendors Claim
Discussion on InfoSec Skills and Talent
How do develop Security RPAs
Demystifying the Governance of Digital Transformation
Identifying and Measuring OT Security Risks Through Internal Audit
Optimize Your InfoSec & Privacy Programs with ISO 27000

Delivering Audit Reports that Matter

Date: November 29, 2023

1 CPE

Free membership Webinar

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IIA Fox Valley/Central Wisconsin Excel Training - Beginner event

Date: November 29, 2023
Time: 8:30 am to 11:30 am (CT)
Location: Virtual

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December

IIA Central Illinois Changing IIA Standards

Date: December 6, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom

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IIA Fox Valley/Central Wisconsin Excel Training - Advanced event

Date: December 6, 2023
Time: 8:30 am to 11:30 am (CT
Location: Virtual

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IIA Chicago GAC Fall Into Training

Date: December 6, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm (CT)
Location: Virtual

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IA Chicago Chapter Lunch & Learn – Agile Auditing

Join the IIA Chicago Chapter and EY’s Technology Risk Consulting experts as they discuss the value proposition of agile auditing and how to apply agile methodology in an audit/sprint.

Date: December 14, 2023
Location: Virtual

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Save the Date

Institute of Internal Auditors Chicago Chapter - 63rd Annual Seminar

In-Person Event - 8 CPE's
Date: Monday, March 18th, 2024

Innovator Newsletter

IIA Chicago Chapter Innovator newsletters are sent to all membership via email. The Innovator consists of a message from the president, information on training and events, information on certifications, featured articles, and other highlights. The Innovator provides connection with our membership as a tool and resource to our membership.  Our chapter advocates, promotes the profession, and is here to help our members in their auditing journey.

IIA Chicago Innovator Summer/Fall

2022 Issue

IIA Chicago Chapter 2023 Annual Golf Classic Photos

William C. Anderson - Member of the Year The IIA Chicago Chapter's most prestigious award, recognizing the individual who has made the most outstanding volunteer contribution to the Chapter during the current year. Candidates who have consistently demonstrated exceptional work for our Chapter will be considered.

Special Recognition Given to the member(s) who have either made a significant volunteer contribution during the current year, or who have provided significant and consistent service to the IIA and Chicago Chapter over a number of years.

Auditor of the Year A unique award, not related to volunteering with IIA Chicago Chapter, but rather focusing on the day-to-day performance as an internal audit professional. This award celebrates the value that the individual and our profession has recently brought to their organization. It is awarded to an internal auditor who directly and significantly contributed to their organization via examples such as fraud discoveries, control improvements, new risk assessment methodologies, revenue leakage findings, expense savings, continuous monitoring processes, or compliance and regulation controls.

New Member of the Year Awarded for the outstanding contributions made by a new member of the IIA, new IIA Chicago Chapter BOG member, Officer, or other Chapter volunteer during the current year.

Outstanding Committee Chairperson of the Year

There are a large number of volunteers working in our chapter within a structured format that includes Chairpersons overseeing committees and numerous members. These are invaluable individuals within our chapter and this award recognizes the highest performing Chairperson during the current year.

Educator of the Year

Awarded to a Chicagoland educator who has made a significant contribution to the internal audit profession either in the classroom or during research.

Innovator of the Year Recognizes the member who has demonstrated value to their organizations and the internal audit profession through creative and innovative application of technology, processes, products, activities, and programs.

Similar to the goals and objectives set by the organizations we work for and that we set for ourselves, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and its Chapters set goals and objectives that guide their efforts to achieve desired results. Chapters communicate the status of their efforts to The IIA through the CAP. The CAP recognizes the activities Chapters perform to promote The IIA's strategies and objectives and Chapters' local objectives. It also sets minimum standards of performance for Chapters, and is a means for the IIA and Chapters to evaluate the achievement of established objectives. The CAP measures the ability of Chapter Leadership to meet its responsibilities in three categories: chapter health, professionalism and, most importantly, service to members. Points are earned for the activities Chapter Leadership and Chapter Members complete in these categories.

Chapters that attain the required point totals in each category and overall, are recognized as Bronze, Silver, or Gold Chapters.

Chapters that reach the Gold level in 10 of the last 11 years are recognized as Platinum Chapters.

Chapters that reach the Platinum level for 10 years are recognized as Ruby Chapters, for 15 years as Sapphire Chapters, and for 25 years as Diamond Chapters.

The Chicago Chapter is currently recognized as a Sapphire Chapter.

General questions regarding The IIA Chicago Chapter and sponsored events can be emailed to the Chapter Registrar at registrar@iiachicago.com or call 773-319-4149.

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