Welcome to the IIA Houston Chapter!

President's Message

eNewsletter

May 2022

Welcome to the IIA Houston 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, the members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.

MISSION

The Houston Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors is a professional association of internal auditors involved in promoting professional growth and progress for the practice of internal auditing.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

• To provide value and service to our members in Houston, Texas, principally through effective education, training, and certification programs.
• To build the profession of internal auditing locally through enhanced training and programs to target groups, including supporting targeted universities.
• To promote the global internal audit profession through contributions of resources (human and financial) to research and professional programs, primarily through The IIA.

Chapter Officers

Happy March, everyone!  Get ready to join us for a luncheon/seminar combo on March 7th starring Bob Kodzis presenting “Game Changers - Super Skills to Amplify our Impact.”  He’s a high impact speaker with tons of great takeaways, so sign up now for the luncheon, seminar, or both. 

Most importantly, sign yourself and your entire team up for the 2022 Houston IIA Annual Conference!  Groups of 5 or more get a $25 discount per person in the group, so take advantage of this price savings now that early bird pricing has closed.  Keynote speakers include Charlie Wright, IIA Chairman of the Board; John Sileo, Award-winning Author, and Cybersecurity Expert; and Dr. Nathanial Hearne, Former Permian High School Football Coach and Author of Friday Night Lights.  We also have many astounding concurrent sessions to select from, so don’t delay…sign up today!  If your company is interested in sponsoring the Conference, check out sponsor benefits and sign-up here. 

The 2022 General Audit Management (GAM) Conference is coming up soon on March 14-16.  To gain the competencies, tools, and skills needed to leverage your impact, credibility, and value as a trusted leader in internal audit management, register now for the 2022 GAM Conference.

DON’T FORGET to follow us on our new IIA Houston LinkedIn site!  Check us out and view all the newest happenings around the chapter.  Leave a comment for us or your fellow members and let us know what you thought about our post or recent event.  We love connecting with you all!

Howdy to all of our newest members joining us in the last month!  We’re so happy you’ve joined in on our fun.  Speaking of fun, we have plenty of volunteer opportunities of all sizes.  If you’re interested, send us an email at membership@houstoniia.org and we’ll get you involved. 

The Chapter Officers, Board of Governors, and I want to thank all of you for your ongoing support of our Houston Chapter.  Now go dig into the newsletter for details of all our biggest news.  See you March 7th!

Chrysti

Chrysti Ziegler, CIA, CFE, CRMA

Houston Chapter President

president@houstoniia.org