November 2015 IIA Edmonton - Chapter Newsletter Page 1

Dear members,

I hope everyone has been able to take some time from the busy sched-

ules to get out and enjoy some of this wonderful fall weather!

As we approach November, I want to remind everyone that CPE decla-

rations are due by December 31. Please visit the IIA website for more

information on what qualifies for CPE and how to complete and file your

declaration.

Please join us on November 18 for our next luncheon featuring a panel

of Chief Information Officers (CIO). The panel will be discussing CIO

Challenges and How Internal Audit Can Help.

John Bowers

IIA Edmonton

Chapter President

E-PIPELINE Chapter Newsletter November 2015

Inside this issue:

President’s Message 1

2015/2016 Upcoming Training Events & Conferences

2

Focus on Chapter Events 3

2015 Upcoming Programs

4

EYE on the Profession

5

Membership and

Certification News

6

Call for Volunteers 7

Chapter Achievement

Program (CAP)

8

Sponsorship Recognition 9

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IIA is offering the following free members only webinars:

IIA Global presents:

17-November-2015

Members-only Webinar: Measuring IA Value and Performance

IIA Canada presents:

2-November-2015

Board Oversight of Internal Audit – How to Maximize IA Value

18-November-2015

Computer Forensics Supporting Auditors (in French)

8-December-2015

The Key Issues Facing Risk Managers in the Next 5 Years

2015 / 2016 Upcoming Training Events

Upcoming Conferences

Conference Date Location

Super Strategies Conference November 3–5, 2015 Las Vegas, NV

2015 Southern Regional Conference November 8–11, 2015 New Orleans, LA

General Audit Management Conference March 7–9, 2016 Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center /

Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX

Gaming & Hospitality Conference April 6–8, 2016 The Mirage / Las Vegas, NV

Central Regional Conference May 1–4, 2016 Music City Center/Nashville, TN

International Conference – IIA 75th Anniversary Celebra-

tion! July 17–20, 2016 Javits Convention Center / New York, NY

Governance, Risk, and Control Conference Aug. 22–24, 2016 Diplomat Resort & Spa / Ft. Lauderdale, FL

All Star Conference Oct. 17–19, 2016 The Mirage / Las Vegas, NV

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Saskatchewan Chapter The IIA Saskatchewan Chapter is excited to bring this innovative & highly sought after course at the KPMG

Offices in Regina Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

The Effective Auditor: Understanding and Applying Emotional Intelligence

Have you ever encountered a “difficult person” while engaged in an audit? Do you wonder why your com-

munications get through to some people but others seem to have heard a different message? Auditors

need specific technical skills to be successful in their jobs, but that’s only half the picture. They need to be

able to deal with all kinds of people, too. Research indicates approximately one-third of the difference be-

tween top and average performance is due to technical skill and cognitive ability. The remaining two-thirds

is attributed to emotional competence.

The early registration discount for this course ends on Friday, October 30, 2015. Prices will increase $100

per person after the 30th. Visit www.iiasask.ca for more details.

San Francisco Chapter The IIA San Francisco Chapter is hosting the upcoming IIA Seminar courses at the MicroTek Training Fa-

cility on November 17–20, 2015. The courses are developed and facilitated by seasoned internal audit pro-

fessionals and will provide you with the skills you need to drive results. The following courses are being of-

fered:

November 17–18, 2015

Auditing Contracts: From Planning to Reporting

Audit Report Writing

CIA Learning System Prep Course, 2-Day Instructor-led — Part 3

COSO-based Internal Auditing

Critical Thinking for Internal Auditors

November 17–20, 2015

Auditor-in-charge Tools and Techniques

Beginning Auditor Tools and Techniques

Leadership Skills for Auditors

November 19–20, 2015

Construction Activity: Audit Strategies

Fraud Detection, Deterrence, and Incident Response for Internal Auditors

Statistical Sampling for Internal Auditors

The Effective Auditor: Understanding and Applying Emotional Intelligence

Click on any course to see a full description and outline. Courses are subject to cancellation or change.

Focus on Chapter Events

November 2015 IIA Edmonton - Chapter Newsletter Page 4

2015 Upcoming Programs – November Luncheon

Background: Gain an understanding of the key risks/challenges/opportunities that Chief

Information Officers (CIOs) face and how internal audit can be of assistance

to CIOs.

Bio of Speakers:

Mark Brisson:

As the ADM of Service Modernization, Mark is responsible for leading cross-

ministry initiatives and bringing government representatives together to pro-

mote a one-enterprise information management and technology approach.

The division plays a critical role in engaging partners to leverage information

and communication technology and find innovative solutions to modernize

how government delivers services and interacts with Albertans. Mark is also the Corporate Chief Information

Office for the Government of Alberta (GoA), responsible for fostering a consistent approach to decision-

making and governance of information management and technology.

Before joining Service Alberta in April 2014, Mark was the departmental Chief Information Officer for Health,

and the ADM of two large divisions in Information Management and Technology and Health Workforce. He

has over 18 years of experience leading business and policy transformation initiatives at regional, provincial,

and pan-Canadian levels of the public sector. Away from the workplace, Mark is very much a family man with

four busy sons, and he has enjoyed being a coach and mentor for many years within the St. Albert hockey

and baseball communities.

Mark Bryant: As chief information officer, Mark is responsible for the strategic and innovative advancement of information

technology (IT) within the PCL family of companies. Mark has over two decades of IT expertise, having

served in the financial services, software, manufacturing, and AEC (architecture, engineering, and construc-

tion) industries. Prior to joining PCL he led the technology operations at a century-old financial services firm

and was CIO at a leading planning, engineering, and consulting firm.

Mark received his business administration accreditation from Sheridan College in Ontario and additional cre-

dentials related to e-commerce from the Ivey School of Business. Mark completed his CIO MBA at Boston

University.

This event is sponsored by EY. For more information and to register for the luncheon go to:

http://www.etouches.com/iiaedmontonnovemberluncheon

Registration Deadline: Friday November 13, 2015 at 12 pm.

Topic: CIO Challenges and

How Internal Audit Can

Help

Date and Location:

Wednesday, November

18, 2015

Westin Hotel 12 - 1 PM

(doors open at 11:30).

——————— WE WELCOME YOUR INPUT! ———————

The IIA Edmonton Chapter is always on the lookout for your suggestions. If you have a topic you would like to see included, or a sug-

gestion for a speaker, please contact John Bowers at jbowers@smsequip.com , or any Chapter Board member.

November 2015 IIA Edmonton - Chapter Newsletter Page 5

EYE on the Profession

Mastering Risk

The State of Risk Management in Canada 2015

In early 2015, Crowe Risk Consulting, in collaboration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Canada, launched an inaugural survey of risk management professionals to identify best practices in internal au-dit and risk management in Canadian organizations. This survey was undertaken as part of an ongoing initia-tive to recognize organizations that have demonstrated sustained efforts toward mastering risk.

The respondents represented a broad cross-section of Canadian industries and organizations, with heavy representation from the public sector and the banking, insurance, and financial services industries.

Crowe Risk Consulting interviewed select organizations and prepared candidate files for evaluation and recognition by an eminent jury of risk and audit professionals.

On October 15, 2015 Crowe Risk Consulting and IIA Canada hosted the inaugural Mastering Risk Awards, a thought leadership program culminating in the release of an IIA Canada whitepaper and presentation of Can-ada's first Mastering Risk Awards for achievement in internal audit and risk management frameworks and practices. To see the winners and read more, please click here https://chapters.theiia.org/IIA%20Canada/News/Pages/White-Paper-Released-at-Mastering-Risk-Awards.aspx

The IIA Canada and Crowe Risk Consulting wish to thank the nearly 120 survey participants, the award nom-

inees, the Steering Committee and our eminent Jury for their roles leading to the event's celebration of out-

standing achievement.

DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER

November 2015 IIA Edmonton - Chapter Newsletter Page 6

Membership and Certification News

The IIA offers a comprehensive certification portfolio for Internal Auditors that can serve as a key to unlocking

your next opportunity within the profession. By earning your Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®), Certified Gov-

ernment Auditing Professional® (CGAP®), Certified Financial Services Auditor® (CFSA®), Certification in

Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance® (CRMA®) certifica-

tions, your clients and employer know that you are knowledgeable and committed to ensuring quality is part

of everything you do. Visit the IIA’s Certification pages at https://na.theiia.org/certification/Pages/

Certification.aspx or contact Mariesa Carbone (Mariesa.Carbone@mnp.ca) IIA Edmonton Chapter – Director

for more information.

The IIA Edmonton Chapter would like to recognize the following member who recently achieved a designa-

tion.

Calling All Certified Individuals Earn and Report Your CPE Credits Dec. 31, 2015 is just around the corner. Don’t let the end-of-year rush sneak up on you when it comes to

earning and reporting your CPE credits.

Comply with your CPE requirements and continue enjoying the benefits of your certified status.

Click the buttons below to access additional information regarding compliance with IIA CPE require-

ments:

Name Designation

Issakha Dia Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)

——————— WE WELCOME YOUR ASSISTANCE ———————

The IIA Edmonton Chapter is seeking new board members and a volunteer coordinator. If you are willing to assist please contact

John Bowers at jbowers@smsequip.com , or any Chapter Board member.

November 2015 IIA Edmonton - Chapter Newsletter Page 7

Call for Volunteers

Make a difference in your profession by becoming an IIA Volunteer! The IIA Edmonton Chapter is currently looking for members who would like to volunteer in the following positions:

A. IIA Edmonton Chapter Board

The IIA Edmonton Chapter Board of Directors consists of approximately 15 Directors, including a President, Vice-President Program and Vice President Membership. The IIA Edmonton Board is seeking qualified mem-bers to serve in the following leadership roles:

2 Directors without Portfolio (main task will be assisting Board members with assigned portfolio’s as needed)

All positions will be for a six month term. New elections will be taking place in May 2016.

B. IIA Edmonton 50th

Anniversary Organizing Committee The IIA Edmonton Chapter Board is looking for members to serve on the IIA Edmonton 50th Anniversary Organizing Committee. Our Chapter will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2016 and we are looking for enthusi-astic members to come up with ideas to mark this milestone. The Committee will report to the Board.

C. 2017 IIA National Conference Organizing Committee IIA Edmonton has been chosen to be the host city for the 2017 IIA National Conference. This is a tremen-dous opportunity for our Chapter. The Organizing Committee is currently looking for qualified members to serve in the following positions:

Secretary Program Co-Chair Sponsorship and Exhibitor Chair Social Media Chair Facilities Chair

Leslie Glasbeek and Cheryl Persson are the Co-Chairs for this event. Please note that the amount of time for this event and the activities leading to this event will span over 2 years. We will also have the assistance of a Professional Conference Organizer and IIA Canada staff for the actual event. Application Process

To submit an application or request more information on any of these positions, please send an e-mail to leslie.g lasbeek

@edmonton.ca. The e-mail should indicate the position of interest and why you are qualified to fill this position. The applica-

tion process will close on November 30, 2015.

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For the 2013/2014 Chapter Year the Edmonton Chapter once again achieved Platinum status in the IIA’s

Chapter Achievement Program (CAP).

To qualify for recognition in the IIA’s CAP program, Chapters must earn specific minimum Chapter Achieve-

ment points in the categories of:

Service to Members

Service to the Profession

Chapter Administration

Once the chapter has met or exceeded the minimum CAP Requirements in the three categories (above), the

chapter will have reached the BRONZE performance level. A chapter can advance to SILVER or GOLD lev-

els by accumulating specified point levels defined by the IIA across the categories above. PLATINUM is a

special level recognizing chapters that attain GOLD status for 10 of 11 consecutive years. A chapter will con-

tinue to be recognized as platinum level each year thereafter as long as it reaches the Gold CAP level every

year.

YOU support our Chapter Achievements! Please report on eligible activities.

The Edmonton Chapter receives Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) points for a variety of activities in-cluding:

applicable non-compensated speaking engagements,

training sessions facilitated,

advocacy efforts at Post Secondary institutions,

articles submitted or published in the Internal Auditor magazine or other professional journals,

writing of exam questions accepted by the IIA, or even

volunteering by chapter members for things like the Junior Achievement Program.

We are asking all members to email us details of any activities that our members are carrying out which may be eligible for acknowledgement in our monthly Chapter Achievement reporting to the IIA North America.

Please send details of activities to our webmaster email address at iiaedmonton_website@outlook.com or to

the Chapter President at jbowers@smsequip.com

Not sure if your activities qualify? Contact us as the email addresses above and we will be happy to

confirm if the activities may qualify. Please don’t hesitate to submit potential qualifying activities — we want

to fully report on and receive recognition for all eligible accomplishments of our Chapter members!

Chapter Achievement Program (CAP Program)

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IIA Edmonton would like to acknowledge the following group of on-line sponsors to our website. Please take the opportunity to visit these sponsors through the following link at the IIA-Edmonton website:

https://chapters.theiia.org/edmonton/Pages/Our-Sponsors.aspx