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Officer Message The Nashville IIA Chapter began the calendar year with our monthly lunch
meeting at Cracker Barrel headquarters in Lebanon. We had a great turnout
of approximately 70 attendees. Our visit included lunch of some favorite
menu items from Cracker Barrel, company trivia, a risk assessment
presentation by Marcus Lavendar and a tour of the DÉCOR warehouse. Thanks
to Bruce and the entire Cracker Barrel audit staff for their hospitality
and for making our first lunch meeting of the calendar year a great
success! As we continue our year "Road to Platinum", the chapter officers and board
of governors are committed to providing value to you as an IIA member. One
of the primary, tangible ways we strive to accomplish this goal, is through
our affordable, quality continuing professional education. Since I have
been an IIA member, I have relied on the chapter's CPE opportunities to
fill most of my continuing education requirements - and I have not been
disappointed. The variety of topics related to internal auditing and the
quality of speakers have been consistently above par. Check out the body
of this newsletter and the chapter website for the upcoming CPE
opportunities. In early March, Roger McDaniel will be teaching the chapter's CIA exam
review course at Lipscomb University. See the chapter website to view the
review course brochure. If you are not already a CIA, this is a great
opportunity to enhance your credentials as an internal auditor. The IIA
will certify its 100,000th CIA in the near future. The individual who
becomes the 100,000th CIA will receive a special certificate presentation
at an IIA event (with travel expenses paid), recognition for the local
chapter and a commemorative brick with their name placed outside the IIA's
global headquarters. In addition to the CIA certification, the IIA offers
other certifications that increase your credibility within your company and
the profession. You can find the information at www.theiia.org. Looking forward to seeing you at our next chapter meeting! Kristin Parks, CIA, CPA
Nashville Chapter Secretary
Announcements & Reminders Annual Auditors and Accountants Seminar Monday, January 31, 2011 Location
Lifeway Christian Resources
One Lifeway Plaza, Nashville Time
8am to 4pm
(Registration starts at 7:15am) Topic
The Promise of Performance Auditing
. Challenges ~ Evidence and Criteria
. Successful Audits Aimed at Achieving Macro-Level Impact
. Conceptual Framework for Performance Audits
. Rethinking Risk Analysis
. Audit and the Political Process
. Mind the Gap - The Disconnect Between Regular Folks and People In Charge Speaker
Dr. Mark Funkhouser
Mayor of Kansas City, MO CPE
8 Hours Cost
Single Ticket: $150
Group Discount (3+ per Co): $140
Bridge Member: $140
After January 19: $175 Deadline for registration is
Noon on Thurs, January 27, 2011. Click here to register!
Click here for the event brochure! February Monthly IIA Luncheon Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Location
Lifeway Christian Resources
One Lifeway Plaza, Nashville Time
11:30am to 1:45pm
(Registration starts at 11am) Topic
Disaster Recovery Planning Panel Discussion Expected Panel Participants
Gaylord Entertainment Company
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)
Metro Water Services CPE
2 Hours Cost
Members $20
Government $10
Non-Members $25 Deadline for registration is
Noon on Thurs, February 3, 2011. Click here to register! Redbooks for Sale! The Nashville Chapter currently has the International Professional
Practices Framework (2009) books available for sale at $30. Please contact
Cindy Walker to order and obtain your copies. Please be aware that in
October 2010 The IIA announced 26 revisions to the International Standards
for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). The changes
took effect January 1, 2011.
March CIA Exam Review Course Sat, March 5 & Sun, March 6, 2011 Location
Ezell Center, Room 205 at Lipscomb University, Nashville Time
(Registration starts at 7:30am)
Part 1: Internal Audit Activity's Role
Sat, March 5 at 8am to 11:30am
Part 2: Conducting the Engagement
Sat, March 5 at 12:30pm to 4pm
Part 3: Business Analysis & IT
Sun, March 6 at 8am to 4pm
Part 4: Business Mgmt Skills
Not reviewed live, but free access to the Audit Services internal audit
manual will be provided for 60 days for use in review. Speaker
Roger McDaniel, President of Audit Services www.auditservices.com CPE
Part 1 3.5 Hours
Part 2 3.5 Hours
Part 3 7 Hours Cost
Parts 1 & 2 $100 Per Part
Enroll for Both $190
Part 3 $150
Parts 1, 2 & 3 $330
Lunch is NOT included. Deadline for registration is
Noon on Fri, February 25, 2011. Click here to register!
Click here for the event brochure! 2010-2011 Nashville Member Directory Available The 2010-2011 Nashville Membership Directory is available here for our
members!
March Monthly IIA Luncheon Tuesday, March 8, 2010 Location
Lifeway Christian Resources
One Lifeway Plaza, Nashville Time
11:30am to 2pm
(Registration starts at 11am) Topic
The Four Cornerstones of Leadership
Understanding the path to develop and strengthen management and leadership
skills. Participants gain clarity about requirements required to become a
21st century leader, as well as insight into the challenges of personal
growth and change. Speaker
Dan Haile, ACC, CPA, CIA
of Haile Coaching & Leadership CPE
1.5 Hours Cost
Members $20
Government $10
Non-Members $25 Deadline for registration is
Noon on Thurs, March 3, 2011. Click here to register! Nashville Chapter Volunteers Needed We've started planning for 2011-2012 and we need you! The Chapter is
seeking volunteers for committees and committee chairs. There are a variety
of responsibilities and time-commitments available. Please contact Bill
Jackson to discuss your interests.
Member Networking Benefits As a result of the current economic environment, some members have recently
"separated" or been laid-off from their jobs. The Nashville Chapter
leadership wants to encourage those members to continue to attend our
monthly meetings and seminars. Therefore, the chapter leadership would
like to be sure you know that unemployed members may attend the monthly two-
hour Chapter meetings for FREE. Attendance allows you to keep updated in
the profession and network while searching for jobs. Please pass this
information along to Chapter members who may not be receiving this e-mail
due to their recent employment status change and ask them to update their
profi