The Lone Star Auditor

News and Information of the 

Institute of Internal Auditors - Austin Texas Chapter

The Austin Chapter has achieved Platinum status in the IIA's Chapter Achievement Program (CAP)

for fiscal years: 2009, 2010, & 2011

President's Message

(updated 01/08/12)

Dear Members,

I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season.  Our chapter year is half way over and it has been a great year so far. As we turn the corner on the remainder of the chapter year I would like say thank you to all the members for making the first half such a success.  We have had some exceptionally good and interesting speakers and topics and the trend is continuing into 2012.  Additionally, our attendance has been great in the first half of the year, so please let’s continue the positive direction in 2012.   

As 2011 ends the chapter is continuing to plan for the upcoming year, part of that planning entails new chapter leadership. If you are aware of someone you believe would be a great volunteer leader for our chapter or you are interested yourself, I strongly encourage you to submit any names and contact information to Rachel Snell, the chair of the Nominating Committee.  

I want to thank all of the chapter members who completed the annual membership and CAE surveys.  I would also like to thank all the members that completed the Chapter’s Research Committee Survey for the 2011-12 Chapter Research Project on internal quality assessments and compliance with Standard 1311 to identify best practices.

CAP Reporting Update

As of November, our chapter has earned 765 CAP Points. In order to reach Gold status and maintain our Platinum status, we have many more points to achieve.  If you want to know how you can help the chapter receive CAP points please contact me.

Community Tax Centers Assistance

I would like to pass on an opportunity to our members to volunteer to assist in tax preparation this year.   The Community Tax Centers provides free tax assistance for low income families and individuals in the Austin area.  This year the tax center will need over 700 volunteers to help complete the 20,000 tax returns.  There is no experience needed and they will be offering CPE credits again this year.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact

Lisa Sciorilli

Volunteer Coordinator

Community Tax Center

lisa.sciorilli@foundcom.org

Voicemail: 512-610-7382

Cell:  512-634-7137

Educational Opportunities

I would like to pass on two educational opportunities for you to consider.  

First, the San Antonio Chapter is celebrating 50 years as a chapter and they would like to celebrate with you.  The San Antonio Chapter is offering a full day seminar on February 22nd for only $50.00 if you sign up before January 31, 2012.  Please use the following link for additional information: http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm/view.event_detail/cid/76/event_id/18416

Second, the Dallas Chapter is offering a two seminar on February 16th and 17th for only $425.00 if you sign up before January 13, 2012 or just $475.00 after January 13, 2012.  Please the attached link for additional information.    http://dallasiia.org/Seminar_021612.htm

Thank you,

Darrell Carter

Chapter President

FY 2011 - 2012

Request for Information on Speaking Engagements

Chapter Officers - FY 2011-12

President 

Darrell Carter, MBA, CIA

darrell.carter@tdi.state.tx.us

President-elect

Rachel Snell, CIA

rachel.snell@ci.austin.tx.us

VP for CPE

Lori Oakley, CISA, CIA, CGAP

lori.oakley@farmersinsurance.com

Secretary

Katie Houston, MBA, CFE, CPA

katie.houston@dps.texas.gov

Treasurer

Natasha Mory

natasha.mory@yahoo.com

Past Presidents - FY 2011-12

Immediate Past President

Robert Elizondo, CIA, CGAP, CICA

robert.elizondo@austintexas.gov

Outgoing Past-President

Chapter Governors - FY 2011-12

3rd Year Governors

 Dinah Arce, CPA, CIA, CIDA, CFE

2nd Year Governors

Paula Bishir-Jensen, CIA, CGAP, CFE

paula.bishirjensen@txdot.gov

Bob Cates, CIA

robert.cates@lcra.org

Ken Mory, CPA, CIA, CISA

kenneth.mory@ci.austin.tx.us

1st Year Governors

Kathy Baca

kathy.baca@txdot.gov

IMPORTANT INFO ON REGISTRATION PROFILES

Multiple profiles with the same e-mail address have created a problem for our registration system.

SO, we have just gone through a "clean up" of the profile database and kept only the last profile created for each person.

Unfortunately, you may need to reset your password in order for your registration profiles to work.

There is a "forgot password" link just below the registration login - you must enter your e-mail address in order to receive an e-mail with a link to go through the reset password process.

If you do not receive the e-mail with the link, please ask for help an e-mail by clicking here instead of creating another profile.

As you may remember, we added the ability to update profile information when you register for a Chapter event.  However, it is a two step process.  

1) After you have logged-in to register for an event, if you change info on your registration info page, it will only be active for the event that you are registering for.

2) if you want to permanently change information on your profile, you must use the "edit your profile" option prior to registering for the event.  

One you see the "your profile has been updated" message after making the changes, you can then register for an event (without having to log-out and re-login).

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail by clicking here.

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 IIA - Austin Chapter Events Information

Feb 14, 2012

Registration is now open for our February Luncheon (thru Feb 10th at noon)

Luncheon Speaker:

Paul Morris, CPA, CIA - Texas Dept of Family & Protective Services

Topic:

"Identity Theft: Controls for the Protection of Personallly Identifiable Information"

[click here for luncheon and registration info]

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Mar 20, 2012

Registration is now open for our March Full-Day Seminar (thru Mar 16th at noon)

Full-Day Conference Theme

“March Audit Madness”

Developing & Enhancing Your Internal Audit Skills & Capacity

Speakers:

IIA - Austin Chapter members serving on IIA Committees

Full-Day Conference Topics:

“Take Charge of Your Career”

“Developing Strategic Capacity”

“What are the Traits Necessary to be Considered for Audit Leadership”

“Auditor Roles in Public Sector Performance Auditing & Measurement”

[click here for seminar and registration info]

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Registration is now open for our March Luncheon (thru Mar 16th at noon)

Luncheon Speaker:  

Paul Pettit, Director - Protiviti

IIA Southern District 1 Rep.

Topic:  

"Applying Data Analytics to Efficiently Audit Vendors and Contractors"

[click here for luncheon and registration info]

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April 10, 2012

Registration is now open for our April Luncheon (thru Apr 6th at noon)

Luncheon Speaker:

Ron Mendell, MS, CISSP - Austin Community College

Topic:

"Psychological Factors in Online Investigations"

[click here for luncheon and registration info]

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May 15, 2012

Registration is now open for our May Full-Day Seminar (thru May 11th at noon)

Full-Day Conference Theme

“Communication and Leadership”  

Full-Day Conference Speakers:

Amy Samet - Two-Time Toastmasters District International Speaking Champion, and Public Speaking Coach

Darren Mieskoski - Information Technology Specialist

Wendy Lomers, MBA, CPA - CFO for Acclaim Radiology Management

Topics:

”Memorable Meetings, Powerful Presentations, Compelling Conferences"

"Perspectives on Leadership"

"Tone at the Top"

[click here for luncheon and registration info]

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Registration is now open for our May Luncheon (thru May 11th at noon)

Luncheon Speaker:

Priscilla Oehlert, MBA, CIC, CRM, ARM - VP of Risk Management Programs for The National Alliance    

Topic:

"Staying One Step Ahead of the Nightly News"

[click here for luncheon and registration info]

 IIA - Headquarters Information

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Austin Chapter will host the IIA's 2012 Southern Regional Conference

Dates: September 16 - 19 , 2012

Location: Austin Hilton - Downtown

Conference Tracks

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If you have training funds you need to encumber or spend prior to 12/31/11, good news - Registration is NOW OPEN! 

Early Registration (before 07/31/2012):  $595 for members and $645 for non-members

Regular Registration (after 07/31/2012): $695 for members and $745 for non-members

(*  Additional fees for pre-conference seminar, CIA and CGAP review materials)

Click on the tile ad below to go to the information and registration website

1 free registration for every 10 registrations by the same office!

For registration by PO, please use the 800 number shown on the registration website.

For more information click here to e-mail Robert Elizondo.