The Spreadsheet · Location: Creekside Conference & Event Center (700 Creekside Plaza, Gahanna) Cost: $25 Registration Deadline: April 8th at 3 PM Are you getting the right information

As the end of the Chapter year

approaches, it‘s time to nominate

and elect new officers to govern

the Central Ohio IIA Chapter for

2011 – 2012. In this article, I

would like to give you a little

insight into this process and also

present volunteer opportunities

that are available in the up com-

ing chapter year (June 1 – May

31).

Throughout the year the nomi-

nation process allows the mem-

bership and the nomination com-

mittee to identify our potential

officers for the new year. These

nominees will be presented to

the membership, at the April

12th meeting by our Nomination

Chairperson, Mukesh Singh. The

next step is to vote for the se-

lected nominees who will fill the

six officer positions. The elec-

tion also occurs at our April

meeting. Upon election, the new

officers will assume their respon-

sibilities for the next chapter

year. Each term lasts for one

year; however, we do have indi-

viduals who have been nomi-

nated and elected to serve in the

same position for multiple years.

Also, see page 6 for additional

information.

What else can you do to help

the chapter if being an officer is

not your cup of tea?

There are many ways to help the

chapter from attending the

monthly meetings and seminars,

to volunteering on the many

chapter committees. These

committees are put in place to

support the overall goals of the

chapter which ultimately benefit

the membership. The officers are responsible to assist and

support their respective commit-

tees.

A few examples of the various

committees include: attendance/

registration, awards/gifts, career

fair, CPE, facilities, membership,

speakers, etc. As you can see,

the committees are very broad

in subject matter. We encour-

age volunteers to serve on multi-

ple committees with each com-

mittee having at least two volun-

teers.

If you have any interest in serving

on one or more committees,

please contact me or any of our

other officers. You will also have

the opportunity to volunteer on

our many committees at the May (Continued on page 2)

1st Vice President’s

Message:

What is the Nomination &

Election Process and How

Can I Help?

The Spreadsheet

March 2011

Volume 2, Issue 9

Future Events 2

April Luncheon

Event

3

IIA Training 4

Job Opportunities 8

District News 12

List of Officers 18

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

SPECIAL POINTS OF

INTEREST:

Training sponsored by the

Chapter

Job Opportunities

April Luncheon Event

Robert Half Article

News from around the District

John Slavnik

Chapter 1st Vice President

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meeting. A sign up sheet will be at the

registration table, along with a complete

listing of the Chapter‘s committees.

By getting involved, you get to help influ-

ence what the chapter will be doing in the

current year, as well as meeting and work-

ing with a very diverse group of auditors/

professionals. You will be working with

individuals with a wide range of experi-

ences and responsibilities, giving you the

opportunity to expand on your career.

As you can see there are many ways to get

involved in your local IIA Chapter. Make

this the year you make a difference in your

Chapter and yourself.

John

(Continued from page 1)

1st Vice President’s Message Cont.

April 12th: Chapter Luncheon - Report Writing by Mike Parkes, from Crowe Horwath LLP 20th: “In-charge/Experienced Senior/New Manager Auditor School: Supervising Audits and Auditors”

by Raven Catlin 25th: “Beginning Auditor Bootcamp” by Raven Catlin

May

10th: Chapter Luncheon - Networking and Year-end Celebration by Tom Andreesen, Robert Half

TBD: Clippers Baseball Game June

Social Event: Annual Golf Outing

Save the Date for Upcoming Chapter Events

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at the right times? Are you familiar with your organiza-tion’s fraud reporting proto-cols? This presentation will provide an overview of audit reporting and communication processes, discussing common types of audit reports, how to write effective findings and opinions and how to tailor your approach to get the most value from your audits. Attendees will also learn about effective techniques that can assist in drafting re-

Date: Tuesday, April 12th

Time: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

CPE: 2 CPE

Location: Creekside Conference &

Event Center

(700 Creekside Plaza, Gahanna)

Cost: $25

Registration Deadline: April 8th at

3 PM

Are you getting the right information into the right hands

ports as well as emails and other professional communica-tions . Presented by Mike Parkes from Crowe Horwath LLP.

April Luncheon:

Audit Report Writing

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ister for the event

Jeremy Tiller, Scotts Miracle Gro

Brett Tomoff, KPMG LLP

Calvin Stauffer, KPMG LLP

Daniel Messner, Dept of Defense Inspector General

Peter Stansbery, KPMG LLP

Welcome New Chapter Members

Many of us are inundated with unnecessary emails, so the ―opt-out‖ or ―unsubscribe‖ buttons have become popular. However, if you‘re not receiving newsletters and updates from the Central Ohio Chapter of The IIA, it could be because you opted out of IIA com-munications, which includes national and local communications. To make sure you‘re receiving information about local events and opportunities, follow the simple instructions below. The IIA continues to refine commu-nication practices to ensure that you only

receive relevant messages.

1. Log in to The IIA‘s website at www.theiia.org with your member

number and password.

2. At the top of the screen, select

‗Update Your Profile.‘

3. Under ‗Profile Information‘ click ‗Edit.‘

4. Scroll down to ‗contact preferences‘ and make sure to check ‗yes‘ for the item ‗May The IIA and your local affili-

ate contact you by e-mail?‘

Please take this opportunity to review and refresh the rest of your profile informa-tion, and remember, you can opt out of solicitations and related party offers while continuing to receive official IIA and chap-ter communications. Anyone having trou-ble viewing or updating their profile and changing their settings can contact mem-bership services at (407) 937-1111 or

[email protected].

Make Sure You’re Receiving

Central Ohio Chapter Updates

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The Central Ohio Chapter of The IIA is excited to offer the following training:

April 20 – 22, 2011, 8:30 AM – 5 PM

“In-charge/Experienced Senior/New Manager Auditor School: Supervising Audits and Auditors”

Presenter Raven Catlin, consistently one of our highest rated instructors, delivers this invaluable course covering audit execution, supervision, review and reporting – at an unbeatable price per CPE! Three days of extensive audit training, locally delivered with NO out-of-pocket-expenses. Group discounts are also available to realize further savings. For those on a tight training budget, you have an affordable training option. $675 – Group Rate (for 3 or more from an audit group) $750 – Individual IIA Member $800 – Individual – NON-IIA Member ------------------------------------------ Who should attend: Audit professionals new to supervising audits and those that will soon be charged with supervising audits. Course Outline (24 CPE): Day 1: What makes a good audit supervisor? Project management techniques Time management for you and your team Annual audit planning and risk assessments Day 2: Planning the audit engagement Audit budgets Audit staff performance and employee retention Motivating a team Engagement supervision needs and techniques Workpaper reviews Day 3: Reviewing audit concerns Assessing residual (relative) risk Audit report contents Communicating audit results to audit clients Closing the audit Managing audit follow-up activity

A GREAT TRAINING AT AN UNBEATABLE PRICE Link: http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm/view.events/cid/38

Location: Confluence, Columbus, Ohio

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The Central Ohio Chapter of The IIA is excited to offer the following training:

April 25 – 28, 2011, 8:30 AM – 5 PM

“Beginning Auditor Bootcamp” Presenter Raven Catlin, consistently one of our highest rated instructors, delivers this invaluable course covering audit execution, supervision, review and reporting – at an unbeatable price per CPE! Four days of extensive audit training, locally delivered with NO out-of-pocket-expenses. Group discounts are also available to realize further savings. For those on a tight training budget, you have an affordable training option. $800 – Group Rate (for 3 or more from an audit group) $875 – Individual IIA Member $950 – Individual – NON-IIA Member Attendees will:

Learn the skills it takes to be a great internal auditor

Explore the professional standards for internal auditing and build a foundation to become a certified internal auditor

Understand the importance of relationship management in the internal audit process

Gain the skills necessary to conduct effective audit interviews

Practice essential audit skills

Learn risk and control concepts, how to identify and evaluate controls, and how to explain risks and intelligent controls to others

Develop critical communication skills, including communicating engagement results Course Outline (32 CPE): 1. What it takes to be an internal auditor in today’s world 2. Roles and responsibilities of internal auditors 3. IPPF and Internal Auditing Standards 4. Interviewing – building rapport, questioning techniques, active listening, interpreting the interview, best

practices 5. Key concepts of internal controls – defining controls, COSO, control limitations 6. Introduction to Information Technology – concepts and definitions, control frameworks (COSO, COBIT,

Netcentric, FISCAM, NIST Special Publication 800-series on Security Controls for Federal Information Systems, GAIT, GTAG)

7. Introduction to fraud – types of fraud, internal audit’s responsibility 8. Risk assessment – audit planning overview, COSO ERM, engagement level risk assessment 9. Audit engagement planning – opening meetings, interview, walkthroughs, risk and control matrix, audit

programs 10. Control identification 11. Designing tests of controls and substantial testing – types of evidence, sources of evidence, selecting the

right test, CAATs 12. Sample selection – non-statistical sampling, statistical sampling 13. Engagement documentation and workpaper requirements – narratives, flowcharts, audit evidence,

workpapers, automated audit processes 14. Writing audit observations 15. Communicating engagement results 16. Corrective action follow-up procedures

A GREAT TRAINING AT AN UNBEATABLE PRICE Link: http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm/view.events/cid/38

Location: Brio, Polaris Fashion Place, Columbus, Ohio

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Call for Nominations: Board of Trustees The Nomination Committee of the Board of Trustees for the Central Ohio Chapter of The IIA is seeking

qualified candidates for election to the chapter’s Board of Trustees. The Board will have four openings

each for a three-year term beginning June 1, 2011.

Thus far two individuals have expressed interest in serving the chapter on the Board – Bob Cupples and

Mukesh Singh.

If you or someone you know is interested in running for one of the open Board positions, please contact

Clay McCord ([email protected]) no later than 5:00PM ET Thursday, April 7th.

Nominations received after the deadline may not be available to list on the ballot. The chapter elections

will be held on Tuesday, April 12th during the regular chapter meeting at Confluence Park Restaurant.

Call for Nominations: Executive Committee The Nomination Committee is developing a slate of recommended

candidates for election to the chapter’s leadership roles for the

upcoming (2011-12) chapter year.

Nominations from the membership are always welcomed. To

ensure all eligible candidates are considered, the Nomination Committee is asking for candidate

referrals directly from the membership prior to chapter election on April 12th.

The Executive Committee is comprised of the leadership positions listed below.

Chapter President

First Vice President

Second Vice President

Chapter Secretary

Chapter Treasurer

Corresponding Secretary

If you or someone you know is interested in running for a position on the Executive Committee, please

contact Mukesh Singh ([email protected]) no later than 5:00PM ET Thursday, April 7th.

Nominations received after this deadline may not be available to list on the ballot. The chapter elections

will be held on Tuesday, April 12th during the regular chapter meeting at Confluence Park Restaurant.

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Chapter Elections: April 12, 2010 The Central Ohio Chapter of the IIA will elect officers for the upcoming chapter

year as well as four open positions on the Board of Trustees.

WHEN: During the chapter’s regular monthly luncheon meeting on April 12th.

WHERE: Confluence Park Restaurant

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Job Opportunity—Goodwill Columbus

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Job Opportunity—Schneider Downs

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Job Opportunity—WV University

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Job Opportunity—Huntington

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Job Opportunity—Marathon

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Cincinnati Chapter

Dayton Chapter

Northeast Ohio Chapter

Pittsburgh Chapter

You never know; you might just

find a training event that you other-

wise wouldn‘t be able to attend.

Our sister chapters provide excel-

lent opportunities for members to

attend a training or other event if

traveling for the job, or if the topic is

of significant interest.

We encourage you to check out the

chapter websites of our sister chap-

ters for training opportunities that

may be beneficial to you. We have

links to their websites on our web-

site, and they are provided here:

News from Around the District

As a way to aid our members who are currently unemployed, we are offering for no-charge the opportu-nity to place a brief professional advertisement in the Chapter’s newsletter and on its website. The fol-lowing lists the requirements and restrictions regarding professional advertisements: You must be a member of the Chapter to place an advertisement Information provided will be posted without access restrictions in the newsletter and on our Chap-

ter’s website If space is limited in the newsletter, the advertisement will appear simply as a link in the newsletter

and with the link leading to the full advertisement on the website All submissions must be received by the 1st of the month to be posted in the upcoming newsletter;

submissions received after the deadline will be posted the following month We reserve the right to reject a submission for inappropriate content or modify a submission that

exceeds the space limitation At any point in time the Chapter can discontinue this service at its discretion. If you are currently unemployed and would like to use this service, please provide the following informa-tion: Name Certifications and education Contact information (phone number, email address) Brief description of qualifications (30 words or less)

Benefit for Unemployed Members

Name: Steve Zwelling

Certifications/Education: CIA, CPA, CISA, CDP; BS (Accounting) - The Ohio State University

Contact Information: 614-595-5346; [email protected]

Experience/Qualifications: Internal operations auditor who enjoys doing the detail. Excellent communications skills—written and

verbal. Problem solver.

Are you an employer looking to fill a position? Here is the place you should look first! We are providing listings of individuals who are seeking employment opportunities including contact information and a brief

summary of qualification and/or experience.

Employment Wanted

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For a membership application, contact Terri Berchak at [email protected]

All presentation information, including PowerPoint presentations as provided by the speakers, are included on our Chapter website under the Members Only section. You will need to log in first to gain access, but then will be able

to view, save, and print the presentation information. A quick link to this information is as follows:

http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm/members.welcome/cid/38

Are You Wondering How to Get

Presentations from Chapter Luncheons

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We‘re always calculating our Chapter Achievement Program points and we

need to know when any of you participate in either of the following activities:

Speaking on an internal audit topic at a meeting, seminar, or CPE class.

Submitting an article to a trade publication such as The Internal Auditor,

CAE Bulletin, IIA Educator, and other specialty newsletters.

If you have participated in one or more of these activities, please e-mail the

details to David Halm at [email protected]

Help Us Reach Gold in the CAP Program

QUICK LINKS

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The IIA Central Ohio Chapter would love to share information about accomplishments, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, births of children, or any other personal announcement you may be interested in ―bragging‖ about to your colleagues - after all, the

news of the day is dreary so we should celebrate each other‘s special events!

To have your announcement posted in the newsletter, simply send an e-mail to [email protected] including your name and

the announcement, including a photo if available. Restrictions include:

You must be a member of the Central Ohio Chapter

We reserve the right to reject a submission for inappropriate content or modify a submission for length

At any point in time the Chapter can discontinue this service at its discretion

Advertising in The IIA Central Ohio

Chapter Publication

Have a Personal Announcement to Share?

Page 16

The IIA Central Ohio Chapter offers its members and non-members the opportunity to advertise job openings in the Chapter’s monthly IIA

publication, The Spreadsheet, have them posted on the Chapter’s website, and have them distributed to the Chapter members through e-

mail for a nominal cost. For members and those organizations with member employees, an ad is $100 and for non-member organizations

the cost is $250. This provides direct access to a large dedicated pool of individuals in the profession. Please direct your job posting adver-

tisements to Ruth Nouanesengsy at [email protected]. Submissions should be made by the 10th of the month to be included in the

current month’s newsletter which is typically published on or near the 15th of the month.

In addition to advertising job openings, organizations can support the Chapter’s website for an annual sponsorship fee of $100. This will

entitle each sponsor the opportunity to place their logo on the website. Your organization’s support is greatly appreciated. Please take ad-

vantage of these services. Please direct your sponsorship inquiries to Amy Schwartz at [email protected].

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Do Your Employees Feel Valued?

Recognizing employees for first-rate work

isn’t just a nice gesture: It boosts morale,

increases productivity, and helps retain top

performers. But singling out staff who

make a difference often becomes an “I’ll-

get-around-to-it-later” task for busy man-

agers. Many wait too long for kudos to

have the desired impact, fail to match

praise with the achievement, or forget to

say thank you altogether.

If you’ve been faltering lately in giving

hardworking team members rewards for

exceptional effort, take action now. Hiring

of financial professionals is beginning to

accelerate, and you don’t want to risk los-

ing your best employees to the competition

because they don’t feel valued. Here are

three ways to let talented professionals

know you appreciate their contributions:

Give timely praise – and encourage oth-

ers to do so, too.

Be quick to acknowledge employees’ ac-

complishments. Often, a verbal thank-you

or handwritten note directly from you can

go a long way toward making a team

member feel valued. However, accolades

shouldn’t come just from the top. Praise

from colleagues is often as meaningful as a

nod from a manager, so be sure to foster a

culture that encourages peers to commend

each other openly for a job well done.

How you offer kudos depends on the situa-

tion. Some ideas: Praising an individual or

an entire project team during a staff meet-

ing, spotlighting their achievements in an

article on the firm’s intranet or in its news-

letter, or rewarding them with a paid day

off or a special outing such as lunch or a

movie.

Reward your top people.

Elevating high-

performing em-

ployees to the

next level has

always been a

practical way to

reward top talent.

But in the current economy, upward oppor-

tunities may be scarce for firms who had to

reduce staff and are still operating with

smaller budgets.

If you’re unable to promote deserving

employees right now, invest in their con-

tinued growth through relevant training.

Twenty-nine percent of chief financial

officers interviewed in a new Robert Half

survey said their companies will offer

subsidized training and education this year

as a way to reward, attract and hold on to

talented financial professionals. Also keep

staff feeling engaged by expanding their

scope of responsibility or assigning chal-

lenging projects. Be sure to first discuss

these opportunities with them and find out if

there are other developmental areas they might

prefer.

Don’t go overboard: Make praise meaning-

ful.

While there’s no substitute for thanking em-

ployees for their hard work and accomplish-

ments on a regular basis, be careful not to take

it too far. Avoid praising team members for

simply carrying out their

basic job requirements

and reserve accolades for

truly standout perform-

ance. When possible, tie

recognition to achieve-

ment of specific business

results.

A culture that recognizes and rewards high

performance is a key aspect of the most suc-

cessful companies. Your most valued staff

members need to know they make a difference

and that the firm performs better because they

are part of the team.

This article is provided courtesy of Robert Half

Management Resources, North America’s larg-

est consulting services firm providing senior-

level accounting and finance professionals on a

project basis. For further information, visit

www.roberthalfmr.com or follow Robert Half

Management Resources on Twitter at twit-

ter.com/roberthalfmr

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Showing talented employees how much

their contributions are appreciated

should always be at the top of managers’

to-do lists

Clay McCord, CIA, CAMS [email protected] Carl Mayer, CPA [email protected] Ram Sastry, CIA, CISA, PMP, CFE, CISSP, GSNA [email protected]

Tom Seiler, JD, CPA (Chair) [email protected] Genevieve M. Ishmael, MBA, CISA [email protected] Howard Gatoff, CIA [email protected] Joe Bell, CPA, CIA, CGAP [email protected] Harold W. Saunders, CGFM [email protected] Robert Cupples, CIA, CFE, CGFM, MBA, CPCM [email protected] Mukesh Singh, MBA, LLM [email protected] Douglas L. Mutchler, CIA, CGAP [email protected]

President Donald R. Owens, CBA, CPA, CIA, CFSA, CFF [email protected] 1st Vice President John R. Slavnik, CPA, CIA [email protected] 2nd Vice President Michael Parkes, CIA, CISA [email protected] Secretary Eric Zhang, CIA, CISA [email protected] Treasurer Amy Schwartz, CPA, CIA [email protected]

Corresponding Secretary Robert E. Mackey, M.F.E., CPA, CIA [email protected] Past President 2009—10 David J. Halm, CIA [email protected]

THE IIA CENTRAL OHIO CHAPTER

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

THE IIA CENTRAL OHIO CHAPTER

OFFICERS 2010—2011

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IIA Membership Information:

If you are not yet a member of The IIA, we would love for you to

be a part of the IIA’s Central Ohio Chapter! You will find the

benefits of becoming a member, fee information, and membership

applications on The IIA’s website at www.theiia.org. Check out

the “Membership Benefits” section to find out why YOU should

join.

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Visit us on the web at

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Do you have an article or other information you would like to have published in THE SPREADSHEET? Submissions may be sent to the editor by the first Friday of the month for inclusion in that month’s

newsletter.

Ruth E. Nouanesengsy, Newsletter Editor

[email protected]

Keep in touch with chapter news through our homepage

http://www.theiia.org/chapters/centralohio

THE SPREADSHEET is published monthly during the chapter year by the

Central Ohio Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors

Remember to Register for Events Please register for events (luncheons and breakfasts) by the Wednesday prior to the event. This lets us request the right size room with adequate seating and food. THANKS!!