I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E

President Letter 3

CAP Program 4

IIA Outstanding

Accounting Student

Achievement Award

5

Introduction to

Blockchain

6

IIA Presentation

Contest Topics for

Students

7

Speed Networking

at Carlow University

8

Members Only

Webinars

9

Updated CIA Info 10

IIA Related

Information

11-13

Chapter Volunteer

Opportunities

14

Advertisement 15

Internal Audit

Opportunities

16-18

Officers

Governors amp

Committees

19

P I T T S B U R G H C H A P T E R

Pittsburgh Chapter Newsletter J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F

I N T E R E S T

bull Introduction to Blockchain

bull New Location for Fraud Seminar

bull Audit Opportunities

Upcoming Eventsndash Check Out the Save the Date page

Please see pages 2 for events coming soon

Introduction to Blockchain

Please see page 6 for more details

Presentation Contest Details

Please see page 7 more details

Professional Speed Networking at Carlow University

Please see pages 8 to learn more about volunteering

Updated CIA Study Exam

Please see page 9 to learn what is new

Internal Audit Opportunities

Please see pages 16-18 for more details

Newsletter Snapshot

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P A G E 2

2019

Date Topic CPE

January 28 Blockchain Luncheon 1 hour

February 26 Culture and Conduct Auditing Panel Luncheon 1 hour

March 25 amp 26 Advanced Auditor Training with Raven Catlin at the

Rivers Club 16

hours

May 13th Fraud and Corruption Awareness Seminar

NEW LOCATIONmdashCranberry Doubletree

TBD

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P A G E 3

IIA Pittsburgh Chapter Members

We hope you had a relaxing holiday season 2019 is off to a great start The Programming Committee is working hard to meet your training and development needs with some exciting programs that are on the horizon bull January 28th ndash Blockchain Luncheon (Spots are still open See page 6 for the link to register today)

bull February 26th ndash Culture and Conduct Auditing Panel Luncheon

bull March 25th amp 26th ndash Advanced Auditor Training facilitated by Raven Catlin

bull May 13th ndash Fraud amp Corruption Seminar at the Doubletree Hotel in Cranberry There is also a free webinar hosted by IIA Headquarters on the topic of environmental health and safety compliance on February 6th More details and the registration link can be found on page 9 Calling All Professionals ndash Carlow University is looking for professionals across multiple industries who specialize in sectors such as internal audit IT and tax to attend a speed networking event on February 21st from 5-7pm This is a great way to advocate for our profession and support local students who seek to learn more about your respective areas of expertise Details are on page 8 of this newsletter RSVP to leg-laublivecarlowedu by February 1st if yoursquore available to attend Changes to the CIA exam are here Check out page 10 for links to the 2019 CIA Learning System and more information on the CIA exam changes Thank you for your continued support

Laura Barber CIA President Elect

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P A G E 2

2019

Date Topic CPE

January 28 Blockchain Luncheon 1 hour

February 26 Culture and Conduct Auditing Panel Luncheon 1 hour

March 25 amp 26 Advanced Auditor Training with Raven Catlin at the

Rivers Club 16

hours

May 13th Fraud and Corruption Awareness Seminar

NEW LOCATIONmdashCranberry Doubletree

TBD

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P A G E 3

IIA Pittsburgh Chapter Members

We hope you had a relaxing holiday season 2019 is off to a great start The Programming Committee is working hard to meet your training and development needs with some exciting programs that are on the horizon bull January 28th ndash Blockchain Luncheon (Spots are still open See page 6 for the link to register today)

bull February 26th ndash Culture and Conduct Auditing Panel Luncheon

bull March 25th amp 26th ndash Advanced Auditor Training facilitated by Raven Catlin

bull May 13th ndash Fraud amp Corruption Seminar at the Doubletree Hotel in Cranberry There is also a free webinar hosted by IIA Headquarters on the topic of environmental health and safety compliance on February 6th More details and the registration link can be found on page 9 Calling All Professionals ndash Carlow University is looking for professionals across multiple industries who specialize in sectors such as internal audit IT and tax to attend a speed networking event on February 21st from 5-7pm This is a great way to advocate for our profession and support local students who seek to learn more about your respective areas of expertise Details are on page 8 of this newsletter RSVP to leg-laublivecarlowedu by February 1st if yoursquore available to attend Changes to the CIA exam are here Check out page 10 for links to the 2019 CIA Learning System and more information on the CIA exam changes Thank you for your continued support

Laura Barber CIA President Elect

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P A G E 3

IIA Pittsburgh Chapter Members

We hope you had a relaxing holiday season 2019 is off to a great start The Programming Committee is working hard to meet your training and development needs with some exciting programs that are on the horizon bull January 28th ndash Blockchain Luncheon (Spots are still open See page 6 for the link to register today)

bull February 26th ndash Culture and Conduct Auditing Panel Luncheon

bull March 25th amp 26th ndash Advanced Auditor Training facilitated by Raven Catlin

bull May 13th ndash Fraud amp Corruption Seminar at the Doubletree Hotel in Cranberry There is also a free webinar hosted by IIA Headquarters on the topic of environmental health and safety compliance on February 6th More details and the registration link can be found on page 9 Calling All Professionals ndash Carlow University is looking for professionals across multiple industries who specialize in sectors such as internal audit IT and tax to attend a speed networking event on February 21st from 5-7pm This is a great way to advocate for our profession and support local students who seek to learn more about your respective areas of expertise Details are on page 8 of this newsletter RSVP to leg-laublivecarlowedu by February 1st if yoursquore available to attend Changes to the CIA exam are here Check out page 10 for links to the 2019 CIA Learning System and more information on the CIA exam changes Thank you for your continued support

Laura Barber CIA President Elect

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The Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) was established by IIA Headquarters and requires each IIA Chapter to earn points in the following three areas

Service to Members

Service to the Profession

Chapter administration

In order to do this we need your help

Please be sure to track and report the following activity and provide to either to Jessica Miller President (jlmillerschneiderdownscom) or Laura Barber (LauraBarberpnccom)

1 Participation in a Junior Achievement Program

2 Host an Internal Audit event at work (Lunch and Learn)

3 Participate in an unpaid speaking engagement

4 Publish an article in a professional journal

(Internal Auditor Magazine or any other professional journal)

5 Participate in an unpaid Quality Review team

P A G E 4

Chapter Achievement Program

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P A G E 5

The Pittsburgh Chapter of the IIA is pleased to announce its Outstanding Accounting Student Achievement Award Three awards in the amount of $2000 each will be given to an undergraduate junior senior or a Master of Accountancy student with a declared concentration in either Accounting Accounting Information Systems or business related field and who have expressed an interest in Internal Auditing

The IIA Outstanding Accounting Student Achievement Awards are

intended to honor three students who have made substantive contributions to the university andor the community through involvement in professional andor community service while maintaining excellence in herhis studies and demonstrating leadership Neither financial need nor other scholarshipsgrants will be considered in the selection of the recipient

Selection Criteria

bull GPA of 35 or higher

bull Significant professional or community service

bull Leadership positions

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P A G E 6

Introduction to Blockchain

Registration Page Register Today

Please join the Pittsburgh Chapter of the IIA on Monday January 28th at the Rivers Club for a presentation from John Barnes of Grant Thornton covering an introduction to blockchain and cryptocurrency In this session we will

bull Provide an overview of what blockchain is

bull Describe the current applications of cryptocurrency

bull Describe fraud prevention among competitors Describe challenges on the horizon

Location Rivers Club One Oxford Center Pittsburgh PA 15219 Schedule Monday January 28th Registration 1100 - 1130 Networking lunch 1130 - 1200 Presentation 1200 - 100 CPE 1 hour of CPE credit

Featured Speaker

John Barnes is a Partner in Grant Thorntons Advisory Services Practice and the Great Lakes Market Leader John has over 24 years of experience working with companies in a variety of industries from both an internal and external audit perspective Johns engagements have included multinational client assignments for internal audits and Sarbanes Oxley engagements working closely with executive management the audit committee and the external auditors

Culture and Conduct Auditing

Please join the Pittsburgh Chapter of the IIA on Tuesday February 26th at the Rivers Club for a panel discussion on Culture and Conduct Auditing Panelists include Jonathan Bentrim CPA CIA CISA Chief Internal Auditor at the Pittsburgh FHLB Keith Keller Managing Director at Grant Thornton

Location Rivers Club One Oxford Center Pittsburgh PA 15219

Schedule Tuesday February 26th Registration 1100 - 1130 Networking lunch 1130 - 1200 Presentation 1200 - 100 CPE 1 hour of CPE credit

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P A G E 5

The Pittsburgh Chapter of the IIA is pleased to announce its Outstanding Accounting Student Achievement Award Three awards in the amount of $2000 each will be given to an undergraduate junior senior or a Master of Accountancy student with a declared concentration in either Accounting Accounting Information Systems or business related field and who have expressed an interest in Internal Auditing

The IIA Outstanding Accounting Student Achievement Awards are

intended to honor three students who have made substantive contributions to the university andor the community through involvement in professional andor community service while maintaining excellence in herhis studies and demonstrating leadership Neither financial need nor other scholarshipsgrants will be considered in the selection of the recipient

Selection Criteria

bull GPA of 35 or higher

bull Significant professional or community service

bull Leadership positions

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P A G E 6

Introduction to Blockchain

Registration Page Register Today

Please join the Pittsburgh Chapter of the IIA on Monday January 28th at the Rivers Club for a presentation from John Barnes of Grant Thornton covering an introduction to blockchain and cryptocurrency In this session we will

bull Provide an overview of what blockchain is

bull Describe the current applications of cryptocurrency

bull Describe fraud prevention among competitors Describe challenges on the horizon

Location Rivers Club One Oxford Center Pittsburgh PA 15219 Schedule Monday January 28th Registration 1100 - 1130 Networking lunch 1130 - 1200 Presentation 1200 - 100 CPE 1 hour of CPE credit

Featured Speaker

John Barnes is a Partner in Grant Thorntons Advisory Services Practice and the Great Lakes Market Leader John has over 24 years of experience working with companies in a variety of industries from both an internal and external audit perspective Johns engagements have included multinational client assignments for internal audits and Sarbanes Oxley engagements working closely with executive management the audit committee and the external auditors

Culture and Conduct Auditing

Please join the Pittsburgh Chapter of the IIA on Tuesday February 26th at the Rivers Club for a panel discussion on Culture and Conduct Auditing Panelists include Jonathan Bentrim CPA CIA CISA Chief Internal Auditor at the Pittsburgh FHLB Keith Keller Managing Director at Grant Thornton

Location Rivers Club One Oxford Center Pittsburgh PA 15219

Schedule Tuesday February 26th Registration 1100 - 1130 Networking lunch 1130 - 1200 Presentation 1200 - 100 CPE 1 hour of CPE credit

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P A G E 6

Introduction to Blockchain

Registration Page Register Today

Please join the Pittsburgh Chapter of the IIA on Monday January 28th at the Rivers Club for a presentation from John Barnes of Grant Thornton covering an introduction to blockchain and cryptocurrency In this session we will

bull Provide an overview of what blockchain is

bull Describe the current applications of cryptocurrency

bull Describe fraud prevention among competitors Describe challenges on the horizon

Location Rivers Club One Oxford Center Pittsburgh PA 15219 Schedule Monday January 28th Registration 1100 - 1130 Networking lunch 1130 - 1200 Presentation 1200 - 100 CPE 1 hour of CPE credit

Featured Speaker

John Barnes is a Partner in Grant Thorntons Advisory Services Practice and the Great Lakes Market Leader John has over 24 years of experience working with companies in a variety of industries from both an internal and external audit perspective Johns engagements have included multinational client assignments for internal audits and Sarbanes Oxley engagements working closely with executive management the audit committee and the external auditors

Culture and Conduct Auditing

Please join the Pittsburgh Chapter of the IIA on Tuesday February 26th at the Rivers Club for a panel discussion on Culture and Conduct Auditing Panelists include Jonathan Bentrim CPA CIA CISA Chief Internal Auditor at the Pittsburgh FHLB Keith Keller Managing Director at Grant Thornton

Location Rivers Club One Oxford Center Pittsburgh PA 15219

Schedule Tuesday February 26th Registration 1100 - 1130 Networking lunch 1130 - 1200 Presentation 1200 - 100 CPE 1 hour of CPE credit

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P A G E 7

Team Awards - First place - $1000 second place - $700 and third Place $300 The judging will take place on March 28th 2019 from 4 ndash 7 PM at

Schneider Downsrsquo offices located at One PPG Place Pittsburgh PA Judging will be done by IIA members in attendance at the meeting and

criteria for judging will be predetermined by the Advocacy and Education Committee of the IIA Pittsburgh Chapter Topics will be assigned to

teams on a first come first served basis There will be no repeat topics All presentations should be 10 to 15 minutes in length and submitted to

cburnfinschneiderdownscom one week prior to the scheduled presentation date in March Six to eight presentations will be selected 2

teams per school unless space is available Presentation teams should be comprised of three to six students AV equipment will be available for

the students Please let me know if your team intends on using a Google Slides presentation

Potential Topics

1 Cyber security breaches have become more frequent Why do these occur and how can internal audit assess in identifying weaknesses so

management can properly address

2 What is Internal Auditrsquos (IArsquos) role in corporate governanceERM

3 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the three lines of defense Management monitoring and internal audit Explain the collaboration

between these three lines of defense

4 What is the process of risk assessment for a large company and how does internal audit assist

5 How are Data Analytics used within the Internal Audit function

6 How will Robotic Process Automation (RPA) impact the internal audit profession

7 Identify fraud risks and describe

a How these risks should be audited

b How management should preventdetect the fraud risks

8 Conduct a mock interview with an audit client and include the following

a Pick an audit area

b Role playing

c Assign one member of your group as the auditee and one or two members as auditors

d Explain audit evidence needed to conduct the audit

9 Describe the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) including the following

a Mandatory guidance

b Optional guidance

10 Communication skills are essential in the internal audit profession Describe effective methods and examples for the following

a Engagement letters

b Interviewing clients

c Communicating opportunities for improvement to the auditee

d Audit reports

11 Explain the role of the Audit Committee with IA

12 Social Media

a What are the audit risks with social media for a company and what controls should be in place to mitigate the risk

b How does social media assist professional organizations such as the IIA

13 Reach out to three IIA professionals employed at different organizations Conduct an interview with those professionals regarding

a Current audit risks for their organizations

b Size and structure of their audit department

c Current projects they are conducting

d What continuous auditing processes do they have employed Are they effective

14 Describe an operational audit integrated with IT

15 Explain how internal auditors have to continue to innovate to ensure their function is effective

16 Develop your personal description of internal auditing and the value the function provides in a

a Rap song

b Lip dub

c Poem

d Parody

e Other

17 What is GDPR and how does it impact the Internal Audit profession

18 What significance if any do the Anti-Bribery Corruption Act (ABAC) and the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA) have on Internal Audit

19 Submit your own topic (subject to approval by the Advocacy and Education Committee)

T H E I I A mdash P I T T S B U R G H C H A P T E R J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

P A G E 8

The IIA Pittsburgh Chapter and PICPA are jointly hosting a ldquoSpeed Networking Eventrdquo at Carlow University The event will take place on February 21 2019 from 500-700pm on Carlow Universityrsquos

campus in the Gailliot room in University Commons

Professionals from various sectors (public government IT tax internal audit forensics etc) and industries (banking manufacturing higher ed

etc) Students will spend approximately 5 minutes with each professional Appetizers will be served at the event and students will be

able to speak further with professionals of their choice

If you or someone from your respective organization would have an in-terest in participating in this event please RSVP to leg-

laublivecarlowedu by February 1 2019 Carlow University

University Commons 5th floor (Gailliot Center) 3333 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15213

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P A G E 9

IIA Learning Webinars

IIA Learning Webinars are short live educational presentations covering the latest trending topics in the

world of internal auditing In The IIArsquos members-only webinars you can interact with established leaders

about emerging issues boost your business know-how and receive complimentary CPE credit Plus you can

access the extensive library of archived webinars 247 (CPE credits are unavailable with archived

presentations)

Five Reasons to Attend a Webinar

IIA webinars provide

Short interactive presentations led by professionals

Keen insights from audit experts

Immediate awareness of current trends

Free access for IIA members

Complimentary CPE credit

Registration will close 24 hours prior to the beginning of the webinar start time listed

Upcoming IIA Webinars

On-demand 247 Webinar Playback One benefit of being an IIA member is having access to our extensive library of

archived webinars See IIA website for details

06-February-2019

EHSAC Webinar Regulatory Update on Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Planning for the Year Ahead

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P A G E 9

IIA Learning Webinars

IIA Learning Webinars are short live educational presentations covering the latest trending topics in the

world of internal auditing In The IIArsquos members-only webinars you can interact with established leaders

about emerging issues boost your business know-how and receive complimentary CPE credit Plus you can

access the extensive library of archived webinars 247 (CPE credits are unavailable with archived

presentations)

Five Reasons to Attend a Webinar

IIA webinars provide

Short interactive presentations led by professionals

Keen insights from audit experts

Immediate awareness of current trends

Free access for IIA members

Complimentary CPE credit

Registration will close 24 hours prior to the beginning of the webinar start time listed

Upcoming IIA Webinars

On-demand 247 Webinar Playback One benefit of being an IIA member is having access to our extensive library of

archived webinars See IIA website for details

06-February-2019

EHSAC Webinar Regulatory Update on Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Planning for the Year Ahead

T H E I I A mdash P I T T S B U R G H C H A P T E R J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

THE CIA EXAM CHANGES ARE HERE CHOOSE THE RIGHT STUDY TOOLS

The English language CIA exam will be updated on January 1 2019 For complete details about the CIA exam transition across all languages visit wwwtheiiaorg

Exams passed by December 31 2018 will carry forward so donrsquot put off your studies

Start now by choosing the right study materials for you and take advantage of The IIArsquos CIA

Learning System 2019 Upgrade Guarantee Prepare to pass the CIA exam with the experts The IIArsquos CIA Learning System was created by a team of CIA-certified industry experts to be the most relevant comprehensive and effective CIA review program available This interactive self-study program combines reading materials with online study tools to teach and reinforce the entire global CIA exam syllabus in a flexible on-demand for-mat Looking for more structure guidance and motivation Facilitator-led courses are also available around the globe in traditional classroom online and virtual formats

Prepare to pass the CIA exam and arm yourself with critical tools and knowledge to excel in your internal audit career Get started today

Please use the follow link to learn all things CIA httpswwwlearnciacom

P A G E 1 0

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P A G E 1 1

The IIA offers a wide variety of publications providing up-to-date news and information about various sectors of the

internal audit profession Please take a few minutes to review our free and subscription-based publications

(Free to the public) IIA SmartBrief provides a weekly snapshot of market news and issues affecting internal auditors and their stakeholders from leading global news sources SmartBrief is a service that curates thousands of news sources and delivers timely articles affecting the profession straight to our membersrsquo email inboxes Learn more

Your Career Compass is The IIArsquos newest publication to support our membersrsquo internal audit career growth with the latest knowledge tools and resources available Members receive the 44 to 52-page guide four times a year in print with Ia magazine and a monthly eNewsletter with tips and guidance on training education and knowledge sharing focused on specific topics and issues This publication has replaced IIA Today and Your Training Compass Resource Guide Learn more

(IIA members only) IIA Connection is The IIArsquos monthly member eNewsletter designed to provide relevant and timely information on

internal audit news and whatrsquos happening at The IIA in the areas of guidance research training services events and certification

(Free to the public) Tone at the Top provides executive management boards of directors and audit committees with concise leading-edge information on issues such as risk internal control governance ethics and the changing role of internal auditing and guidance relative to their roles in and responsibilities for the internal audit process Tone at the Top is also available online in Spanish and Turkish translation courtesy of IIA-Ecuador and IIA-Turkey respectively

(For Audit Executive Center members only) CAE Bulletin is a semi-monthly newsletter published as a membership benefit in the rapidly expanding program for chief audit executives the Audit Executive Center This newsletter features the latest in news and guidance designed to help CAEs respond to todayrsquos business challenges and opportunities with links to resources needed to stay current with the most pressing audit issues

T H E I I A mdash P I T T S B U R G H C H A P T E R J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

P A G E 1 2

Certification Cornerreg is a quarterly enewsletter designed to provide certification candidates and holders the latest developments in The IIAs certification programs It also provides helpful information such as reminders about CPE reporting requirements and changes that you are likely to encounter in The IIAs Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) Candidates who are enrolled and maintain their certification(s) receive this enewsletter

(For FSA Group members only) IIA Financial Services SmartBrief replaces FSA Times and provides members of The IIAs

Financial Services Auditor (FSA) Group a monthly snapshot of market news and issues from leading global news sources

that affect financial service internal auditors and their stakeholders SmartBrief is a service that curates thousands of news

sources and delivers timely articles affecting financial services Subscribe today by becoming a member of the FSA Group

(For Gaming Audit Group members only) IIA Gaming SmartBrief replaces The Gaming Auditorium and provides members

of The IIAs Gaming Audit Group a monthly snapshot of market news and issues from leading global news sources that

affect gaming internal auditors and their stakeholders SmartBrief is a service that curates thousands of news sources and

delivers timely articles affecting gaming Subscribe today by becoming a member of the Gaming Audit Group

(For ACGA members only) Government Auditor SmartBrief provides a monthly snapshot of market news and issues

affecting government auditors and their stakeholders SmartBrief is a service that curates thousands of news sources and

delivers timely articles and news affecting the profession straight to your email inbox This monthly eNewsletter helps

ACGA members stay on top of emerging issues within the public sector by delivering a weekly snapshot of market news

and issues affecting government auditors and their stakeholders Theres no need for members to subscribe or opt-in

ACGA members automatically receive the eNewsletter on the third Tuesday of each month If yoursquore not a member we

encourage you to join ACGA today

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P A G E 1 3

EVEN MORE CHAPTER BENEFITS TO TAKE

ADVANTAGE OF

(IPPF)reg International Professional Practices Framework

(IPPF)reg - 2017 Edition

Refreshed with globally relevant content The IIArsquos new International Professional Practices Frameworkreg (IPPFreg) or Red Book brings internal auditors up to speed on mandatory and recommended guidance

The International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)reg is the conceptual framework that organizes authoritative guidance promulgated by The Institute of Internal Auditors A trustworthy global guidance-setting body The IIA provides internal audit professionals worldwide with authoritative guidance The IPPF includes Mandatory Guidance and Recommended Guidance

Mandatory Guidance

bull Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing bull Definition of Internal Auditing bull Code of Ethics bull International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)

Recommended Guidance

bull Implementation Guidance bull Supplemental Guidance The IPPF 2017 edition features the Mission of Internal Audit Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing the Definition of Internal Auditing Code of Ethics the Standards and Implementation Guidance in hard copy All Supplemental Guidance documents are on USB

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P A G E 1 4

Looking for Volunteer Positions

Looking for a way to get more involved with Pittsburgh IIA Chapter We are always looking for volunteers to aid in building our wonderful organization Taking a leadership role or becoming part of a committee will provide a great opportunity to give back to the Pittsburgh Chapter as well as provide many networking opportunities A variety of volunteer roles are available allowing for a range of responsibilities and time commitments providing a perfect opportunity for everyone to get involved

Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in learning about what positions may be available

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Colin Powell at

cpowellpaf-resourcescom for more information on how you can get involved in the Pittsburgh Chapter

T H E I I A mdash P I T T S B U R G H C H A P T E R J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

P A G E 1 4

Looking for Volunteer Positions

Looking for a way to get more involved with Pittsburgh IIA Chapter We are always looking for volunteers to aid in building our wonderful organization Taking a leadership role or becoming part of a committee will provide a great opportunity to give back to the Pittsburgh Chapter as well as provide many networking opportunities A variety of volunteer roles are available allowing for a range of responsibilities and time commitments providing a perfect opportunity for everyone to get involved

Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in learning about what positions may be available

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Colin Powell at

cpowellpaf-resourcescom for more information on how you can get involved in the Pittsburgh Chapter

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Employment advertisements placed by audit group member companies are free of charge

Employment advertisements placed by non-group member companies

frac14 page - $50

frac12 page - $100

Full page - $200

Employment advertisements for employment agencies recruiting firms and professional services providers including firms placing ads on behalf of member companies

frac14 page - $100

frac12 page - $200

Full page - $400

OTHER ADVERTISEMENTS

Advertising for services or products

frac14 page - $100

frac12 page - $200

Full page - $400

P A G E 1 5

REMINDER Members of the IIA Pittsburgh chapter are given access to the membership list This list is NOT to be used to solicit members Solicitation of servicesproducts using the chapter membership list may result in the revocation of membership

Review IIA profile info

wwwtheiiaorg

Attention Members

Please take a few minutes to review your IIA profile and contact information at wwwtheiiaorg Maintaining current information in your IIA profile will help to ensure that you will continue to receive valuable information from The IIA

Advertise with us

The IIA newsletter is distributed to approximately 800 local Internal Audit professionals on a regular basis Advertising with us is a great way to attract local talent to fill your open positions and if your company has an audit group membership employment opportunity ads are FREE OF CHARGE See below for our advertising policies and rates

T H E I I A mdash P I T T S B U R G H C H A P T E R J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

P A G E 1 6

University of Pittsburgh Senior Internal Auditor The Internal Audit Department at the University of Pittsburgh provides independent objective assurance and consulting services to the University community Internal Audit assists University Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees in identifying avoiding and mitigating risks by bringing a systematic disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management internal control and governance processes

bull This position serves as the lead auditor on engagements

bull Audit engagements are financial operational and compliance in nature

bull The Senior Auditor is responsible for performing risk assessments developing the audit scope and approach conducting entrance and exit meetings and preparationreviewing audit work papers and reports

bull Requirements include a minimum of three to five years of auditing experience

bull Bachelorrsquos degree required with major in Accounting or Business Administration preference given to candidates with professional designation such as CPA or CIA

bull Previous experience should include simultaneous coordination of multiple projects strong analytical organizational and communication skills and proficiency in accounting and auditing standards

University offers a competitive benefit package minimal overtime and little to no travel

Please submit resume and cover letter at httpswwwpittsourcecompostings175524

University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity

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P A G E 1 7

Since 1955 millions of investors in the United States and around the globe have relied on Federated Investors Inc (NYSE FII) for world-class investment management Federated has grown to become one of the nations largest investment managers with $437 billion in assets under management

Federated has honed its disciplined investment process over a half-century to deliver style-consistent investment products in-cluding 123 domestic and international equity fixed-income and money market funds as well as a variety of separately managed accounts Federateds diversified product line is distributed through more than 8400 financial intermediaries and institutions who assist investors in meeting their unique objectives For additional information about Federated Investors visit FederatedIn-vestorscom

CAREER OPPORTUNITY 7586

POSITION TITLE AUDITOR

DEPARTMENT INTERNAL AUDIT

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

bull Bachelor degree in Accounting or related financial field required CIA CPA CISA or willingness to pursue certification pre-ferred

bull Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel) required

bull Up to 2 years of relevant experience in an internal audit department public accounting or financial services firm preferred Knowledge of mutual fund or financial services industry preferred MAJOR DUTIES

bull Perform and document assigned audits including internal control evaluations and tests of controls in accordance with audit policies and procedures

bull Identify and document audit findings

bull Discuss and recommend potential methods to resolve deficiencies identified through the audit with the audit team and Audit Management

bull Assist in the performance of special reviews as assigned

bull Assist in the training of less experienced staff auditors as assigned

bull Responsible for maintaining professional competence through review of current accountingauditing and mutual fund industry literature and attendance at relevant seminars conferences and training sessions

bull Responsible for personal conduct in accordance with the Federated Internal Audit Charter and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

bull Willingness to travel up to 10 of the time

bull Perform other duties as assigned Works under the direction of Senior Auditors and Audit Management to conduct audits and provide information necessary to make informed decisions HOURSLOCATION

bull 830 am - 500 pm (overtime as required) Federated Investors Tower ndash Pittsburgh PA 15222 EXPLANATORY COMMENTS

bull Cooperative attitude with effective interpersonal oral and written communication skills

bull Effective decision making problem solving and analytical skills with particular attention given to detail and accuracy

bull Flexibility and the ability to work as an effective member of a team Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously Federated Investors Inc offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment For consideration go to httpscareersfederatedinvestorscompspPSEXTEMPLOYEEHRMScHRS_HRAMHRS_APP_SCHJOBGBLPage=HRS_APP_JBPSTampAction=UampFOCUS=ApplicantampSiteId=11ampJobOpeningId=7586ampPostingSeq=1 Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted EOE

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Since 1955 millions of investors in the United States and around the globe have relied on Federated Investors Inc (NYSE FII) for world-class investment management Federated has grown to become one of the nations largest investment managers with $3976 billion in assets under management Federated has honed its disciplined investment process over a half-century to deliver style-consistent investment products including 123 domestic and international equity fixed-income and money market funds as well as a variety of separately managed accounts Federateds diversified product line is distributed through more than 8400 fi-nancial intermediaries and institutions who assist investors in meeting their unique objectives For additional information about Federated Investors visit FederatedInvestorscom

CAREER OPPORTUNITY 7513 POSITION TITLE SENIOR (IT) AUDITOR DEPARTMENT INTERNAL AUDIT

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

bull Bachelor degree required Computer Science or Information Systems degree preferred

bull CISA or Security Certification preferred

bull Three to five years of auditing IT systems or equivalent experience required

bull Knowledge of principlestechniques of IT auditing internal controls and regulatory compliance required

bull Knowledge of networking operating systems PCs system development clientserver architecture and databases required

bull Practical knowledge of IT processes (eg SDLC Change Management Product Lifecycle Incident Management real-time se-curity monitoring Agile) preferred

bull Knowledge of ITIL COBIT CIS COSO andor NIST frameworks required proficiency within the frameworks desired

bull Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required Knowledge of current technical developments and other matters pertinent to IT auditing and the audit profession required previ-ous work experience in the financial services industry preferred MAJOR DUTIES

bull Perform all phases of an audit which includes audit planning and research identifying risks and controls evaluating control designs developing control test plans testing control effectiveness and writing audit findings and reports

bull Perform testing of IT general controls as they related to Sox 404 and IT operations

bull Evaluate the significance of audit findings and review findings recommendations and corrective action with Internal Audit management and audit client

bull Monitor corrective actions for adequacy and effectiveness

bull Provide technical assistance and data expertise to department personnel automate departmental activities where possible

bull Participate in the completion and documentation of special reviews requested by management the Board of Directors or the Audit Committee Research and gain the ability to speak to current trends and significant topics in information processing IT security IT Audit etc HOURSLOCATION

bull 830 am - 500 pm (Overtime as required)

bull Warrendale office Willingness to travel up to 10 of the time EXPLANATORY COMMENTS

bull Demonstrated effective decision making problem solving and analytical skills with particular attention given to detail and accuracy

bull Demonstrated ability to present complex andor technical audit issues to department managers and key management per-sonnel

bull Demonstrated ability to effectively perform and manage multiple assignments simultaneously within budgeted timeframes Requires a flexible cooperative attitude and effective interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills Federated Investors Inc offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment For consideration go to httpscareersfederatedinvestorscompspPSEXTEMPLOYEEHRMScHRS_HRAMHRS_APP_SCHJOBGBLPage=HRS_APP_JBPSTampAction=UampFOCUS=ApplicantampSiteId=11ampJobOpeningId=7513ampPostingSeq=1 Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted EOE

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