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The Lansing Courier

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Editor: Melanie Myjak The Lansing Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors www.theiia.org/chapters/Lansing

A Message From Our President

Lansing Chapter Members,

I hope your summer was full of relaxation and days well spent! This program year is really

something to be excited about. We will be helping IIA headquarters to continue celebrating its 75th

year in action! For the internal audit profession, 1941 is a landmark year. It was the year the first

major book on the subject was published — Victor Z. Brink’s “Internal Auditing” — and the year a

core group of IIA founding fathers began discussing the need for a professional organization. Since

then, The IIA has grown from its original 24 charter members to include more than 180,000

members worldwide. Today, the IIA is the internal audit profession's unquestioned global voice,

recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator.

Our Chapter participated in attending the IIA International Conference in New York City. The IIA

celebrated the 75th anniversary with all who attended. Our very own Kyle Hebert, Vice President

had this to say, “The opportunity to network with audit professionals from over 100 countries was

amazing. The IIA really went all out for this event as there were amazing speakers, outstanding

entertainment and an overall good feeling left about the future of the profession for the next 75

years. I would highly recommend anyone that has the ability to make it to an International

Conference to do it, as it is an experience like no other.”

We kicked off the 2016-2017 Chapter year with a fraud presentation at the Hawk Hollow Golf

Course. It was well attended and the presenter, Nathan Mueller, inspired very intriguing questions

and full group discussions. Take a look at the calendar of events in this newsletter and on the

chapter website for the upcoming training opportunities.

Notify our Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) Coordinator, Ryan O’Rourke, with any possible

CAP reporting items completed. There are numerous items/tasks ANY of our Chapter Members can

do to earn achievement points, such as:

Advocacy: Gift Subscriptions of Internal Auditor to a local college/university/public library - 5

points

Editorial: Articles published in other professional journals - 5 points

Advocacy: Participation by any chapter member in a Junior Achievement Program / Event - 0.5

points per member per hour

Quality: Chapter members participate on an IIA-sponsored Quality Review Team - 10 points per

review

If you are questioning your activity, and would like to see if it qualifies, please reach out to any

Chapter Board Member or contact Ryan O’Rourke directly, at orourk36@msu.edu.

I look forward to catching up with all of you at one or many of the IIA Lansing Chapter events this

year!

Sincerely,

Emily

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President’s Message 1

Chapter News 2

Celebrating 75 Years 3

New Job Tips 4

Calendar of Events 5

Training/Education 6

CAP Report 7

About Us 8

Treasurer Report 9

Member Directory 9

Career Opportunities 10-12

Chapter President Emily Crampton

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Chapter News

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

New Members

Chapter leadership and general membership welcome its new members.

You’re encouraged to take full advantage of all the benefits of membership.

Chapter meetings that cover relevant topics, various training and professional

opportunities to broaden your skills and possibly the most valuable, network-

ing with other audit professionals. Sharing experiences and trading tips of the trade that help you become a

better auditor. We hope to meet each and every one of you at the planned events during the chapter year.

Your first meeting is FREE of charge as a welcome gift.

The newest members to join our chapter are:

Ashley Shook, Michigan Farm Bureau

Amanda Kuzman, General Motors Corporation

Jeff Welch, State of Michigan—Office of Internal Audit Services

Laura Koenigsknecht, State of Michigan—Office of Internal Audit Services

Michael Lucas, Delta Dental of Michigan

Lauren Knoch, Michigan State University

Clarence Hightower Jr., Michigan State University

Sarah Lazlo, CVS Pharmacy

2016 Professional Audit Skills Training Event November 9 (7:30 am) - November 11 (12:00pm)

Jackson National Life Insurance Company 1 Corporate Way Lansing, MI 48951 Click here to register

2016 Ethics Training December 7 (7:30 am—10:00 am)

Jackson National Life Insurance Company 1 Corporate Way Lansing, MI 48951 Details to come. Check the chapter website.

2017 Good (to Bad..) to Great—Keeping and Maintaining a World Class Audit Organization

January 18 (7:30 am—10:00 am)

Jackson National Life Insurance Company 1 Corporate Way Lansing, MI 48951 Details to come. Check the chapter website.

2017 Cyber—Emerging Threats and Resources May 4 (7:30 am—10:00 am)

MSU Federal Credit Union 3777 West Road East Lansing, MI 48823

Details to come. Check the chapter website.

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The Institute of Internal Auditors is 75!

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) celebrated

its 75th anniversary at the organization’s Internation-

al Conference in New York City; the city of its incep-

tion. As the largest global membership association

for the internal audit profession it now has over

185,000 members worldwide.

Leadership from chapters throughout the world at-

tended. Lansing was no exception. As seen pictured

in the photo to the right, our own Vice President,

Kyle Hebert, was in attendance.

The IIA has created an anniversary website, to pro-

vide a comprehensive overview of the organization’s

75th anniversary, celebrating internal audit’s promi-

nent figures and defining moments.

The IIA will continue to be the premier association

for internal audit professionals and provide support,

guidance, and resources for the profession.

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New Job? 7 Tips to Soar Through Your First 90 Days

Between meeting new people and mastering different software, the start of a finance or accounting job is a busy and ex-citing time. However, you’re not the only one learning. Your new boss and colleagues are watching and scrutinizing your performance during the first few months to learn whether you’re a keeper. How long do most employers take to decide whether new hires will make the cut? According to a recent Robert Half Finance & Accounting survey, up to 90 days is common. The majority of CFOs interviewed — 54 percent — give newcomers between one and three months to prove themselves, and 9 percent allot less than 30 days. This means you have little time to make a solid impression when be-ginning a new accounting position. Here are seven tips to help you make the best first impression:

1. Get a head start. Your first day on the job may be the offi cial start date, but don’t let that be when you start to learn about the position or the company. You will have already investigated the employer as part of your job search. Now that you’ve accepted the job offer, go further: Read up on the company’s main competitors.

Familiarize yourself with the accounting platforms you’ll be using. Go on the company’s website and start memorizing future colleagues’ faces and names.

2. Be more than prompt. Demonstrate your dedication to the new job by not just showing up on time, but ear-ly. Not only will your boss be impressed by your enthusiasm and commitment, but you can use the extra 10 to 15 minutes to plan your day, study onboarding materials, review training notes and jot down questions or comments you have about the position or company.

3. Ask for help. Some new employees think asking questions might make them appear amateurish. While you don’t want to be repetitive or a nuisance, you do need information that veteran employees take for granted. Take ad-vantage of the leeway you’ll be given at the start of your probation period to learn as much as you can. In most cases, your colleagues would be happy to help and share their knowledge. Asking for help is also a good way to get to know your coworkers and build relationships.

4. Watch your business etiquette. Good manners are always important in a workplace setting, but they’re espe-cially key during when you are beginning a new job. The last thing you want is to commit a faux pas that makes your boss and colleagues think less of your capabilities or question whether you’ll be easy to work with. Here are a few eti-quette tips to keep in mind:

Say “please” and “thank you.” Practice good cubicle etiquette, such as respecting your coworkers’ space and office supplies and keeping noise to a minimum. Polish up your conference call etiquette. A good rule of thumb is to pay attention to what your supervisor and coworkers do, and follow their lead.

5. Steer clear of politics. The longer you’re in your new job, the more likely you’ll encounter offi ce politics. It’s best to listen and learn but not get involved or take sides, most especially during your first 90 days.

The same goes for discussions about local and federal elections. While a recent Accountemps survey shows some work-ers feel that talking politics at work could be informative, the majority believe these discussions can get heated and offend others.

6. Be social. Your new coworkers’ feedback plays an important part in letting managers know whether you’re a good match for the corporate culture. One way to quickly fit into your new workplace is to be friendly and outgoing. So accept those invitations for coffee or after-work drinks, even if you’re a natural introvert. Rather than eating at your desk all the time, take a lunch break with coworkers or non-finance colleagues. The deeper your professional relationships, the better you’ll fit in at the new workplace.

7. First adapt, and then improve. One of the reasons you were hired was for your expertise. However, the first few months as a new hire is not the time to be a know-it-all. Rather, this is a time to watch, ask questions, listen and

learn. Only after you understand the new employer’s methodologies and culture should you suggest changes. It’s in everybody’s interests that you thrive in your job and settle in as a valued member of the team. Let your boss and colleagues know you’re a keeper by demonstrating enthusiasm, professionalism and diplomacy.

This article is provided courtesy of Robert Half Management Resources, the premier provider of senior-level accounting, finance and

business systems professionals to supplement companies' project and interim staffing needs. The company has more than 145 locations

worldwide and offers online job search services at www.roberthalfmr.com. Follow our blog at blog.roberthalfmr.com.

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Chapter Calendar of Events

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Professional Audit Skills Event—Jackson National

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Revised Standards

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Education, Training and Certification

2016/2017 Conferences & Seminars

Information is available at: https://na.theiia.org/training/conferences/Pages/Conferences.aspx

Drive Your Career Forward with IIA

Global Certifications & Qualifications

Conference Date Location

All Star Conference October 17—19, 2016 The Mirage, Las Vegas, NV USA

General Audit Management Conference March 20—22, 2017 Gaylord Palms, Orlando, FL USA

Gaming & Hospitality Conference April 19—20, 2017 The Mirage, Las Vegas, NV USA

International Conference July 23-26, 2017 Sydney, Australia

GRC Conference; IIA and ISACA Collaboration August 16-17, 2017 Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX USA

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Chapter Achievement Program (CAP)

CAP Progress Report

Do any of your internal audit activities earn Chapter Achievement

Program (CAP) points for your Lansing Chapter of the IIA? What is

CAP, why is it important and what can you do to help?

The Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) is designed by the Institute

of Internal Auditors to guide chapters for developing quality programs

and completing administrative duties to ensure it is meeting its

obligations to its membership. Points are awarded for each activity

based upon the activity in accordance with IIA guidelines. The goal is

to provide valuable professional activities and development

opportunities to the membership and earn CAP points while doing it!

Certain activities that are conducted by membership may qualify. If

any of your activities qualify or you would like to know whether they

qualify, please contact Ryan O’Rourke at orourk36@msu.edu.

There are four performance levels that can be achieved.

BRONZE - 685 CAP Points

SILVER - 1,060 CAP Points

GOLD - 1,560 CAP Points

PLATINUM - This is a special level created to recognize

chapters that attain GOLD status for 10 of 11 consecutive years.

QUALIFYING ACTIVITIES

Articles submitted or published in

Internal Auditor magazine

Speaking engagements at chapter

or other IIA meetings

Participation in establishment of a

student chapter of the IIA

Sponsorship of student attendance

at chapter meetings

Participation in a Junior Achieve-

ment (JA) program or activity

Holding Internal Audit Awareness

Month activities (May)

Serving on an International Com-

mittee of the IIA

Writing exam questions for IIA

certifications: CIA, CCSA, CFSA,

CGAP

Other miscellaneous Service to

the Profession activities.

The Lansing Chapter hopes to continue to hold the designation of PLATINUM. Chapter Achievement

Points (CAP) reported in September was 331. The goal for CAP points to maintain the current designation is

a minimum of 1560 each calendar year. Retaining our status is of great importance, however, it is more im-

portant that we offer the membership valuable services and we as members do our obligatory role within

our organizations and communities by reaching out, educating and proving our value. Be sure to notify

Ryan O’Rourke at orourk36@msu.edu if you have any CAP points to report.

Points are reported to the IIA on the 10th of each month covering three areas:

Service to Members (primarily involves attendance at monthly meetings, conferences and seminars);

Service to the Program (involves areas including Advocacy for the IIA and involvement with Academic

areas such as student groups); and

Chapter Administration (involves administrative reporting requirements from the IIA).

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About Our Local IIA Chapter

Chapter Governance & Leadership

The Lansing Chapter of The IIA was founded in 1979 to provide a varied program of education and networking for its members. The chapter is dedicated to the professional development of its members. The topics offered throughout the year are varied and are focused on helping develop professionalism and strengthen audit knowledge, experience and credentials. We welcome suggested topics or areas of focus that members are look-ing to learn about or improve upon. Let us know; we want to continue offering value to the membership.

Get Involved, In Touch & Stay Connected. Members stay in touch and participate in discussion boards.

LinkedIn is a business-

oriented social network-

ing site, used mainly for

professional networking.

To visit and join The IIA

Lansing Chapter’s

LinkedIn site: Click here

Please visit The IIA Lan-

sing Chapter’s Facebook

here.

Follow us on Twitter too!

GET INVOLVED! VOLUNTEER FOR YOUR CHAPTER!

We are always looking for volunteers to help! Contact any member of the Board for

details.

Join an organization that provides great leadership, training, professional

development and networking opportunities. The Institute of Internal Audi-

tors is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority,

acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator.

If you or others you may know are interested in joining or want to know

more about the Lansing Chapter, please visit www.theiia.org/chapters/

Lansing or contact Emily Crampton at emily.crampton@ jackson.com.

Board of Governors

Name Term Expires

Robert Johnson June 2017

Angela Montgomery June 2017

Melanie Myjak June 2018

Judy Timmermann June 2018

Josh Kirchmeier June 2018

Kathryn Krause June 2019

Carly Tran (Slater) June 2019

Chapter Officers

Emily Crampton President

Kyle Hebert

Vice President

Andrew Tracy Second Vice President

Bill Papanikolas; CISA,CFSA Immediate Past President

Jana Dean; CPA, CIA Past President

Sandy Streb; CPA, CISA, CISM Secretary

Lisa Schwandt Treasurer

Committee Chairs

Phil Perkins Audit

Melanie Myjak Communication

Lisa Schwandt

Finance and Administration

Ryan O’Rourke, CPA Membership Services

Kathryn Krause Chapter Specialty Center Chair

Sarah Saunders CIA, CFSA Emily Crampton

Professional Development

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Treasurer Report & Membership Directory

On deposit at the Lake Trust Credit Union as of

09/30/2016:

Savings: $ 5.00

Checking: $ 1,348.56

Money Market: $ 13,201.64

Total: $ 14,555.20

The Membership Directory is available under the Members Only tab at

www.theiia.org/chapters/Lansing (You must be signed in to view the

Members Only tab). Please take a minute to review the membership

information listed.

If any changes/corrections are needed please be sure to update your

contact information directly with IIA Customer Service.

Our local chapter official membership records are maintained based on

information that is provided by headquarters in monthly updates.

Changes may be submitted directly to headquarters at https://www.theiia.org/iia/profile/index.cfm.

Research Resources

IIA Links: Some links require logins and are only accessible by IIA members:

IIA L

ink

s

Certification News Link to Learning Opportunities

Audit Executive Center IIA Today

Tone at the Top (free to the public) IIA ITAudit

Internal Auditor IIA Newsletter FSA Times

IIA Research Foundation

The Gaming Auditorium quarterly publication for members of The IIA's Gaming Audit Group to

support knowledge development for gaming audit professionals.

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Career Center

If you are looking to launch your internal audit career

or are seeking qualified employees, you’ve come to

the right place! The IIA’s Audit Career Center is a

proven resource for resume posting and focused can-

didate searches. The IIA’s Career Center receives

10,000 unique visitors monthly.

To contact the IIA’s Audit Career Center, call 1-888-

575-9675 or email custserv@jobtarget.com

Opportunities available now are provided here. If you or your organization is in search of ideal candidates

to fill positions, place your job posting within this newsletter. Career postings are free to membership.

Non members will be charged a monthly fee of $50.00 per posting. Please contact Melanie Myjak at mela-

nie.myjak@parda.com for further information and how to get your notification in this publication.

Career Opportunities

AF Group, Lansing MI; Audit Consultant Corporate Audit and Advisory Services (CAAS) of AF Group takes a proactive approach to auditing by providing consulting services to business units through value-added reviews of systems, business pro-cesses, financial and operating controls. This position functions as a highly skilled internal control con-sultant responsible for conducting internal audits/reviews, providing risk education and project consult-ing services on behalf of the corporation to mitigate risk and assess the control environment of each au-ditable unit.

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related field. Completion of industry recognized professional designations; i.e. CISA, CPA, CCSA or CIA preferred. Completion of other pro-fessional designations preferred. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.

EXPERIENCE: With proper education credentials, four to six years relevant experience preferred (financial or infor-mation systems) which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Experience in the insur-ance, health care or finance industry preferred. Experience with ACL (Audit Command Language), TeamMate, CAAT (Computer Assisted Audit Techniques), and Active Directory preferred. For more information or to apply, please see our posting located here.

Visit the Careers tab on the Lansing Chapter IIA website to get more details and information on how to apply.

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More Career Opportunities

AF Group, Lansing MI; Corporate Audit Manager AF Group Corporate Audit and Advisory Services (CAAS) takes a proactive approach to auditing by providing consulting services to business units through value-added audits and reviews of systems, busi-ness processes, financial and operational controls. This position will also be involved in challenging special projects as requested by Company management.

This position provides leadership for Information Technology auditors, financial auditors, Operational and Compliance auditors. The position functions as highly skilled internal control consultant responsible for providing control guidance in the area of IT governance, project management and systems development methodology for large corporate projects and programs. Perform advanced, specialized and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines. Responsible for managing complex audits; performing critical pro-ject management duties in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing and reporting of the work of audit teams; and providing expertise in auditing standards and performance criteria, audit requirements, and information technology skills. Primary emphasis for this position is to: Partner with management to improve service to customers by promoting quality and cost-effective controls; Improve the control envi-ronment of AF Group and operating subsidiaries; Assist the General Auditor in managing the relationship with audit Committee, including planning the meetings, coordinating the materials presented, interfacing with the chair of the audit committee, and interfacing with the parent company; Assist the General Audi-tor in developing and managing the annual assurance audit plan, getting input from all stakeholders in-cluding senior management and the audit Committee; and participate in Company's management meet-ings and activities.

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related field. Completion of industry rec-ognized professional designations; i.e. CISA, CPA, CCSA, CFE, or CIA required. Completion of other pro-fessional designations highly preferred. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philos-ophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged. EXPERIENCE: With proper education credentials, 8-10 years relevant experience (financial or information systems) which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Four years of proven leadership and/or man-agement ability required. Experience in the insurance, health care and/or finance industry preferred. For more information or to apply, please see our posting located here. AF Group, Lansing MI; Emerging Markets Audit Consultant This position functions as a highly skilled internal control consultant responsible for conducting internal audits/reviews, providing risk education and project consulting services on behalf of Emerging Markets to mitigate risk and assess the control environment of each auditable unit. This position will report to the Director, Corporate & IT Audit and Advisory Services.

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related field. Completion of industry recognized professional designations; i.e. CISA, CPA, CCSA or CIA preferred. Completion of other profes-sional designations preferred. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.

EXPERIENCE: With proper education credentials, four to six years relevant experience preferred (financial or infor-mation systems) which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Experience in the insur-ance, health care or finance industry preferred. Experience with ACL (Audit Command Language), Team-Mate, CAAT (Computer Assisted Audit Techniques), and Active Directory preferred. For more information or to apply, please see our posting located here

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More Career Opportunities

Michigan State University Auditor I – Posting #4005

Will plan and execute internal financial and operational audits (e.g., athletics, healthcare, etc.) of Univer-

sity units to determine effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with University policy and other regula-

tions. Schedule is flexible to encourage healthy work/life balance.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree

program in accounting or related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or

expansive work experience in auditing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and three to five years of related work experience; experi-

ence with data analytic software (ACL/IDEA); professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) or progress

toward certification (able to obtain experience requirement); strong computer skills, including paperless

documentation; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Apply through MSU Human Resources: http://www.jobs.msu.edu. Search for posting #4005.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence

through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential.

The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans

and persons with disabilities.

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