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Reservations must be received by noon on Friday, March 19, 2004 or a $5 late fee will be charged. Those who register by the deadline and attend the Pre-Meeting will be able to "pre" check-in for the luncheon from 9:25am until 10:10 am. We reserve the right to bill for "no-shows." Please mark your calendar for the balance of the 2003-2004 chapter year:
We Now Accept Credit Cards - Online Only
The IIA Dallas Chapter, in conjunction with PayPal, will now accept payment online for the monthly luncheons. There is no change in the cost to you for the lunch. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or eCheck. Note that some corporate-issued cards are not accepted by PayPal. This service is only available online at the time the reservation is made. This can be used to pay for individual or group reservations. Follow the instructions on our website. If you properly cancel a reservation before the meeting, the Chapter will either return the funds to you or reserve you for the next meeting. Any questions, contact Pamela Krakosky, 972-849-3440 or pkrakosky@aol.com. After you place your reservation online, you will see the link to pay via PayPal if desired. Chapter SeminarsFraud Investigation 2004Presented by Courtenay M. ThompsonCityPlace Conference Center As we enter the 21st century, fraud is alive and well. Auditors and managers are being challenged as never before to provide the leadership, techniques and technology to keep fraud to a minimum. This course explores the current fraud-related challenges facing auditors and their organizations and provides practical proven solutions to real problems. The program will be highly participative. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their questions and greatest fraud-related concerns, and share their own proven techniques and ideas.
COURTENAY M. THOMPSON JR. Mr. Thompson is a recognized authority on training managers, auditors and investigators in fraud-related matters. Since 1981, he has designed and presented courses on fraud prevention, detection and investigation for business and government organizations worldwide. His courses are known for providing practical, proven approaches to real problems. These practical approaches have yielded dramatic results for class attendees. In addition to providing training on fraud-related matters, Mr. Thompson provides training on behavior and communication skills and internal auditing. He is the co-developer with R. L. Townsend, of a series of courses on audit and control of construction costs. He is also co-developer with Richard Stohl of a series of courses on audit and control of health benefits administration. Mr. Thompson is currently editor of "Fraud Findings" in The Internal Auditor magazine. Mr. Thompson's experience prior to entering the consulting field includes public accounting, audit supervisor for consumer financial services for a large retailer, and director of auditing for a life insurance company. His career in public accounting and internal auditing provided exposure to a number of types of impropriety including embezzlement, insurance fraud, loan fraud, stock fraud, kickbacks and bribery, misappropriation of funds and mail fraud. In addition to personally detecting and investigating suspected fraud cases; he established corporate policies for fraud and trained other auditors in fraud detection and investigation. Responsibilities included working with top management and reporting to the audit committee on the status of open cases. He has worked closely with legal counsel, law enforcement and prosecutors. Courtenay Thompson received his BBA and MBA degrees from Southern Methodist University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc., the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Class is limited to the first 50 paid registrants. Costs:
Note: Fee includes attendance to the Dallas IIA/ACFE Joint Luncheon meeting the same day. Please send checks made payable to the Dallas IIA to: Jeff Seutter Questions: Contact Jeff Seutter at jeseutte@jcpenney.com or 972-431-8906
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Steven Bargmann Anne L. Dugger Erich Clint McCollom |
Franklin David Garza H. Lewis Buffington |
The following Research Foundation projects have estimated completion dates through the first quarter of 2004. Dave Hallo will let us know when they have been published and available for purchase.
We would like to thank the Dallas Chapter members who participated in Progress Through Sharing by speaking or writing on internal audit related topics. These efforts help the Dallas Chapter to achieve the Gold Level in the Chapter Achievement Program through Service to the Profession. The reporting period is from June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2004. If you have presented speaking engagements or have submitted articles in publications, please report these by completing the information under the “Members” tab of the Chapter Web page. The Chapter receives one credit per hour of CPE for each 50 minute/hour of speaking on an internal audit related topic. Each full article, roundtable article, fraud finding that is submitted to the Internal Auditor magazine that meets the editorial guidelines earns five credits. For each full article that is published in the Internal Auditor magazine the Chapter earns 20 credits, and for internal audit related articles published in any other trade or professional journal the Chapter receives five credits.
Pamela Krakosky is currently the leader of this Chapter year for reporting 36 credits for speaking on internal audit related topics. Way to go, Pamela! Other contributors this Chapter year include: Kathryn Barton, Jay Blanchard, Ruth Burton, Scott Graham, Stacey Hamaker, Daryl Hinshaw, Paul Kanneman, Harry Korin, Toni Messer, Anna Nicodemus, Anthony Palmieri, David Price, Paula Price, Mark Salamasick, David Shackelford, Cindy Speyrer, Richard Stohl, Scott Sullins and Vickie Zook.
To report your writing and speaking go to http://dallasiia.org/Speaking.htm and complete the provided form by March 15, 2004. Contact Magdalena Kovats (214-777-0581 or Magdalena.Kovats@resources-us.com) if you have any questions.
On May 7, 2004, the Dallas Business Journal will publish a special advertising supplement designed to educate local businesses and consumers on how to detect, report and deter all types of fraud. This supplement may be of interest to Chapter members.
Fraud Practitioners: If you are interested in reserving your advertising space, please contact Megan Harrison at 214-706-7134 or mharrison@bizjournals.com. The space deadline is April 24, 2004. If you contact Ms. Harrison, be sure to mention that you saw this information in the Dallas Chapter IIA newsletter. The Dallas Business Journal reaches over 92,000 readers per week!
Please note: Dallas IIA is not sponsoring this supplement. It is noted here only as a sharing of information.
February was an extremely active month for the UTD IIA
Student Chapter with the outstanding support from the Dallas IIA Chapter. More than 20 students from UTD participated in the programs at Student Day. They also began to study diligently for the
CIA exam with participation in the CIA review course and taking the Part I exam in class. The Advisory Board for the Program met for the first time during February and concurred with the direction
of the Program.
We have created a book of students and their resumes for Chapter members. We have sixteen students available for internships or full-time internal audit positions. Eight students are available for each of these opportunities. Most of the students have completed the Internal Audit class. If you need additional audit resources and would like to review the resumes, please contact Mark Salamasick at 972-883-4729 or mark.salamasick@utdallas.edu.
A process has been implemented for Dallas Chapter IIA members to check out Internal Audit material from the new UTD Internal Audit Library. The library was donated by IIA International and the Dallas IIA Chapter. Contact Roby Singh at 972-248-9092 or robysingh@hotmail.com for more information. Information regarding the materials will be available on the Dallas IIA Web site.
The new Endorsed Internal Audit Program is also designed to meet the needs of those employees transferring from other areas of the company to an internal audit role. The program also encourages audit practitioners who would like to learn current audit techniques and prepare for the CIA exam. The courses in “Internal Audit” and “IT Risk Management” are offered every fall and spring semester. In addition another new course is planned for this fall, “Using Audit Software for Data Analysis.” If you are interested in the Program or the new course, please contact Mark Salamasick.
Plans are being made for upcoming Dallas IIA and North Texas ISACA Chapter meetings at UTD, in addition to a seminar with the Institute of Corporate Governance at the campus. If you have ideas for additional activities during 2004 or would like to provide assistance, please contact Mark.
Are you currently in the job market either voluntarily or involuntarily? Let the Employment Committee help you. Send us your resume and we will include you in our resume database. We receive calls from recruiters and hiring managers for open positions and will forward your resume if there is a match. We get calls for staff to director levels, IT to finance, local to out of town. All inquiries will be handled confidentially. If you have any questions, give us a call or e-mail us. We look forward to helping you.
Fred Herman, Employment Committee Chairman, 972-801-1208, fsjnherman@aol.com.
Commercial Metals Company (3/9/04)
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC), Irving, Texas, is a leader in steel manufacturing, fabrication, metal recycling, and international metal marketing and distribution with sales of $3 billion, over 10,000 employees and 150 plus business units. CMC is on Fortune magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies."
We are seeking an experienced IT professional to conduct general IT audits and specialized system reviews. The candidate will assist CMC's CIO's in implementing the IT security controls and help ascertain that controls meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Skills and experience should include:
Qualified persons should send their resume and salary requirements to jbarnes@commercialmetals.com
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Internal Audit Job Opportunity
Operations Analyst $4,642 - $5,158 per month
Essential Job Functions:
Developing audit plans to achieve objectives of assigned projects; collecting, analyzing, and evaluating relevant information in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; developing logical findings and workable recommendations; presenting findings and recommendations to City Auditor and city management in written, verbal, and graphic reports; performing as a project leader when required; conducting fraud investigations; and, performing special assignments as needed.
Requires:
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field, plus three years experience in the fields of auditing and accounting or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience; knowledge of accounting and auditing techniques, GAAP, GAAS; knowledge of techniques for internal and external data collection and various analytical techniques; experience in comprehensive operational auditing and good understanding of internal controls are highly desirable; knowledge of PC applications, including Word, Excel, Access, Oracle, and PowerPoint.; and experience utilizing audit extraction software, such as ACL preferred. CPA, CIA, CISA or similar certification preferred.
For more information visit website: http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/hr
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

TWJ & Associates, Inc. (3/2/04)
Senior Consultant: Control Assurance
Deloitte & Touche, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides assurance and advisory, tax, and management consulting services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 100 U.S. cities. The firm is dedicated to helping our clients and our people excel. Known as an employer of choice for innovative human resources programs, Deloitte & Touche has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for in America" by Fortune magazine for six consecutive years. Deloitte & Touche is part of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, one of the world's leading professional services firms, with more than 95,000 people in 140 countries.
Our Enterprise Risk Services (ERS) practice is a global leader in helping clients manage risk from the boardroom to the network. As the largest risk management consulting practice of its kind, we provide a broad array of services that allow clients around the world to better measure and manage risk and control, and to enhance the reliability of systems and processes throughout the enterprise. We are currently seeking Senior Consultants for our Los Angeles/Orange County ERS practice within the Control Assurance group.
CONTROL ASSURANCE SERVICES: The primary focus of Control Assurance is the assessment and improvement of internal control policies and procedures within business process and information technology environments. These services may come as part of an internal audit, audit of financial statements, or as individual projects resulting from major organizational changes, implementation of new technologies, or reliance on third-party service providers. Our audit approach recognizes the importance of information systems in achieving effective internal control in larger and more in complex organizations. An assessment of key internal controls is tightly integrated into audit plans wherever efficient and appropriate. Management of service organizations frequently want an independent study and evaluation of controls for consideration by users of those services. Typically, these reviews result in service auditor reports consistent with Statements on Audit Standards (SAS) 70.
SENIOR CONSULTANT-CONTROLS ASSURANCE SERVICES
Job Description:
Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement.
Use appropriate auditing techniques, methods, and standards.
Understand complex business and information technology management processes
Execute advanced services and supervise staff in delivering basic services including:
Assist in the selection and tailoring of approaches, methods and tools to support service offering or industry.
Demonstrate knowledge of ERS, Audit, market objectives, products, and services.
Actively participate in decision making with engagement management and seek to understand the broader impact of current decisions.
Generate innovative ideas and challenge the status quo.
Build and nurture positive working relationships with clients with the intention to exceed client expectations.
Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design and/or implement products and services.
Identify opportunities to improve engagement profitability.
Participate in and actively support mentoring relationships within practice.
Understand clients' business environment and basic risk management approaches.
Demonstrate knowledge in some areas of industry or functional specialty.
Assume responsibility for smaller components of engagements,,,,,may have greater role on small engagements.
Contribute to engagement planning and ensuring that products/deliverables meet contract/work plan
Contribute to a positive team attitude
Qualifications:
Strong background in auditing techniques and/or computer control environments.
Demonstrated experience with internal controls, risk assessments, business process, application reviews, and internal IT control testing or operational auditing.
General understanding of security and/or business continuity concepts and issues.
Successful experience identifying controls, developing and executing test plans.
2+ years public accounting, financial audit, or internal auditing experience.
3+ years of related experience within professional services, internal audit or system IT audit preferred.
Demonstrated ability to write report segments and to participate in presentations.
Prior exposure to SAS 70 Audit Standards.
CPA, CIA and/or CISA preferred.
Experience with J.D. Edwards, PeopleSoft, SAP, and/or SQL a plus.
BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems Administration or related field.
Willing to travel 30% to 40%
For immediate consideration send your resume to mike.Landreth@twjandassociates.com
Mike Landreth
w) 405-447-2200 ext. 11
c) 405-414-5555
Senior Consultant: Control Assurance
Deloitte & Touche, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides assurance and advisory, tax, and management consulting services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 100 U.S. cities. The firm is dedicated to helping our clients and our people excel. Known as an employer of choice for innovative human resources programs, Deloitte & Touche has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for in America" by Fortune magazine for six consecutive years. Deloitte & Touche is part of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, one of the world's leading professional services firms, with more than 95,000 people in 140 countries.
Our Enterprise Risk Services (ERS) practice is a global leader in helping clients manage risk from the boardroom to the network. As the largest risk management consulting practice of its kind, we provide a broad array of services that allow clients around the world to better measure and manage risk and control, and to enhance the reliability of systems and processes throughout the enterprise. We are currently seeking Senior Consultants for our Los Angeles/Orange County ERS practice within the Control Assurance group.
CONTROL ASSURANCE SERVICES: The primary focus of Control Assurance is the assessment and improvement of internal control policies and procedures within business process and information technology environments. These services may come as part of an internal audit, audit of financial statements, or as individual projects resulting from major organizational changes, implementation of new technologies, or reliance on third-party service providers. Our audit approach recognizes the importance of information systems in achieving effective internal control in larger and more in complex organizations. An assessment of key internal controls is tightly integrated into audit plans wherever efficient and appropriate. Management of service organizations frequently want an independent study and evaluation of controls for consideration by users of those services. Typically, these reviews result in service auditor reports consistent with Statements on Audit Standards (SAS) 70.
SENIOR CONSULTANT-CONTROLS ASSURANCE SERVICES
Job Description:
Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement.
Use appropriate auditing techniques, methods, and standards.
Understand complex business and information technology management processes
Execute advanced services and supervise staff in delivering basic services including:
Assist in the selection and tailoring of approaches, methods and tools to support service offering or industry.
Demonstrate knowledge of ERS, Audit, market objectives, products, and services.
Actively participate in decision making with engagement management and seek to understand the broader impact of current decisions.
Generate innovative ideas and challenge the status quo.
Build and nurture positive working relationships with clients with the intention to exceed client expectations.
Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design and/or implement products and services.
Identify opportunities to improve engagement profitability.
Participate in and actively support mentoring relationships within practice.
Understand clients' business environment and basic risk management approaches.
Demonstrate knowledge in some areas of industry or functional specialty.
Assume responsibility for smaller components of engagements,,,,,may have greater role on small engagements.
Contribute to engagement planning and ensuring that products/deliverables meet contract/work plan
Contribute to a positive team attitude
Qualifications:
Strong background in auditing techniques and/or computer control environments.
Demonstrated experience with internal controls, risk assessments, business process, application reviews, and internal IT control testing or operational auditing.
General understanding of security and/or business continuity concepts and issues.
Successful experience identifying controls, developing and executing test plans.
2+ years public accounting, financial audit, or internal auditing experience.
3+ years of related experience within professional services, internal audit or system IT audit preferred.
Demonstrated ability to write report segments and to participate in presentations.
Prior exposure to SAS 70 Audit Standards.
CPA, CIA and/or CISA preferred.
Experience with J.D. Edwards, PeopleSoft, SAP, and/or SQL a plus.
BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems Administration or related field.
Willing to travel 30% to 40%
For immediate consideration send your resume to mike.Landreth@twjandassociates.com
Mike Landreth
w) 405-447-2200 ext. 11
c) 405-414-5555
Date: 31 January 2004
Department: UICI Internal Audit
Title: Internal Audit Manager
Reports to: Internal Audit Director
Internal Audit Manager
UICI is seeking exceptional talent to fill the role of Internal Audit Manager. This individual will assist the Director of Internal Audit in building a new Department to provide credible, professional, value-added audit and consultative services throughout the organization.
UICI provides health, life and related insurance products to the self-employed, individual and student markets through dedicated distribution channels, including UGA-Association Field Services and Cornerstone America. UICI seeks to excel at being a premier niche sales and marketing organization that effectively manages and prices risk.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities
Plan and execute and/or lead examinations to evaluate of the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's system of internal control and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
Develop and present practical recommendations to address audit findings.
Assist company in meeting the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley and other related corporate governance initiatives.
Manage the planning, execution and documentation of all types of internal audits of company activities.
Conduct risk assessments and assist Director in the development of the Department's Annual Audit Plan.
Assist Director in the hiring, training, and development of internal audit staff.
Requirements
Degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years audit or equivalent experience
CPA or CIA
Life & Health insurance company experience a must
Thorough understanding of the requirement of Sarbanes-Oxley
Exceptional ability of communicate both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization
Prior supervisory experience
Ability to travel 25%- 35%
Qualified candidates should forward resume to: mike.Landreth@twjandassociates.com
Mike Landreth 405-447-2200 ext. 11
Reddy Ice Corporation (2/16/04)
We are currently seeking an internal auditor to perform financial and operational audits. This person will be responsible for evaluating the company's system of internal controls, preparing written audit reports of their findings, and presenting their results to management. In addition, this person will assist in the documentation and testing of controls as required by Sarbanes-Oxley.
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:
Preferences include experience in manufacturing, auditing software programs, and additional certifications such as CIA.
Reddyice® is the largest manufacturer and distributor of ice in the United States, servicing over 73,000 customer locations in 31 states and the District of Columbia. We are over four times larger than the next largest ice company. The Company owns or leases approximately 60 manufacturing facilities, several distribution centers, seven refrigerated warehouses and one bottled water plant. The Company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Please send resume with salary history to resumes@reddyice.com, or fax to attention "Auditor" at 214-528-0995.

Manpower Professional (2/13/04)
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Manpower Professional, a world leader in the staffing industry and division of Manpower International, is currently seeking experienced Internal Auditors.
Qualifications for the aforementioned opportunity encompass:
Contact:
Connie Bunch - Recruiter
972-234-6373
connie.bunch@na.manpower.com

We are currently hiring for a Fortune 100, international company with headquarters in DFW. Our client company is involved with several different operating entities including financial services, construction and distribution. The position will plan and execute audit programs for various business units, they will also be involved with establishing and assessing internal controls. Areas of importance are analysis of complex operations and utilization of software tools for data mining purposes. There will extensive interaction with upper management for reporting purposes.
Qualified candidates will possess a degree in Accounting, 1-3 years experience in audit, they will be pursuing the CPA or CIA certification and will be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. The salary range will start at the mid $40’s and go up from there depending on experience. The positions do carry bonus potential and there will be no travel with these openings.
Candidates should contact Chris Cox at
chrisc@hireassets.com or
972-980-4700 x5371.
We are currently assisting a financial services company establish an audit department in Dallas. The company is fast-paced, team oriented and values any insight regarding policy/procedure type information. They are the global leader in regards to the services they provide which include credit cards, auto loans and insurance, home loans and other types of consumer lending products and services.
The primary responsibilities will include:
Scoping and planning audits
Execution of audit programs
Identifying internal risk and control points
Making audit presentations to the audit committee and other members of senior management
Travel will be less than 15%
Various ad hoc projects
Qualifications include:
5+ years in audit with at least one being spent in a supervisory capacity
Risk management and audit
Strong communication and leadership skills
BBA in Accounting, Finance or other related field
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for financial services companies—example FDICIA
Salary:
Range will be between upper $70’s and upper $80’s plus bonus and incentive program
You will also receive 3 weeks vacation upon start date
Candidates should contact Chris Cox at
chrisc@hireassets.com or
972-980-4700 x5371.
Our services have been engaged to hire an Internal Auditor for a construction company in DFW. The company operates in 3 different countries and generates $2B plus in revenues annually. They are currently expanding the US operations considerably and as a result hiring at several levels. The audit department serves as a "training ground" for this company. A person working in the audit department is considered an "expert" on company operations and financial status, and therefore, offered a variety of positions if they choose to leave audit.
Duties and Responsibilities
There is minimal travel with this position.
Skills Needed
Degree in Accounting or Finance CPA or CIA, or pursuing certifications 1+ year audit, either public or industry
Qualified candidates should email resume to Chris Cox at chrisc@hireassets.com or call at 972-980-4700 x5371.

Citigroup (NYSE: C), the preeminent global financial services company with some 200 million customer accounts in more than 100 countries, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Travelers Life and Annuity. Additional information may be found at: www.citigroup.com.
We currently have opportunities for Senior Auditors and Audit Managers on our Global Consumer team in Cards National Operations located in our offices in Irving, TX. These positions plan, execute and/or lead individual audits of business processes to ensure that proper analysis is utilized to determine whether an adequate and effective system of internal control exists. Areas of audit focus include cards products reviews, analysis of complex operations and utilization of tools such as SAS or ACL to retrieve data to identity exceptions and select samples. Should be able to assess effectiveness of controls in back office operations of Credit Cards and Private Label Cards businesses.
Qualified individuals have the ability to effectively communicate and develop relationships with all levels of management and with peers. Demonstrated ability to plan and provide leadership for audits. Must have knowledge of businesses and products and experience with audit/risk assessment techniques. Background in financial auditing and use of data retrieval tools a plus. BA from an accredited college or equivalent. CPA, CIA OR CISA desirable.
If you meet these requirements, please send a copy of your resume by e-mail to lwsourcing@citi.com.
Duties include developing and preparing annual audit plan; conducting monthly and / or quarterly financial, compliance and performance audits and reviews, including monthly reviews of the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Irving Arts Center; drafting audit reports and presenting recommendations for improvement to management; overseeing monthly auto auctions; and investigating reported irregularities. Duties also include reviewing audit work and reports prepared by the Internal Auditor; and assisting external auditors with the year-end audit. A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in accounting, finance or a related field and three years auditing experience, preferably governmental, are required. Strong analytical skills are essential. Must have a CPA license and be able to obtain a Texas CPA license during the first year of employment. Must also have, or be able to obtain, a valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
Get an application from the City of Irving HR Department, 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving TX, or print it from our website. Your completed application and/or detailed résumé may be delivered or mailed to the HR Department or faxed to (972) 721-2582. Please be sure to indicate the position for which you are applying.
Please see www.ci.irving.tx.us or call 972-721-3773 x346 for closing date.
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