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Issues and Timely Topics for Internal Auditors

AuditNet® has joined forces with Boundless LLC and Michael Brozzetti to bring you a structured learning curriculum for internal audit. The courses are designed to build on skills developed from prior knowledge or training. Auditors can choose between the complete series or pick and choose specific courses depending on both needs as well as budgetary financial constraints.

About the Series

This webinar series is designed to provide essential knowledge for Internal Auditors by covering topics including auditing, fraud, ethics and building proficiency as an Internal Auditor. Participants will gain insight from the instructor’s expertise and over a decade of experience working with public, private, and government entities as a consultant, trainer, and speaker on topics effecting Internal Audit departments and their organizations around the World. This series sheds light on many of the difficult, but important topics, for internal auditors to understand and is delivered by Michael Brozzetti, CIA, CISA, CGEIT in a dynamic, fun, and memorable way.

Webinar Leader: Michael Brozzetti, CIA, CISA, CGEIT

Michael Brozzetti is President of Boundless LLC, an expert internal auditing and governance firm and is Chairman of the Business Integrity Alliance™, which is a joint venture between zEthics, Inc. and Boundless LLC whose mission is to advocate and advance the practices supporting the principles of integrity, transparency, accountability, and risk oversight. Michael is an internationally recognized expert trainer and speaker on the topics of auditing, risk, compliance, ethics, and governance. He is a published author and has contributed to the Internal Auditor magazine, the IIA’s Insight, the Compliance & Ethics Professional, the Wall Street Journal, CFO.com, and Comcast’s MoneyMattersTV. Michael is a Certified Internal Auditor®, Certified Information Systems Auditors®, and Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® designations. He is a training partner with the Institute of Internal Auditors, Villanova University, and the Holmes Corporation. Michael graduated from the University of Delaware and currently resides in Philadelphia.

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1. Understanding Internal Audit and its Value February 12, 2013

Duration: 60 minutes

Short description: This session discusses the differences between external and internal auditing and guidance on how to design and operate an effective internal auditing activity.

Long Description: The Institute of Internal Auditors defines internal auditing as “an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.” This session discusses the differences between external and internal auditing and the key attributes for designing and operating an effective internal auditing activity that is valuable to an organization.

Learning objectives:

· Understanding the different roles between the External and Internal Auditors

· Understand the purpose, authority, and responsibility of Internal Audit

· Understand the key attributes for conducting effective Internal Audits

Areas covered in this webinar: (Mandatory)

· Characteristics of an Internal Auditor

· The Internal Auditor’s Code of Ethics

· Internal Audit Charter Elements

· The Internal Audit Structure

· The Audit Engagement

· Audit Testing Methods

Who will benefit:

Audit Committee Members

New Internal Audit Leaders

Audit professionals

Risk professionals

Compliance professionals

Finance and Accounting Professionals

Date: February 12, 2013
Time:11:00 AM -12:00 PM Eastern Standard
CPE: 1 Credit is available for attending the seminar which are awarded based on a 50-minute hour.

Program Level / Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Basic / None
Basic Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Recommended Category: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Cost: $49 with CPE $300 group price

Registration will be approved as soon as we receive notification of payment or payment arrangements are confirmed.

2. The Business of Fraud and Occupational Abuse February 12, 2013

Duration: 60 minutes

Short description: This session explores fraud, fraud risk, and some of the common schemes, scams, and shams that threaten organization reputation and performance.

Long Description: According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners research, U.S. organizations lose an estimated 5 percent of annual revenues to fraud. The risk and potential for fraud are often overlooked because organization’s trust their employees. In reality, trust is not a control so management must be educated, informed, and aware of the risks of fraud and occupational abuse.

Learning objectives:

· Understand what is fraud and fraud risk

· Understand common schemes, scams, and shams

· Learn techniques to safeguard against fraud and occupational abuse

Areas covered in this webinar: (Mandatory)

· Types of frauds

· Examples of fraud schemes

· Behavioral red flags

· Fraud risk assessment

· Implementing safeguards to combat fraud

Who will benefit:

Corporate Directors

Corporate Officers

Audit professionals

Risk professionals

Compliance professionals

Fraud and Forensic professionals

Date: February12, 2013

Time: 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern Standard
CPE: 1 CPE Credit is available for attending the seminar which are awarded based on a 50-minute hour.

Program Level / Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Basic / None
Basic Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Recommended Category: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Cost: $49 with CPE $300 group price

Registration will be approved as soon as we receive notification of payment or payment arrangements are confirmed.

3. Converging Ethics, Governance, and Culture February 19, 2013

Duration: 120 minutes

Short description: This session explores the importance for converging ethics, governance, and culture as an essential safeguard to assure organizational performance is legal, ethical, and sustainable.

Long Description: The United States has witnessed two sweeping pieces of legislation in less than a decade, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Act. Moreover, far-reaching international laws such as the UK Bribery Act have a broad impact to global organizations. Time will tell if these forces of law will restore fundamental confidence in global social and economic systems, however one thing is for sure – the quality of the ethics and compliance system will be a relevant factor when judging the good faith and the fiduciary duties of an organization’s leadership and management.

Learning objectives:

· Gain insight on how to drive initiatives for transparency, accountability, and risk oversight that support the Directors, Officers, and Agents fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and prudence.

· Gain insight into how to audit ethics and business conduct and develop an early warning system to detect and respond to "yellow flags."

· Learn methods to quickly identify non-compliance, deficiencies, weaknesses, mismanagement, fraud, and corruption.

Areas covered in this webinar: (Mandatory)

· Introduction to cultural risk

· Case studies on ethics

· The relationship between values, principles, and ethics

· Fiduciary duty and board oversight

· Governance system elements

· Assessing the quality of an Ethics Compliance system

Who will benefit:

Corporate Directors

Corporate Officers

Fraud & Forensic professionals

Audit professionals

Risk professionals

Compliance professionals

Legal professionals

Ethics professionals

Governance professionals

Finance and Accounting Professionals

Date: February 19, 2013
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern Standard
CPE: 2 Credits are available for attending the seminar which are awarded based on a 50-minute hour.

Program Level / Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Basic / None
Basic Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Recommended Category: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Cost: $99 with CPE $300 group price

Registration will be approved as soon as we receive notification of payment or payment arrangements are confirmed.

4 & 5. The IIA’s Standards: Building Proficiency as a Certified Internal Auditor March 5 and March 12, 2013

Duration: 5 hours (in two 2.5 hour sessions)

This session is designed to build your knowledge around the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards to advance your professional practice of internal auditing. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner seeking to refresh your knowledge about the standards, a new practitioner seeking to develop a comprehensive understanding of the standards, or a CIA exam candidate seeking to complement your exam preparation study program - this class is right for you! By gaining an in depth understanding of the IIA’s Standards you will gain a competitive edge when making choices related to the real world situations you will encounter as an internal auditor and theoretical exam questions. Expert instructor, Michael Brozzetti, CIA, CISA, CGEIT will take you through each standard and provide contextual learning techniques to help improve your ability to understand, apply, and become proficient in the profession’s most significant body of knowledge.
Learning objectives:
• Learn what parts of the IIA’s International Professional Practices (IPPF) framework are mandatory
• Understand the difference between attribute, performance, and implementation standards
• Examine each standard and gain insight into their application in a “real world” context

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to this course and this course does not include copies of IIA materials, however each participant is encouraged to have available online access or a printed version of the IIA’s standards in compliance with IIA copyright rules.

Who will benefit:
Experienced Internal Audit Practitioners
New Internal Audit Practitioners
CIA Exam Candidates
Professionals seeking a career in Internal Auditing

Date: March 5 and March 12, 2013
Time: 1:00-3:30 PM Eastern Standard
CPE: 5 Credits are available for attending the seminar which are awarded based on a 50-minute hour.

Program Level / Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Basic / None
Basic Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Recommended Category: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Cost: $149 for each 2.5 hr session $300 group price for each session

4. The IIA’s Standards: Building Proficiency as a Certified Internal Auditor Part 1 of 2 March 5, 2013"
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST

5. The IIA’s Standards: Building Proficiency as a Certified Internal Auditor March 12, 2013 Part 2 of 2"
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Registration will be approved as soon as we receive notification of payment or payment arrangements are confirmed.

6. Trends in Audit, Risk, and Compliance (60 Minutes) - April 2, 2013

Governance, risk, and compliance systems involve multiple stakeholders, which often include titles such as Audit, Risk, Compliance, Ethics, and Legal or combinations thereof. The term “compliance” has come to take on many meanings, so that overlap, gap, and even conflict can exist between organizational charters, duties, and responsibilities. Rather than emphasizing the differences amongst these titled professionals organizations must seek ways to emphasis the similarities and unify their talents in a collaborative spirit. Join us to learn about the challenges and opportunities in integrating your organizational ARC.

Learning objectives:

Learn about key challenges and issues in managing enterprise-wide ARC activities
Learn about key characteristics of an effective and integrated enterprise-wide ARC program
Learn about how technology can help integrate and improve your ARC

Areas covered in this webinar:

What is driving changes to your ARC
Internal Audit’s role in driving value
Trends in Auditing, Risk Management, and Compliance
Key challenges and issues in managing enterprise-wide ARC activities
Characteristics of an effective and integrated enterprise-wide ARC program
How technology can help integrate and improve your ARC

Who will benefit:
Audit, Risk, Compliance, Ethics, Governance, and Legal Professionals
Board members and management who interact with internal auditors

Date: March 26, 2013

Time: 11:00 am -12:00 PM Eastern Standard
CPE: 1 CPE Credit is available for attending the seminar which are awarded based on a 50-minute hour.

Program Level / Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Basic / None
Basic Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Recommended Category: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Cost: $49 with CPE $300 group price

Registration will be approved as soon as we receive notification of payment or payment arrangements are confirmed.

7. Auditor Independence: Challenges and Opportunities April 2, 2013

Independence and objectivity are important, but often overlooked, terms that are paramount to effective internal auditing. Without the freedom of independence and the vigilance of objectivity the internal auditor may become irrelevant to organizational stakeholders seeking assurance over management operations. The IIA globally defines Independence as “the freedom from conditions that threaten the ability of the internal audit activity to carry out internal audit responsibilities in an unbiased manner.” The IIA’s Code of Ethics and Standards further provide guidance on these important and timely topics.

Learning objectives:

Learning the difference and distinction between independence and objectivity
Understanding how international standards and guidance applies to the organization, the Chief Audit Executive (CAE,) and the individual Internal Auditor
Engaging in interactive real world inspired discussions about scenarios that either impair or promote independence and objectivity

Areas covered in this webinar:

Guidance on Independence and Objectivity
Factors affecting Independence
Factors threatening Objectivity
Managing threats to Objectivity
Frameworks for evaluating Independence and Objectivity

Who will benefit:
Audit, Risk, Compliance, Ethics, Governance, and Legal Professionals
Board members and management who interact with internal auditors

Instructor Profile:

Date: April 2, 2013

Time: 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern Standard
CPE: 1 CPE Credit is available for attending the seminar which are awarded based on a 50-minute hour.

Program Level / Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Basic / None
Basic Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Recommended Category: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Cost: $49 with CPE $300 group price

Registration will be approved as soon as we receive notification of payment or payment arrangements are confirmed.

8. Ethical Dilemmas and Internal Auditing (60 Minutes) April 9, 2013

Date: April 9, 2013

Time: 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern Standard
CPE: 1 CPE Credit is available for attending the seminar which are awarded based on a 50-minute hour.

Program Level / Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Basic / None
Basic Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Recommended Category: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Cost: $49 with CPE $300 group price

Registration will be approved as soon as we receive notification of payment or payment arrangements are confirmed.

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