Jan & Feb 2011 Audit Challenge Newsletter - The Institute of Internal ...

Jan/Feb 2011The IIA Toronto Chapter is proud to offer to its members the CIA learning system at cost!To provide additional value to our members and to promote the IIA certification process, we areoffering the CIA 4 part kit for $550.00 CAD + HST + Delivery. Normal pricing is $795 USD (plusshipping, if required).If you are interested in purchasing the CIA Learning System, please contact the TorontoChapter’s office at 416.223.5326 or administrator@iia-toronto.orgThe IIA’s CIA Learning SystemThe IIA’s CIA Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and CertifiedInternal Auditor® (CIA®) exam preparation program. It combines printed materials, Web-basedtests and resources, and optional live instruction to teach the entire global CIA body ofknowledge.2011 Archie Thomas Scholarship Essay CompetitionThe IIA Toronto Chapter invites students enrolled in universities across the GTA and SouthWestern Ontario to apply for the 2011 Archie Thomas Scholarship. This $4,000 scholarship isawarded in two parts; first place $2,500 and second place $1,500 to two students each year.Funding CriteriaThe scholarship will be based on a review of an essay of a minimum length of 1,200 words and amaximum length of 2,000 words. The subject of the essay should be “Shaping the Future ofthe Internal Audit Profession”, which is the theme of the 2011 IIA Canadian NationalConference.The prime criteria for selection is the originality and thoroughness of the ideas presented in theessay. In addition, the organization and quality of writing will be taken into account to evaluateeach submission. Should no suitable application be received, no award will be made.Application GuidelinesApplicants should submit to the Toronto IIA Chapter by March 15 th , 2011, two PDF files, anessay file without any details that can identify the author, except for the title of the essay, and afile with the essays title and the author’s contact information indicating the university, programand year attending in 2011. Applications should be directed to Miguel Minutti, AcademicCommittee Chair, in care of the Chapter Administrator at: administrator@iia-toronto.org.The Selection Committee will make the selection in the first weeks of April. Only the selectedapplicants will be contacted. The scholarships will be presented at the Toronto Chapter, AnnualGraduation Ceremony, held at the Delta Chelsea Hotel on April, 26, 2011.6