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ISSUE 03 • SEPTEMBER 2018
IIA Toronto Chapter
AGM 2018 UPCOMING LEARNING
Highlights Events Resources
From the president
Dear Members,
Through my volunteering journey with the IIA, We had two full day sessions for the South Western
I have found my experience very rewarding and Ontario members and a very successful breakfast program
have had the opportunity to meet and work with for the Public Sector. We look to continue to support
amazing people. I am grateful for the opportunity bringing great sessions to South Western Ontario and the
to continue to be involved in a leadership role Public Sector.
with the Toronto Chapter. Our CAE round tables hosted by PwC have provided an
We live in interesting times as internal auditors … opportunity for benchmarking, development and
Our success is dependent on stakeholders networking.
recognizing the value we bring to an organization. Congratulations to Andrea Leon (Chair of the GTA
With the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, Education Committee) for winning the Volunteer Of The
technological innovations, geopolitical and Year Award.
macroeconomic pressures the profession’s needs Thank you to the sponsors who supported our chapter
are changing! This change will redefine how we throughout the year PwC, Deloitte, Protiviti, Wolters
deliver value, and will provide a lot of opportunity Kluwer , Economical Select, KPMG, Crowe Horwath, EY,
for us to guide the organizations we support as MNP and Caseware.
we provide our stakeholders a clear view on how Last but most important, I would like to thank all our
the organization is managing its risks. volunteers for your continued support and dedication to
According to the 2018 North American pulse of our profession! We encourage that anyone interested in
Internal Audit survey, accounting and finance volunteering to please reach out to, Chair of the Volunteer
remain the most recruited academic degree for Committee Sylvester Pih (sylvester.p@gmail.com) or the
internal audit. However, IT related degrees such IIA chapter administrator Joan Rainville
as data science and information systems are now (administrator@iia-toronto.org).
a close second. In the future, internal auditors I would like to thank our executive team, Alan Tsang
will be from more and more non-traditional (Chapter Senior Vice President), Neil Power (Chapter Vice
backgrounds as demands for our profession President -Programs), Troy Purvis (Chapter Vice President
evolve. -Administration), Sohail Choksy (Chapter Treasurer), and
I look forward to supporting and embracing this Marina Khan (Chapter Secretary) for all your support and
journey with our members! dedication to the Chapter.
Over the past year we had more, well received Stay engaged. Stay connected.
educational events than ever! This was on top of
a very successful one-day seminar in May, which
helped kick off the celebration of May’s Internal
Audit awareness month on the Future of Internal
Margaret Pacheco
Audit. PRESIDENT@IIA-TORONTO.ORG
HIGHLIGHTS FROM AGM 2018
The IIA Toronto Chapter's Officers and Governors are elected on the day of the Annual General
Meeting for a specified term that commences immediately. This year, the 74th Annual General
Meeting took place on May 29, 2018 at the Omni King Edward Hotel where the following
individuals, who were duly nominated, were voted into the Chapter's Executive Team and
Chapter's Board of Governors.
Retiring Governors and Executives Service Awards
Hello, Goodbye!
THANK YOU ! The chapter truly
Jacqueline Bukaluk, CRMA
appreciates their countless
Jim Barbour, CIA CRMA CFSA hours of service and thought
Steve Hack, CIA leadership that has benefited all
our members.
2018 - 2019 Slate of Governors
Matthew Lowe, CIA
Elizabeth Gitajn, Hudbay Minerals
2018 - 2019 Slate of Officers
Roman Kanter, BMO Financial Group
Pauline Kay, Ontario Power Generation
President: Margaret Pacheco, TD Financial Group
Jeff McIlravey, University of Toronto
Ka-On Tong, Detour Gold
Senior Vice President: Alan Tsang, Onex Corporation
Herman Van Meeteren, Hudson's Bay
Vice President Programs: Neil Power, Hydro One
Company (Chair of Governance)
Vice President Administration: Troy Purvis, Maple Leaf
Bruce Webster, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Foods
LLP
Secretary: Marina Qureshi, LifeLabs
Kris Wentzel, Deloitte LLP
SECOND YEAR OF TERM
Treasurer: Sohail Choksy, MNP LLP
Governors
Ram Balakrishnan, Protiviti
Peggy Gilmour, Metrolinx (Chair of Board)
Genevieve Leong, KPMG LLP
Tony Malfara, KPMG LLP
Richard Maingot, Brookfield
Geoff Rodrigues, MNP LLP
Scott Page, LifeLabs
Craig Pattinson, Bell Canada
Jeremy Picco, PRA Group
JOIN US FOR THE IIA CANADA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
https://iiacanadanationalconference.com/
You’ll find a gathering of internal auditors of all levels
facing new opportunities to challenge existing internal audit
practices and methodologies. This agility will support
Join us September 30 to faster, smarter and more focused responses to new risks,
October 3 for the Internal threats and disruptions.
Auditors Association of
Canada’s National Our keynote speakers will focus on ethics/fraud,
Conference (IIAC). This technology, the public sector, leading-edge practices and
year’s 2018 Conference soft skills, and will provide already developed tools and
theme is “The Agile Auditor techniques on how to innovate internal auditors to embrace
in an Age of Disruption.” change and succeed in a constantly evolving environment.
Gain valuable insights, network with your peers, and earn
CPD credits.
Quest for Learning! Visit the links to learn more about the intriguing topics! The Human Side of Transformation More organizations are making strides with digital transformation initiatives, but the human side could be pushing it back as it pushes it forward. • Productivity Gains Slow • Digital Characteristics • Learning to Try Established companies must find ways to experiment to compete in the future, while also maintaining the core business to remain competitive in the present. https://goo.gl/WVQrcm eBook: Deep Dive into SOX Compliance Staying compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is becoming increasingly challenging, as new regulations have been proposed by the PCAOB. This eBook reviews the current climate of SOX compliance and provides 3 steps you can take to establishing a cost-effective method to safeguarding your organization. https://goo.gl/i8krBU Only 13% of CAEs adopt new technology Are you a driver for new technologies and processes to elevate your effectiveness? The 2018 Pulse of Internal Audit indicates that 62% of CAEs state that staff is a key driver. https://goo.gl/E17ptK A majority of the most sought-after skills are technology related. Are you playing a role in driving technology to meet your stakeholders’ needs? Global Knowledge Briefs Global Knowledge Briefs expand The IIA’s commitment to developing global thought leadership by frequently delivering articles that provide insight and direction on key global issues. This new informative content series is an IIA member benefit and is available to IIA members only. https://goo.gl/Am5bjQ Now Is the Time to Add the Center to your resources The Environmental, Health & Safety Audit Center represents The IIA's commitment to EHS auditing by offering unique and meaningful solutions to today’s EHS challenges. Members enjoy discounted rates for exclusive thought leadership, free webinars, and specialized training opportunities https://goo.gl/qn8uy
VOLUNTEERING, NETWORKING & TEAM
BUILDING EVENT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
8:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
McQUESTEN URBAN FARM
785 Britannia Avenue, Hamilton, ON
With the generous support of our Sponsors, listed below, the IIA Toronto Chapter is hosting a
half-day volunteering event on the morning of September 14, 2018. This event is not only an
great opportunity to kick-start your weekend early but also to make a positive impact in your
community while spending time with your teams and networking with industry peers.
Attendees will receive a free IIA T-shirt, a BBQ lunch will be provided at noon and there is no
charge for attending. Volunteers are permitted to sign up and bring a guest. Full details and
sign up link below.
McQuesten Urban Farm is an innovative neighbourhood initiative that provides an
opportunity for volunteers to come together and support the community in the struggle
against food insecurity.
Volunteers from the Toronto Chapter and Internal Audit Industry will be spending the morning
at McQuesten Urban Farm to serve the community by harvesting vegetables. Volunteering
efforts help ensure that everyone, despite their socio-economic status, have access to
healthy and nutritious food.
Volunteers will enjoy some professional networking, community service and team building.
Volunteers will enjoy some professional networking, community service and team building.
The costs of this event have been generously covered by our Sponsors, and this event is
free for members of the Toronto Chapter and those in the Internal Audit industry.
Breakfast (tea/coffee/muffin/snacks) and a lunch BBQ will be provided. Registrants will
receive a free t-shirt.
Please remember to wear clothes that you feel comfortable gardening and socializing in.
Hope to see you there!
There is a maximum number of registration spots, so register early and don't be
disappointed.
Please cancel your registration should you no longer be able to attend, or notify the Chapter
office at 416-223-5326 or administrator@iia-toronto.org.
UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS WEBINAR Members-only Webinar-It Belongs in a Museum! - A Data-Driven Culture for Internal Audit Via ON24 9/11/2018 1:00 PM - 9/11/2018 2:00 PM Speakers - Jasbir Singh and Kevin Leung, Canada Revenue Agency Ottawa, Ontario, Canada CHAPTER TRAINING Let's Get Interactive With Blockchain The Albany Club - 91 King Street East; Toronto, ON M5C 1G3 Canada – Ontario 9/25/2018 8:00 AM - 9/25/2018 10:00 AM Speakers – Behram Faroough, Asif Qayyum, Soumyajit Haldar, PwC CHAPTER TRAINING Cannabis Legalization-How are you Managing Your Workplace Risks The Albany Club - 91 King Street East; Toronto, ON M5C 1G3 Canada – Ontario 10/3/2018 8:00 AM - 10/3/2018 10:00 AM Moderator - Neil Power, Director of Internal Audit at Hydro One Panelists – Zamina Walji, PwC & Fiona Brown, Aird & Berlis CHAPTER EVENT Cambridge Event-Emotional Intelligence, GDPR and the Blurred Lines of Defense Sunbridge Hotel & Conference Centre Cambridge (formerly the Holiday Inn) Canada – Ontario 10/12/2018 8:15 AM - 10/12/2018 3:00 PM Speakers – To be Announced Contd. on next page
Chapter Events
IIA TORONTO
SEMINAR
Canadian Small Audit Shop Doing More
with Less
Global Knowledge 595 Bay St., Suite
302, Toronto M5G 2C2
Canada - Ontario
10/25/2018 8:30 AM - 10/26/2018 4:30
PM
This class is a forum for auditors from
small audit shops to discuss their
challenges/opportunities and share
their leading practices. Auditors from
Mark your
large (7-10 auditors), medium (3-6
auditors) and small (2 or fewer
auditors) small audit shops have
attended. The facilitator for this course
Calendar
is Julie Perras.
SEMINAR
CHAPTER TRAINING CIA Learning System Comprehensive Instructor-led Course Part 1
Decoding Ethics in the Digital Age Global Knowledge, 595 Bay St. Suite 302, Toronto M5G 2C2
The Albany Club - 91 King Street East; Canada - Ontario
Toronto, ON M5C 1G3 11/14/2018 8:30 AM - 11/15/2018 4:30 PM
Canada – Ontario Speakers – To be Announced
11/1/2018 8:00 AM - 11/1/2018 10:30
AM CHAPTER EVENT
Speaker - Scott Page, CPA, CA, CIA, Why it's Important to Articulate Cyber Security Risk to Your Board
CRMA, CCSA, Life Labs The Albany Club - 91 King Street East; Toronto, ON M5C 1G3
Canada - Ontario
CHAPTER TRAINING 2/20/2019 8:00 AM - 2/20/2019 10:00 AM
Insights into Auditing Artificial Speakers – Rick Haier & Neil Power, Hydro One
Intelligence
The Albany Club - 91 King Street East; CHAPTER EVENT
Toronto, ON M5C 1G3 Why IT Governance is More Important Than Ever
Canada - Ontario The Albany Club - 91 King Street East; Toronto, ON M5C 1G3
11/7/2018 8:00 AM - 11/7/2018 10:00 Canada - Ontario
AM 4/17/2019 8:00 AM - 4/17/2019 10:00 AM
Speakers – Carl Barrelet, Charles Speakers - To be Announced
Tsang, KPMG
Our very own
Lal Balkaran has been
recognized by the
Internal Auditor
Magazine
Congratulations Lal from the IIA Toronto Chapter!
Lal has been selected to receive a 2018 Ted Keys Honorable
Mention for his article, “Focus on the Three Es,” published in
“Back to Basics” in the October 2017 issue of the Internal Auditor
Magazine. The article was selected for its outstanding quality,
clear presentation of ideas, practicality, and relevance to the
continuing practice of internal auditing.
Coming Soon!
Are you interested to part of the internal auditor's professional community in Toronto?
Are you interested to discuss your industry-specific internal audit best practice and to
share your own experiences?
Are you willing to be timely notified about the IIA Toronto chapter's training and other
events?
Are you interested be connected with the most internal audit professionals in the GTA?
You are invited to join the IIA Toronto Chapter LinkedIn and Twitter page!
Special Thanks to our Sponsors!
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