IIA NZ October Newsletter
Be Cyber Savvy
Cyber Smart week takes place from 19 to 23 October.
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Cybersecurity remains one of the top and most vexing risks facing organisations large and small. Even as many in the global community face existential challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the ever-evolving risk of cyberattacks continues to find new ways to challenge controls and processes. And it only promises to become more of a threat.
As we begin Cyber Smart week, internal auditors should be reminded of the urgency to keep up with changes in this risk area. Cybersecurity touches virtually every aspect of our organisations, from data collection, protection, and privacy to security concerns about the ubiquitous remote work environment created by the pandemic.
The IIA is doing its part, as well. Internal Auditor* magazine has launched a four-week online cybersecurity series, 20 Questions Internal Auditors Should Be Asking. Each week, the series will examine a key area that practitioners should explore as they look to help protect their organisations. Each instalment provides five questions to consider, beginning with five cyber-related questions for the C-suite.
Check out our Event Calendar and our News page for related events and articles.
*Not a subscriber? Subscribe to the digital version of Internal Auditor by contacting admin@iianz.org.nz
Join us for a virtual experience spread over two half days:
Tuesday 3 November, and Tuesday 10 November.
Each of the two days are broken into three sessions starting at 8:45am and concluding around 12:30pm. Included are breaks for refreshments and opportunities to catch up with peers from around the country.
From Hindsight to Insight and Beyond will give you the chance to interact with panellists on discussions of ethics and conduct in the workplace, and the expectations on internal audit professionals to become proactive trusted advisors in the next 5 years. Explore climate change from an internal audit perspective, and gain a tool-kit of skills for personal development from thriving through change. 'Meeting the challenge to be agile and relevant' and 'Lesson learnt on the COVID-19 trail' will give you insight and practical skills to apply and take your career forward.
Upcoming Events
Changes to the CRMA Programme
Following two studies to ensure the exam's content remains current and valid, changes have been made to the CRMA programme. The changes come into effect in mid-2021. The table provides a summary of the changes:
For full details of the changes, including candidate transition scenarios, click here.
Introducing The IIA's Competency Framework
The IIA's Internal Audit Competency Framework© was created for every internal auditor, everywhere in the world and at any point in their career. It provides clear and concise professional development plans, tools, and techniques that evolve with the current risk environment.
The comprehensive strategy defines the four main knowledge areas and skills necessary to navigate a successful career focused on best practices and practical applications - for how you audit today and the auditor you need to be tomorrow.
For more information about the Internal Audit Competence Framework, click here.
Assessing the State of Internal Audit Competencies Globally
The Internal Audit Foundation, in partnership with Deloitte, is deploying a global survey to assess the competency level of today's practitioners, related to the framework. Practitioners at all levels are invited to participate in this research study. Your feedback will enable the creation of opportunities and resources to elevate the profession.
The survey is open until 26 October.
Internal Audit Ambition Model Drives Continuous Improvement
Internal audit functions evolve when they define, implement, measure, control, and improve their processes and practices to align with their organisations' ambitions. The IIA's new Global Perspectives and Insights report can help align these internal audit functions.
Read the report today.
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Survey Says...Internal Audit Supports Fraud Risk Management
New from the Internal Audit Foundation and Kroll, "Fraud Risk Management in Internal Audit" says that deeper engagement by internal audit leads to a stronger, more robust fraud risk management program.
Download your free copy today. Responses to questions not answered at the presentation on 23 September can be viewed here.
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