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ISSUE 03 • SEPTEMBER 2018

        IIA Toronto Chapter

 AGM 2018           UPCOMING             LEARNING
Highlights           Events              Resources
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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!
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Special Thanks to our Sponsors!
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