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IIA - Northern California East Bay (NCEB) ChapterYear End ReportJune 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022Report Release Date: June 28, 2022
President’s MessageDear NCEB Chapter Members,The purpose of this annual report is to summarize the activities andevents that occurred during the June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022 chapteryear.I would like to thank all NCEB chapter leaders/volunteers and membersfor your support in making the chapter year successful!Respectfully,Michelle DizonNCEB Chapter President
BackgroundThe Northern California East Bay (NCEB) chapter ofthe Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is based inSan Ramon, CA. The chapter was originallychartered on November 17, 1986 as the Tri-ValleyChapter. In September 1999, the chapter mergedwith the Mt. Diablo Chapter to form the NCEBChapter. The chapter offers networkingopportunities and continuing professionaleducation credits to our members.The NCEB Chapter is a “Ruby Chapter”. The Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) is anannual program monitored by IIA headquarters to recognize chapters for activities thatalign with the North America strategic plan in the categories of programming,certification, advocacy, and membership. The Ruby status indicates the NCEB chapter hasmet the CAP requirements for the past 20 years.
MembershipExamples of member industries: Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesExecutive, Legislative, and Other General GovernmentSupportMonetary Authorities-Central BankCredit Intermediation and Related ActivitiesInsurance Carriers and Related ActivitiesOil and Gas ExtractionFunds, Trusts, and Other Financial VehiclesMembership Count (as of May 31, 2022): 264 Securities, Commodity Contracts, and OtherFinancial Investments Related ActivitiesEducational ServicesHospitalsCrop ProductionUtilitiesFood and Beverage StoresData Processing, Hosting and Related Services
Membership (continued)Member Organizations with 10 or moremembers include: Bank of the West Chevron State Compensation Insurance Fund TriNet Simpson Manufacturing
Programs and Seminars12 programs and seminars totaling 35 continuingprofessional education (CPE) hours were offeredEventDateProgramSeptember 9, 2021SeminarSeminarCPELocationShades of Ethics - Setting the Thermostat and Auditing for an Ethical Culture that isResistant to Fraud and Misconduct2WebinarOctober 20, 2021Fraud Auditing - Part 14WebinarOctober 21, 2021Fraud Auditing - Part 24Webinar4Webinar4Webinar2WebinarSeminarDecember 8, 2021SeminarDecember 9, 2021ProgramJanuary 13, 2022TopicWinter IIA Tri-Chapter Seminar - Day 1: Various Topics including DisruptiveTechnologies , Fraud Considerations, RPA, Third Party Risk, ESG, IT Governance,CybersecurityWinter IIA Tri-Chapter Seminar - Day 2: Various Topics including DisruptiveTechnologies , Fraud Considerations, RPA, Third Party Risk, ESG, IT Governance,CybersecurityManaging Relationships & Political Pressure Confirmation
Programs and Seminars y 23, 2022 Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Internal Controls, and Advanced IT Topics - Part 14WebinarSeminarFebruary 24, 2022 Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Internal Controls, and Advanced IT Topics - Part rch 31, 2022ProgramApril 27, 2022ProgramMay 4, 2022ProgramMay 11, 2022Data Analytics for Internal AuditWork From Anywhere - Share trends, processes and controls to manage riskEconomic Update - The training wheels are coming off - Can the economyhandle policy normalization?ESG - Overview of The Art of Possible for IA in ESGData Insights - D&A Leading Practices in Internal AuditIT - Cloud security – Microsoft Azure/AWSProcess Mining - A 360 view of risk: Harnessing process mining and ERPanalytics for risk and continuous control monitoring across the three lines ofdefense
Academic RelationsStudent EventsThe chapter attended 2 university events to promote theinternal audit profession and to network with students.DateEvent DescriptionSeptember 17, 2021Meet the Firms at California State University, East BayNovember 18, 2021San Francisco State University, Accounting Student Organization PresentationStudent Liaison ProgramDuring the chapter year, the student Liaison Program was offered to 2graduate and undergraduate students. Benefits of the program include: 1,000 stipend Paid membership to join the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) for 1year Ongoing mentoring for one academic year by members of the NCEBChapter Board The opportunity to gain leadership experience by assisting the IIANCEB Chapter Board of Officers, Governors, and Committee Memberswith various responsibilities
CertificationsCertified Internal Auditor (CIA) Exam GrantA CIA Grant was offered to 2 members during the chapteryear. This program included awarding 3 grants (worth amaximum of 500 each) to be put towards CIA exam feesand/or study materials for participants who do not haveany of these expenses reimbursed by their employer.IIA CertificationsA total of 8 NCEB Chapter members obtained IIAcertifications during the 2021-2022 chapter year.
Networking EventOn May 26, 2022 the NCEB Chapter held aMembership Appreciation and Internal AuditAwareness month celebration at Sauced BBQ& Spirits in Walnut Creek.Other Highlights5 new chapter leaders joined the Board4 chapter leaders attended the IIALeadership Academy in Lake Buena Vista,Florida12 newsletters were issued during thechapter year11 Board meetings were held
NCEB Chapter Officers and GovernorsRoleLeader NamePresidentMichelle DizonVP of SeminarsPhilip CaoileVP of ProgramsFerdinand ErhardTreasurerCorey MantleSecretaryAnya GiventalCertifications OfficerKathryn KarkAcademic Relations ChairAmos NjohHospitality ChairJonathan SmithMembership OfficerMaya ShriwastavaRoleLeader NameGovernorAhmad GhafouriGovernorAhmed TantawyGovernorBill WarnerGovernorCori RotheGovernorDino MendozaGovernorMelissa RiceGovernorZiad Hitti
NCEB Chapter Committee Chairs and MembersRoleLeader NameWebsite AdministratorBill WarnerNewsletter EditorPhillip PomaChapter Achievement Program AdministratorPerry LiuAcademic Board AdvisorNancy YuenAudit Committee ChairSoo Hyun YimPrograms/Seminar Committee MemberMiguel BarajasAcademic Relations Committee MembersJohn PingatoreJason SalgadoRecord Retention Committee ChairConnie ChinRecord Retention Committee MemberCori Rothe
Contact InformationEmail: Chapter216@iiachapters.orgNCEB Chapter Website: alifornia/northern-california-east-bay/Linked-In: lease contact us to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
A CIA Grant was offered to 2 members during the chapter year. This program included awarding 3 grants (worth a maximum of 500 each) to be put towards CIA exam fees and/or study materials for participants who do not have any of these expenses reimbursed by their employer. IIA Certifications A total of 8 NCEB Chapter members obtained IIA
