F R O M   T H E   C H A I R M A N

Dear Colleague:
Your role within the internal audit profession has never been more critical. Recent events have only further bolstered your value, not only to the profession but your organization. With more than 150,000 members representing more than 100 countries, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) continues to set the standard for internal auditing. The IIA’s standard for excellence continues with the 2010 International Conference in Atlanta, June 6 – 9, where thousands of practitioners from around the world will come together for the profession’s premier training and development event.

It’s with great pleasure to invite you to this upcoming event, featuring “Auditing Through Leadership,” bringing you the best conference program in one exciting location. Conference keynote speakers include:

• Carole B. Tomé, The Home Depot’s chief financial officer and executive vice president of corporate services and audit committee chair for United Parcel Service (UPS).
• Zanny Minton-Beddoes – The Economist’s Editor on Global Economic Outlook.
• Dr. Walter Massey – Bank of America’s Chairman of the Board and President Emeritus of Morehouse College (Invited).
• Mark Sanborn – Author of The Fred Factor.

In addition to our world-class keynote speakers, this conference will also feature 12 program tracks covering Governance, Risk Management, GRC and Compliance, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Leadership, Information Technology, Emerging Global Issues, Public Sector, and much more!  Continue to check the conference website periodically as announcements are made about the well-known speakers and relevant topics that will be part of these tracks.

Also, throughout the conference you will have opportunities to network with your peers in your industry and at your career level. Networking can be done during scheduled networking breaks, breakfasts and lunches, or during the Sunday Welcome Reception, the annual Gala on Tuesday evening, or at Monday’s Vendor Reception where you can be introduced to new business solutions.
This is the MUST attend event of 2010, so register today at www.iia2010atl.org where you can also find the most up-to-date program and session information.

Also, attention IIA Members – save more than US $500 when you register for the conference before January 31!

We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta as we all discover ATL – “Auditing Through Leadership.”
Sincerely,

William J. “Bill” Mulcahy, CIA
2010 International Conference Chairman