Monday November 30, 2015
A TAMUSA accounting student attended the monthly SA IIA meeting. I asked her to jot down her impressions and take away from the meeting. Here in her own words is a description of the experience.
On November 18, 2015 I took my very first step into the professional accounting world. I had the pleasurable experience of attending The Institute of Internal Auditors San Antonio Chapter monthly luncheon. The guest speaker was Executive Committee member of The IIA’s Global Board of Directors J. Michael Peppers and the topic was the new internal professional practices framework (IPPF).
I arrived a little early and easily found a table with plenty of seating, I introduced myself and took a seat. Before Mr. Peppers began speaking the table was full, I found myself in the company of Auditors for USAA and San Antonio Water System among others. Everyone was friendly and welcoming to having a student at the table. As Mr. Peppers began to speak and go over the new IPPF I realized how exciting it is to be a young professional at this time; there seems to be much growth and change in the profession. I learned about the mandatory elements of the IPPF such as: the core principles, code of ethics, and the definition of internal auditing. I also learned that using coasters as a marketing tool can be a fun conversation starter. I would like to have one of those new IPPF coasters (who knows, they may be a collector’s item in years to come).
Overall I had a great experience; I managed to earn one CPE point and I’m not even a professional yet! My one regret is not introducing myself to Mr. Peppers. In his speech he called on the room to bring incoming professionals into the loop, I was mentally waiving my Texas A&M flag yelling “here I am!” as he made the request. I look forward to the next luncheon and the opportunities to learn and grow as a student and a professional
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