IIA | Tulsa Chapter Newsletter

THE WORKPAPERS

~Matthew, Chapter President

“In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” - Mark Twain

Will it be warm or cold this week? The answer: Yes. The transition from winter to spring can be

difficult, especially when you’re unsure if you

need a parka, rain coat, sunscreen or all three!

The shift in weather can be so unpredictable, dark still comes early and we’re fighting against a plethora of flu bugs and colds. As we

wade further into March, there is hope the good days will outweigh

the bad as the days warm up, sunsets push further back on the clock,

shorts and hoodies become seasonal attire and we share several op-portunities to partake in cake and beverage with Mardi Gras, St. Pat-

rick’s Day and Spring Break upon us.

The month of March also brings about a transition in the Tulsa IIA’s

leadership. We have an awesome slate of candidates to present to

you for our officer and board of governor election which will be held

at our April General Meeting. I would like to thank every volunteer for stepping up to support the Tulsa Chapter and I know you will do great

things next year. Everything our chapter does, from the events you

attend to the newsletter you are reading right now, is brought to you

through the work and dedication of our volunteers. As a volunteer, you have the unique opportunity to drive your career forward and

make a direct impact on our auditing community all while earning free

CPE. Just like the transition from winter to spring, the good associat-

ed with volunteering far outweighs the bad and the only cost is a small time commitment on your part.

Currently, we have one Officer and several committee chair member

positions available. If you are interested in volunteering, feel free to contact any of the officers or board members listed in this newsletter

and we will find a position that is right for you.

March 2019

Did you know you can find your local chapter of the IIA on social media? Find us on Facebook by searching for

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and connect with colleagues across the nation!

If you have a submission or idea for an upcoming newsletter, please submit your ideas to the Newsletter Chair, Shannon Lofthus at:

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In This Issue

• President’s Message

• General Meeting

Announcement

• IIA News & Highlights

• Call for Volunteers

• Certification Corner

• Members-Only

Webinars

• Employment

Opportunities

• Welcome New

Members

• Spring Seminar

• 2019-2020 Officer &

Governor Slate

• Tulsa Chapter 2018-

2019 Officers, Commit-

tee Chairs, and

Governors

Message

2018-2019 President

Connected

Announcement Topic:

Shades of Ethics: Setting the

Thermostat

Where:

Tulsa Country Club

701 N. Union Ave.,

Tulsa, OK 74127

(Refer to map on page 3)

When:

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Agenda:

Registration: 11:30 AM

Lunch & Speaker: Noon

Reservation Deadline:

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Prices: Credit Card or Check

Members: $25

Guests: $30

Students: FREE

Retired/Unemployed: $12

Menu (buffet-style):

Chicken or beef entrée, vegetable

medley, herbed potatoes, green

salad, fresh fruit, bread and an

assortment of desserts

Registration Contact:

Register Online HERE!

Questions? Contact Leslie Clarke

at lclarke@bokf.com or Brittanny

Slusher at bslusher@bokf.com

Note: General meetings are

held the 2nd Thursday of the

month, unless otherwise noted.

To register for the March Tulsa IIA meeting, please visit: http://

www.eiseverywhere.com/408984 and submit your registration online. You may

also use the same link to cancel a reservation.

All cancellations of reservations must be made before noon on the day before

the meeting. Unfulfilled reservations will be billed as the IIA is billed at the

reservation rate, not attendance.

Shades of Ethics: Setting the Thermostat Presented by Jami Shine, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CSM, Corporate and

IT Audit Manager for QuikTrip Corporation and District Representa-

tive of The IIA

Jami Shine graduated summa cum laude from the Honors Program at Oral Roberts University and has over 12 years of com-

bined internal and external audit experi-ence. She is blessed to have her “dream job” as the Corporate and IT Audit Manag-er for QuikTrip Corporation in Tulsa, OK, where she has worked for almost 7 years. Jami is also a volunteer facilitator for the Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”), leading both online and in person train-ings, and currently serves as a District Representative and a member of the IIA’s North American Chapter Relations Committee. Prior to becoming a District Representative, Jami was an officer for the Tulsa Chapter of the IIA and was honored with their “Auditor of the Year” award in 2018. She credits the IIA (and especially the volunteers of the Tulsa chapter) with giving her the confidence and opportunity to pursue her passions for facilitating, public speaking, and thought lead-ership. She lives in Owasso, OK, with husband, Bill, and Toy Fox Ter-rier, Eliza.

Presentation Summary:

Ethical governance is becoming increasingly important to our organi-zations as ethics failures result in corporate scandals and fraud, but it’s harder than ever to evaluate. In a “shades of grey” culture, ethical de-cisions become complex and subjective. Additionally, the auditor’s role in ethics is often poorly defined or non-existent.

In this meeting, we’ll discuss how to navigate ethical dilemmas as well as the optimal role for auditors to take in evaluating and promoting eth-ics at their organizations.

FROM TULSA INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT Take interstate 244 West and after

downtown Tulsa follow the signs to-

wards Sand Springs, (64/51 also

known locally as the Keystone Ex-

pressway or the Cimarron Turnpike).

Stay in the right lane on 64/51 and exit

on the Gilcrease Museum Road and

then turn right. At the next traffic light

(Edison) turn right. Travel ½ mile and

turn left on Union Ave. Club entrance

is immediately on right.

FROM RIVERSIDE DRIVE Travel north on Riverside until you

come to Denver Avenue and merge to

the right. Once on Denver, travel ap-

proximately 1.5 miles to Edison and

turn left. Travel approximately 1 mile to

Union (you will pass the golf course on

the right). Turn Right on Union. Club

entrance is immediately on right.

FROM THE BROKEN ARROW

EXPRESSWAY (64/51) Travel Westbound on 64/51. After passing through downtown Tulsa the road curves right heading North. (Make

sure you stay on 64/51) Immediately after the curve start getting in the left lane to exit toward Sand Springs. (This

is kind of a bad spot traffic wise because you have to cross three lanes of traffic fairly quickly). After the Sand

Springs exit get in the right lane and exit on Gilcrease Museum Road and turn right. At the next traffic light

(Edison) turn right Travel ½ mile and turn left on Union Ave. Club entrance is immediately on right.

Parking N

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W Edison St

Join us at the TULSA COUNTRY CLUB (red star below) located at 701 N. Union Ave., Tulsa, OK.

We hope that you can join us as we kick off our 2018-2019 chapter year!

Directions

Reminder!!

As we get into our active

Chapter year, now is a

good time to review your

contact information on your

IIA profile and to ensure

you’re able to access your

account online. It’s im-

portant to keep this infor-

mation up to date so that

you continue to receive

Tulsa Chapter notifications,

receive the Member rate

on your Tulsa Chapter

meetings and conferences,

and receive customized

communications directly

from The IIA. Get started

now!

You may also find this

newsletter information and

more about The IIA - Tulsa

Chapter at:

https://chapters.theiia.org/

tulsa/

The proposed bylaws

which were voted on and

adopted during the October

meeting are posted to the

“Members Only” page.

Don’t forget to make sure

your communication prefer-

ences are up-to-date so

that you don’t miss any

Chapter news!

Cindy Harp

shares some of

the barriers we

face when asking

questions during

the February

General Meeting.

Is Your Internal Audit Group Compliant with The Standards? The IIA Standards require that internal audit activities have

an external review at least every five years. The IIA Tulsa

Chapter has a peer review program available to you that

includes several trained assessors who can conduct these

reviews at a minimal cost. If interested, the Chapter will

work with you to select a team that includes experts on The

Standards as well as individuals knowledgeable about your

particular line of business. The minimal cost to your compa-

ny includes expenses incurred by the team members which

typically include mileage, parking and meals while on site

and a contribution to the Chapter’s scholarship and training budget. Reviews

are typically arranged three to six months in advance. If you are interested in

complying with the Standards, contact Jim Sleezer (jim.sleezer@okstate.edu)

to schedule a review.

Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) The Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) is an achievement/recognition pro-

gram for chapters in North America that uses points /credits to recognize chap-

ter activities that align with the North American Strategic Plan in three service

categories: Service to Members, Service to the Profession, and Chapter Re-

porting. There are many things members can contribute to helping the chapter

earn points.

Members and member companies who participate or perform the following ac-

tivities can earn points for our Chapter:

• Speaking engagements inside or outside your organization

• Receive a Quality Assessment for your audit shop

• Participate in a QAR quality review team (IIA and non-IIA sponsored)

• Published articles

• Junior Achievement Volunteer hours

• …and many more programs.

If you have participated in any of these programs, please contact Matt Barth to

earn achievement points for the chapter and continue our tradition of excel-

lence.

Highlights

Audit and Culture March 19, 2019 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET | 1 CPE

Join the author of the recently published book – A journey into Auditing Culture to explore how an audit of cul-

ture can really add value to the business. Should you undertake a culture audit, and if so how do you go about

it? Where do you start? What documents should you request and how can you look at expected controls in this

area? How can you look at design effectiveness – never mind operational effectiveness. Learn the answers to

all of this and more by joining our webinar.

Sue Jex uses structured approaches that begin with your organization’s own strategy and establish the embed-

dedness of culture across all aspects of the business. Learn more.

Learning Objectives:

Delegates will understand how to approach a culture audit, how to undertake a risk assessment of culture, which

documents to request, what questions to ask leaders and employees and how to structure the resultant audit

report.

Webinars

Contact any Officer or Board member for more information on ways you can help give back with the Tulsa

Chapter. The success of our Chapter depends on the many volunteers who support us.

Volunteers

Please join us in congratulating the following individual on their recent certification:

Shannon Lofthus Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Corner

If your company has job openings and would like to publish on our IIA Chapter Careers webpage, please send information to

Shannon Lofthus (shannon.lofthus@stinnett-associates.com) and Kristy Hancock (khancock@bokf.com).

Please include the following on a single page:

Company logo, brief position description, qualifications and responsibilities, and contact information

Company Position

1. Magellan Midstream Partners IT Audit Specialist

2. Magellan Midstream Partners Audit Services Manager

3. ONEOK, Inc. Auditor

4. Stinnett & Associates Associate

5. Stinnett & Associates IT Auditor

** Denotes new position listing since last newsletter.

Opportunities

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Steve Thompson Magellan Midstream Partners

Emily Hicks ONE Gas, Inc.

Sheri Moran ONE Gas, Inc.

Dawn Mowdy ONE Gas, Inc.

J.J. McGrew ONEOK, Inc.

Seminar

When: Wednesday April 10, 2019; 8:30-4:30pm

Where: Williams Tower 1 (the smaller of the two black glass buildings)

One West 3rd Street

1st Floor St. Francis Room

CPE hours: 8 hours

Cost: $215

Register online by Friday, April 5 at: http://www.eiseverywhere.com/408992

Topic Overview:

The greatest cybersecurity risks your organization faces are breaches due to accidental, negligent or malicious

activities of an organizational insider. Together these represent the largest risk of financial loss and reputational

damage to any organization. In this crucial session attendees (IT and non-IT experts) will learn how to develop

an organizational approach to insider threats and how to implement proactive approaches to recognize evolving

risks and weaknesses. Attendees will learn the important assets they can use to detect and thwart security risks.

They will understand breach tactics, behavioral and data patterns that indicate risks, and the most effective

weapons against insider threats in the ongoing cyberwar.

Cognitive technologies including artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, natural language processing

and speech recognition are transforming our professions. A deeper look reveals how this transformation creates

a future full of opportunities for people who possess strong critical thinking and communication skills and know

how to interact with evolving technologies. Artificial intelligence has different strengths and commits different

types of errors than human decision makers. Understanding these differences allows us to leverage their com-

plementary abilities, identify weaknesses, avoid errors, and achieve the highest order of professional judgment

and decision-making power.***Features live demonstrations of cognitive technology***

Dr. Toby Groves:

Toby is a social cognitive scientist, speaker and writer. He researches innovative thinking approaches that spark

insight with a focus on higher-order critical thinking, problem solving and communications. He presents his

unique content using vivid mental imagery and radically interactive exercises. His fascinating history spurred a

lifelong research journey in advanced critical thinking and communications in expert environments. A popular

speaker amongst leading organizations in industry, government, and academia, Toby works with experts that

provide society's most critical services including the audit, intelligence, investigative, legal and medical communi-

ties. Toby has a PhD in psychology, an MA in industrial-organizational psychology, and has training in a unique

combination of forensic psychology and forensic accounting.

& Cognitive Technologies

Officer Slate 2019-2020

Presenting the Officer nomination slate for the 2019-2020 IIA Tulsa Chapter Year! We will take a vote

to kick-off our April General Meeting. If you are interested in any open position, please contact any of

the current officers to find out how you can get involved!

President

Sarah Kuhn has a long history with the Tulsa Chapter and has been active as a chapter volunteer since

2006, she has served our chapter on multiple committees, on the board, and in other officer roles. Sarah

was introduced to internal auditing through an internship while in school at TU. That early experience has

turned into not only a career but a passion for the profession. In addition to her volunteer work with the

IIA, Sarah also participates in the Oklahoma Energy Forum for Internal Audit and leads a university re-

cruiting team for ConocoPhillips. In her free time, she enjoys travelling the globe, telling stories, trying

new things, tasting wine, and sampling culinary delights.

1st VP

Emily Marang, CIA, CRCM is an Internal Audit Senior with BOK Financial. She holds Bachelor's Degrees in

both Accounting and Finance from the University of Central Oklahoma, is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and

Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM). Emily has served the Tulsa Chapter IIA as the Co-Chair of

the Academic Relations Committee and Treasurer for the 2018-2019 Chapter year. Emily serves on the

Boards of Toastmasters Club 3544 and Sand Springs BMX. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with

her husband Chris and their two children.

2nd VP

Darlena Granger is an internal auditor with ONEOK, Inc. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Accounting from

Langston University, and is working towards a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification. She serves on

the committee of Supporter Engagement for ONEOK’s Black African-American Resource Group and previ-

ously served on the Community Relations Committee for the Tulsa Chapter IIA. Darlena is married to

Charles and they have two kids and two dogs.

Treasurer

Leslie Clarke is a Senior Internal Auditor at BOK Financial. Prior to joining BOKF, she was an auditor at

Cherokee Nation Businesses for five years. She graduated from Rogers State University with a Bachelor’s

degree in Business Administration - Forensic Accounting. She serves as the current IIA Tulsa Chapter Attend-

ance Chair and is working toward obtaining her CIA certification. She enjoys spending her free time with her

daughter, friends, and family.

Secretary

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY OPEN

If you are interested in serving as the Tulsa Chapter Secretary, please contact any current officer.

Governors (terms expiring May 2022)

Becky Keesling is Executive Vice President, Chief Auditor for BOK Financial Corporation, a top 25 US-

based financial services company. Keesling was appointed Chief Auditor in late 2013. She is responsible for

ensuring the Company’s internal controls are designed properly and operating effectively, performing inde-

pendent assessments of the Company’s compliance with various laws and regulations and serving in an

advisory capacity for certain projects ongoing throughout the Company. Keesling joined the internal audit

team at BOK Financial in 2004. In 2005 she moved to Credit Administration where she managed a team

responsible for financial reporting as it pertained to the loan portfolio and allowance for credit losses. Prior to

joining BOK Financial, Keesling spent 10 years in public accounting primarily with Ernst & Young LLP where she audited

public and private companies serving clients in the financial services, energy, and manufacturing industries. Keesling has an

accounting degree from Missouri State University (formerly Southwest Missouri State University) and is a member of the

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of

Internal Auditors (IIA). Keesling currently serves on the board of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Emergency Infant Services,

Missouri State University School of Accountancy Advisory Board, and IIA Tulsa Chapter Board of Governors. Keesling also

serves as a volunteer with Reading Partners Tulsa.

David Kinkaid, CPA, CIA, CFE, is Principal with Stinnett & Associates. He has 25 years of experience in

internal audit, finance, and public accounting. For the past 20 years, David has focused on formulating and

leading corporate internal audit functions and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts for a variety of organiza-

tions. This would be David’s fifth term on the IIA-Tulsa Chapter Board of Governors. David’s experience in-

cludes working closely with Executive Management teams, Audit Committees and Corporate Boards in a Gen-

eral Auditor role and establishing Internal Audit functions in both private and publicly traded organiza-

tions. David began his career in public accounting with KPMG. He then held various positions in Internal Audit

and Finance for Willbros Group, Inc. and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Prior to joining Stinnett, David was the Gen-

eral Auditor for Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc. David enjoys presenting to IIA chapters on topics promoting efficiency within

the Internal Audit function, and was a facilitator in the 2007 and 2008 MISTI Sarbanes-Oxley Strategic Symposium national

roundtable concerning effective and efficient compliance. In addition to his CIA, CPA, and CFE certifications, David holds a

Master’s Degree in Accounting and Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Oklahoma State University.

Jami Shine, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CSM, graduated summa cum laude from the Honors Program at Oral

Roberts University and has over 12 years of combined internal and external audit experience. She is the

Corporate and IT Audit Manager for QuikTrip Corporation and is also a volunteer facilitator for the IIA,

leading both online and in person trainings. She currently serves as a District Representative and a

member of the IIA’s North American Chapter Relations Committee. She has served in every officer posi-

tion for the Tulsa chapter except Treasurer, including two years as 1st VP, and was honored with the

Auditor of the Year Award in 2018.

Kim Aldrette, CIA, CRMA, CCSA, CPA, has nearly 25 years of experience providing risk assess-ment, internal audit, accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, process improvement, data analytics, quality control and consulting services. She is currently a director of internal audit at Williams. Prior to joining Williams, Kim was an audit supervisor for Occidental Petroleum and a senior associate for Coopers & Lybrand. Kim previously served two terms as Treasurer for the Tulsa IIA Chapter and participated on the IIA’s Treasury Task Force.

2019-2020 Governors

Tulsa Chapter 2018 - 2019 Officers, Committee Chairs, and Governors Officers and Committee Chairs

Position Name Phone Email

President Matthew Barth 918-227-8206 mbarth@ahb-ok.com

Advocacy Matthew Barth 918-227-8206 mbarth@ahb-ok.com

ACL User Group Kerri Surdahl 918-661-7444 kerri.surdahl@conocophillips.com

Bylaws Michelle Minton 918-524-8361 mminton@semgroupcorp.com

CAP/Long-Range Planning Matthew Barth 918-227-8206 mbarth@ahb-ok.com

Certification Shannon Lofthus 918-281-8453 shannon.lofthus@stinnett-associates.com

Chapter Specialty Centers Matthew Barth 918-227-8206 mbarth@ahb-ok.com

Research Jim Sleezer 918-853-5114 jim.sleezer@okstate.edu

1st Vice President Robyn Cannon 918-748-4112 robyn.cannon@prosperitybankusa.com

Programs Committee Chair Robyn Cannon 918-748-4112 robyn.cannon@prosperitybankusa.com

Programs Committee Member Cathy Criswell 918-596-7505 cathycriswell@cityoftulsa.org

Programs Committee Member Jim Sleezer 918-853-5114 jim.sleezer@okstate.edu

Programs Committee Member Sarah Kuhn 918-661-4590 sarah.kuhn@conocophillips.com

Programs Committee Arrangements Vicki Peters 918-596-7528 vpeters@cityoftulsa.org

Newsletter/Publicity/Placement Shannon Lofthus 918-281-8453 shannon.lofthus@stinnett-associates.com

Webmaster/Website Kristy Hancock 918-697-3449 khancock@bokf.com

2nd Vice President Sarah Kuhn 918-661-4590 sarah.kuhn@conocophillips.com

Admission & Membership Sarah Kuhn 918-661-4590 sarah.kuhn@conocophillips.com

Community Relations Jeanette Franco 918-588-7498 jeanette.franco@oneok.com

Hospitality Robyn Cannon 918-748-4112 robyn.cannon@prosperitybankusa.com

Treasurer Emily Marang 918-728-8756 emarang@bokf.com

Budget & Finance Emily Marang 918-728-8756 emarang@bokf.com

Attendance Leslie Clarke 918-606-1153 lclarke@bokf.com

Attendance Brittanny Slusher 918-921-3062 bslusher@bokf.com

Secretary Tolu Ogunseye 918-588-7480 toluwalope.ogunseye@oneok.com

Historian Vicki Peters 918-596-7528 vpeters@cityoftulsa.org

Academic Relations & Scholarship Sarah Kuhn 918-661-4590 sarah.kuhn@conocophillips.com

Academic Relations & Scholarship Emily Marang 918-728-8756 emarang@bokf.com

Awards Cathy Criswell 918-596-7505 cathycriswell@cityoftulsa.org

Appointed by Board of Governors

Audit Committee Brian Wandel iiaokctreasurer@gmail.com

Nominating Cathy Criswell 918-596-7505 cathycriswell@cityoftulsa.org

Governors

Term Expiration Name Phone Email

May-21 Terry Cloud 918-586-4708 terry.cloud@okstate.edu

May-21 Michelle Minton 918-524-8361 mminton@semgroupcorp.com

May-21 Mo O’Connor 918-477-4447 mo.oconnor@unitcorp.com

May-21 Marnie Padilla 918-261-3224 marnie.padilla@stinnett-associates.com

May-20 Dustin Dye 918-384-6729 dustin.dye@cn-bus.com

May-20 Hannah Hallock 918-661-1787 hannah.hallock@conocophillips.com

May-20 David Hurd 918-740-5740 dhurd@laredopetro.com

May-20 Debbie King 918-732-1386 dking@oneok.com

May-19 Chris Carter 918-236-4797 chris.carter@cypressenergy.com

May-19 Ronny Johnson 918-740-6777 ronny.johnson@stinnett-associates.com

May-19 Becky Keesling 918-921-3057 rkeesling@bokf.com

May-19 David Kinkaid 918-607-0405 david.kinkaid@stinnett-associates.com

Past Presidents

Past President 1 Cathy Criswell 918-596-7505 cathycriswell@cityoftulsa.org

Past President 2 Jami Shine 918-615-7929 jshine@quiktrip.com