IIA Baton Rouge Chapter and LSUCIA&CRM Annual Conference
In partnership with the IIA Baton Rouge Chapter, the LSU Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management hosts a two-day CPE training conference designed for internal auditors at all experience levels seeking to elevate their skills and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving professional landscape. Attend both days to earn 15 CPE hours.
2025 Conference Details
Monday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 16
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel | 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
IIA Members - $150 for one day; $270 for both days
Non-members - $190 for one day; $310 for both days
Student: $170
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Use this discounted lodging link to stay on-site for $159/night. Rate expires on Aug. 27.
| Time | Topic and Speaker |
|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Registration and continental breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:10 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks T. Russell Crook, Dean, LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business |
| 8:10 – 9:10 a.m. | Culture Brandy Massoroti, Louisiana Blue |
| 9:10 – 9:20 a.m. | Break |
| 9:20 – 10:20 a.m. | The New Global Internal Audit Standards Justin Gwin, Bayview Asset Management and The IIA |
| 10:20 – 11:20 a.m. | IIA – Ethics and Professionalism (Part 1) Jude Viator, EisnerAmper |
| 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:20 – 1:20 p.m. | IIA – Ethics and Professionalism (Part 2) Jude Viator, EisnerAmper |
| 1:20 – 2:20 p.m. | Cybersecurity Discussion Wes Ladd, Train GRC |
| 2:20 – 2:40 p.m. | CISA/CISSP Mini session Wes Ladd, Train GRC |
| 2:40 – 2:50 p.m. | Break |
| 2:50 – 3:50 p.m. | Transforming IA: From Doer to Commander in the Age of AI Bill Yarberry, ICCM Consulting, LLC |
| 3:50 – 4:50 p.m. | 20 Non-Internal Audit; Internal Audit Books Glenn Sumners, LSUCIA&CRM |
| 4:50 – 5:00 p.m. | Closing |
| 5:00 p.m. | Happy hour |
| Time | Topic and Speaker |
|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Registration and continental breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:10 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks Chad Bourque, IIA Baton Rouge |
| 8:10 – 9:10 a.m. | From Known to Unknown: Mapping the Next Wave of Risk Deneen Richard, Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation |
| 9:10 – 9:20 a.m. | Changes to CIA Exam Mini Session |
| 9:20 – 9:30 a.m. | Break |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Owning Your Future: Leading with Integrity, Accountability, and Influence Meagan West, Westward Strategies |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Addressing Fraud Risk: IIA Guidance for Auditors |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Best Practices: Managing an International Virtual Audit Team Joyce Vassiliou, Ferguson |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Critical Consultant Skills Chad Bourque, Gallagher Insurance |
| 2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Analytics Update Jared Soileau, LSU |
| 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. | Round Table Open Discussion Chad Bourque, Gallagher Insurance |
| 4:45 – 5:00 p.m. | Closing |
Questions? Email lsucia@lsu.edu
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