Tuesday, April 27, 2010
LPGA State Farm Classic Logic Model
This is the logic model I presented last night in class. Please feel free to comment and leave suggestions for improvement as well as suggestions for the tournament. Thank you!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Logic Model for the classic
I found it interesting to use the Logic Model in comparison with my internship the LPGA State Farm Classic. I had to do some very hard thinking to fill in the model to fit the tournament. It was also neat that this tournament would fit in each of the categories. I was able to break it down into the different sections. i am looking at the tournament a little differently now because in my mind it is broke down into smaller pieces. The three main parts of this model are inputs, outputs, and outcomes-impact. I will try to post my version of the model tomorrow. Here is the original logic model used in class from the University of Missouri Extension.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Twitter Video
The twitter video suggested for us to watch today was very interesting and informative. I finally learned what it meant when people would put (#) before their tweets. I also really liked it that you can search topics and use twitter as a search engine to see what is being said about popular events around the world. I was always the person who said that twitter is a fad and it will eventually fade out like Myspace did but after this video I think it might be here to stay. Here is a link to the video for your viewing pleasure.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Resume Help
The resume website I found to be the most help to me is http://www.freeresumehelp.net/. They offer help from Certified Professional Resume Writers and their colleagues. A great aspect of their website is it offers a FREE e-course in writing the perfect resume. This course will help you learn the secrets that will transform your resume. Everything they offer is free which is a huge plus. I know this is only one of many free resume helping and building websites but I found this one to be the most informative.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Request for Proposal Example
Sample Request for Proposal for External Quality Assessment Services
January xx, 200x
Ms. XXX
c/o ABC Assessment Firm
123 Any Street
Anytown, FL 00000
Dear Ms. XXX:
This letter is a Request for a Proposal (RFP) for an External Quality Assessment (QA) of ABC Company Manufacturing, Inc. Internal Audit Services.
Background: ABC Company, a public company, manufactures and markets specialty medical surgical devices. Manufacturing facilities are located in three Mid-Atlantic States. Distribution facilities are located in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Louisiana, and Nevada. Sales are made through an outsourced sales organization. In the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 200x, net revenues were approximately $2.2 billion and assets exceeded $2.5 billion. Further information is available on our Web site: www.abccompany.com.
Our Internal Audit Services Department consists of ## professionals, including the vice president who reports to the president/chief executive officer (CEO). The vice president has access to the chairman of the board and the audit committee.
The audit function provides an independent appraisal of key financial and operational controls. The audit department also shares best practices that promote operational efficiencies and cost saving opportunities. Our audit plan is the result of an annual risk assessment. A copy of the approved FY200x Audit Plan is enclosed for your reference.
Review services to be provided: This RFP is for an external quality assessment of Internal Audit Services of ABC Company. The selected independent party will:
1. Assess the IA Activity’s conformity to The Institute of Internal Auditor’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
2. Evaluate the IA Activity’s efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out its mission (as set forth in its charter and expressed in the expectations of ABC Company management).
3. Identify opportunities to enhance the IA Activity’s management of resources and work processes, as well as its value to ABC Company.
The response to this RFP should identify the membership and credentials of the review team, and the primary contact’s information. The review team will include manufacturing internal audit experience.
The review will be confidential, with the results only provided to designated ABC Company representatives. The independent party shall prepare a written report upon completion of the external quality assessment that is addressed to the CEO and the audit committee. A presentation on the external quality assessment results will be made to the audit committee.
Fee Estimate Assumptions: Your fee estimate should incorporate the following assumptions:
• The project will be performed in Month, 200x, with a preliminary report submitted by April 28, 200x, and the final report issued by May 15, 200x.
• Fees should include the cost, plus any estimated expenses.
Submission and Selection: Proposals for the external quality assessment must be submitted by Jan. 20, 200x. Internal auditing and our quality assessment oversight committee, which is composed of our chief financial officer, chief legal officer, and a member of our audit committee, will review each proposal. Selection of the provider vendor is tentatively set for Feb. 1, 200x, after interviews of finalists. Additional information requests should be coordinated through my office at +1-000-555-0000.
Other Matters: Please provide references.
We are looking forward to working with you, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
David P. Auditor
Vice President, Internal Audit
Attachment
cc: President/CEO
Quality Assessment Oversight Committee
January xx, 200x
Ms. XXX
c/o ABC Assessment Firm
123 Any Street
Anytown, FL 00000
Dear Ms. XXX:
This letter is a Request for a Proposal (RFP) for an External Quality Assessment (QA) of ABC Company Manufacturing, Inc. Internal Audit Services.
Background: ABC Company, a public company, manufactures and markets specialty medical surgical devices. Manufacturing facilities are located in three Mid-Atlantic States. Distribution facilities are located in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Louisiana, and Nevada. Sales are made through an outsourced sales organization. In the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 200x, net revenues were approximately $2.2 billion and assets exceeded $2.5 billion. Further information is available on our Web site: www.abccompany.com.
Our Internal Audit Services Department consists of ## professionals, including the vice president who reports to the president/chief executive officer (CEO). The vice president has access to the chairman of the board and the audit committee.
The audit function provides an independent appraisal of key financial and operational controls. The audit department also shares best practices that promote operational efficiencies and cost saving opportunities. Our audit plan is the result of an annual risk assessment. A copy of the approved FY200x Audit Plan is enclosed for your reference.
Review services to be provided: This RFP is for an external quality assessment of Internal Audit Services of ABC Company. The selected independent party will:
1. Assess the IA Activity’s conformity to The Institute of Internal Auditor’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
2. Evaluate the IA Activity’s efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out its mission (as set forth in its charter and expressed in the expectations of ABC Company management).
3. Identify opportunities to enhance the IA Activity’s management of resources and work processes, as well as its value to ABC Company.
The response to this RFP should identify the membership and credentials of the review team, and the primary contact’s information. The review team will include manufacturing internal audit experience.
The review will be confidential, with the results only provided to designated ABC Company representatives. The independent party shall prepare a written report upon completion of the external quality assessment that is addressed to the CEO and the audit committee. A presentation on the external quality assessment results will be made to the audit committee.
Fee Estimate Assumptions: Your fee estimate should incorporate the following assumptions:
• The project will be performed in Month, 200x, with a preliminary report submitted by April 28, 200x, and the final report issued by May 15, 200x.
• Fees should include the cost, plus any estimated expenses.
Submission and Selection: Proposals for the external quality assessment must be submitted by Jan. 20, 200x. Internal auditing and our quality assessment oversight committee, which is composed of our chief financial officer, chief legal officer, and a member of our audit committee, will review each proposal. Selection of the provider vendor is tentatively set for Feb. 1, 200x, after interviews of finalists. Additional information requests should be coordinated through my office at +1-000-555-0000.
Other Matters: Please provide references.
We are looking forward to working with you, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
David P. Auditor
Vice President, Internal Audit
Attachment
cc: President/CEO
Quality Assessment Oversight Committee
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