who we are
Stephen
HORNE
ACCREDITATION & Panels
Stephen Horne is the Principal of CBI, which in 2017 absorbed the resources and experience of ACT Probity & Governance (ACT), a company operating since 1998.
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Stephen is CBI's Chief Consultant. Where appropriate, he collaborates with other specialists in areas such as risk management and fraud control to offer even greater diversity and capability.
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As a Non-Executive Director since 2015, Stephen has developed a portfolio of Audit & Risk Committee experience spanning the Commonwealth, NSWG, NSW Local Government and Victorian Local Government sectors, with a diverse range of entity types.
Stephen previously served for 38 years in the NSW public sector, including roles of Assistant Auditor-General for NSW, looking after Performance Audits, and the Chief Executive of IAB, a Government Trading Enterprise undertaking internal audits and misconduct investigations.
Stephen is a qualified Company Director (GAICD), Governance Professional (FGIA, FCG, CGP), certified internal auditor (PFIIA, CIA, CGAP), is certified in risk management assurance (CRMA), has a business degree and postgraduate qualifications in management, management communications and fraud control.
Stephen was Australian President of the Institute of Internal Auditors 2013-2015; Australia’s delegate on the IIA Global Board 2015-2019; Global Chair of the IIA’s Public Sector Guidance Committee 2016-2019; Chair /Member of the Public Sector Guidance Committee for the Governance Institute of Australia since 2016; and a Convenor/Adjudicator for the Australasian Reporting Awards since 2004.
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CBI is accredited under the NSWG Prequalification Scheme: Performance and Management Services (SCM0005 EARL) for engagements valued at up to $50,000 including GST, under the categories of:
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Performance Review
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Organisational Capacity
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General Technical Expertise.
Stephen Horne is accredited under:
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NSWG Prequalified Panel for Audit & Risk Committee Chairs and Members
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IIA Aust Prequalified Panel for Audit & Risk Committee Chairs and Members
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Code of Conduct Review Panel, The Hills Shire Council.
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​With regard to relevant professional credentials, Stephen Horne is:
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Qualified Company Director (GAICD)
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Qualified Governance Professional (FGIA, FCG, CGP)
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Certified internal auditor (CIA – global certification)
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Fellow of the Institute of Internal Auditors (FIIA)
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Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia
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Fellow of The Chartered Governance Institute
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Professional Member of the IIA (PFIIA the preferred credential for practicing professional in Australia)
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Certified in public sector internal audit (CGAP)
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Certified in risk management assurance (CRMA).