Finding Value in Volunteering — From One Generation to the Next

Sep 16, 2025

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal AuditIn this special episode, hear from Manisha and Iresh Anarkat; a mother and son whose paths in volunteering highlight two sides of the internal audit pipeline. Manisha shares how chapter leadership builds community, skills, and opportunity, while Iresh offers a student’s perspective on discovering the CIA, promoting the profession on campus, and stepping outside his comfort zone. Together, they show why volunteering, whether two hours a month or leading a chapter, matters for today and tomorrow.

HOST:Catherine Brown Associate Manager of Content Development, Producer, The IIA GUESTS: Manisha Anarkat, CPA Managing Partner, MNA FintTech Services President, IIA-Northern California East Bay Chapter Iresh Anarkat Student, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Chapter Certification Officer, IIA-Northern California East Bay

KEY POINTS:

Introduction [00:00–00:00:35]
Chapter Goals and Priorities [00:00:41–00:01:36]
Why Volunteer? [00:01:36–00:02:43]
Finding Value in Networking and Mentorship [00:02:43–00:03:54]
Challenges of Chapter Leadership [00:04:06–00:05:21]
Building the Internal Audit Pipeline [00:05:27–00:07:32]
Engaging Students on Campus [00:07:44–00:08:52]
Lessons from Leadership and Professional Growth [00:09:01–00:12:18]
The Value of Volunteering [00:13:02–00:13:32]
Advice for New Volunteers [00:14:03–00:15:16]
Student Perspective: Getting Involved [00:15:16–00:16:08]
Promoting Internal Audit Awareness [00:16:16–00:16:56]
Rewards and Challenges of Student Leadership [00:17:01–00:18:07]
Networking and Career Exposure [00:18:17–00:18:45]
Advice for Students Considering Volunteering [00:18:55–00:19:20]
Closing Thoughts [00:19:26–00:19:30]

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