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Online Exclusives Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU Dec 22, 2020

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Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU

Mike Jacka worked in internal audit for nearly 30 years at Farmers Insurance Group. He is currently co-founder and chief creative pilot for Flying Pig Audit, Consulting, and Training Services (FPACTS). In From the Mind of Jacka​, Mike offers his wit and wisdom on the internal audit profession.

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