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Ia Mag Dec 08, 2025

The Human Element

Machines can detect, but people must decide. The Human Element In the AI workplace, soft skills are becoming the defining strengths of internal auditors.

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Ia Mag Feb 09, 2026

Tech: Unstructured Insight

Unlock hidden audit insights from unstructured data. Tech: Unstructured Insight Using analytics and AI, auditors can turn data from disparate documents into actionable risk intelligence. Auditors

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Update: The IIA Updates Three Lines Model

Update: The IIA Updates Three Lines ModelNew release considers risk and governance in a complex world. Update: The IIA Updates Three Lines Model New release considers risk and governance in a

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Auditing Culture: Familiar Techniques

There's no need to reinvent the wheel — a combination of tried and true methods can go a long way on culture audits. Auditing Culture: Familiar Techniques There's no need to reinvent the wheel

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6 Myths of Business Ethics

Internal auditors should examine several “tacit truths” that often hinder organizational ethics. 6 Myths of Business Ethics Internal auditors should examine several “tacit truths” that often

Ia Mag Mar 29, 2019

Editor's Note: GDPR Is Just the Beginning

Editor's Note: GDPR Is Just the Beginning Editor's Note: GDPR Is Just the Beginning It is no surprise that cybersecurity and data protection remain top worries among chief audit executives

Ia Mag Mar 29, 2019

GDPR's Global Reach

Internal auditors around the world are starting to learn the impact of Europe’s data protection regulation on their organizations and their role in compliance. GDPR's Global Reach Internal

Ia Mag Jan 17, 2019

Creating a Better Society

Internal auditors should contribute to the collective public good. Creating a Better Society Internal auditors should contribute to the collective public good. Internal auditors should contribute

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A Plan for Regulatory Change

A top-down assessment model can help internal auditors keep tabs on regulations and ensure the organization is prepared for what lies ahead. A Plan for Regulatory Change A top-down assessment

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4 Tips to Sharpen Your Internal Audit Skill Set

To meet the needs of their organizations and stakeholders, today’s internal auditors must possess a strong understanding of the profession’s key priorities and risks. 4 Tips to Sharpen Your

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Is ESG the Next Sarbanes-Oxley

Help report on ESG risks and initiatives. Is ESG the Next Sarbanes-Oxley? Internal audit needs to be ready to help organizations report on their ESG risks and initiatives. Internal audit needs to

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Financial Reporting During the Pandemic

A new study spotlights how the crisis is impacting financial misstatement risks and internal control audits. Financial Reporting During the Pandemic A new study spotlights how the crisis is

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Cyber Risk and the Board

With cybersecurity now a board-level issue, internal audit must keep board members informed about the risks and help them fulfill their oversight responsibilities. Cyber Risk and the Board With

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Editor's Note: Under Attack

Organizations are poorly prepared to protect themselves against cyberattacks. Editor's Note: Under Attack Organizations are poorly prepared to protect themselves against cyberattacks.

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A New Runway

Having the courage to make a job change can bring growth and insight for internal auditors. A New Runway Having the courage to make a job change can bring growth and insight for internal

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The Intelligent Automation Barrier

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Lack of clear strategy inhibits adoption of audit technology. Update: The Intelligent Automation Barrier Lack of clear strategy inhibits adoption of audit technology. Lack of clear strategy

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The Upside of Risk

Internal auditors can provide greater value by also focusing on the positive. The Upside of Risk Internal auditors can provide greater value by also focusing on the positive. Internal auditors

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Breaking Down the Fraud Policy

Internal auditors need to be involved in, and understand, the organization’s fraud detection and prevention efforts. Breaking Down the Fraud Policy Internal auditors need to be involved in, and

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The Fraud Behind the Flags

A chief operating officer hid her multimillion-dollar scheme behind a cost-savings initiative. The Fraud Behind the Flags A chief operating officer hid her multimillion-dollar scheme behind a

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Building Scheme Is No Big Hit

Construction fraud is one of the costliest frauds, and developers and contractors can be both perpetrators and victims. Art StewartMarch 11, 20200 Comments Building Scheme Is No Big Hit

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Data Theft Aids Tech Support Scam

Organizations need personnel and technology controls to prevent employees from stealing corporate and customer data. Data Theft Aids Tech Support Scam Organizations need personnel and technology

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Faking the Winning Ticket

In the high-stakes world of lotteries, regulators and operators need stronger controls against fraudulent schemes. Faking the Winning Ticket In the high-stakes world of lotteries, regulators and

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Guilt by Association

A membership organization pays a hefty price after handing over too much control to its management company. Guilt by Association A membership organization pays a hefty price after handing over

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The Digital Land Grab

In the Internet of Things era, fraudsters are cashing in on the scarcity of Internet Protocol numbers. The Digital Land Grab In the Internet of Things era, fraudsters are cashing in on the

Ia Mag May 07, 2019

Books Bring Down the Mayor