Ia Mag Oct 16, 2017
7 Signs You Might Be a Jurassic AuditorInternal audit professionals who fail to evolve and adapt to changing practices may go the way of the dinosaurs, says IIA President and CEO Richard Chambers. 7 Signs You Might Be a Jurassic
Ia Mag Jun 30, 2021
On the Frontlines: Internal Audit’s Role in ESGInternal auditors must be drivers in promoting ESG practices in their organizations. Internal auditors must be drivers in promoting environmental, social, and governance practices in their
Ia Mag Sep 08, 2021
Mind of Jacka: The Knowledge Needed to Run AmuckIn my last two blog posts, I talked at great length (probably too great a length) about allowing internal auditors the freedom to get their jobs done and to explore better ways to do it. The
Ia Mag Sep 28, 2021
Building a Better Auditor: Which Way Should I Go?The dialogue in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland goes something like this: Building a Better Auditor: Which Way Should I Go? The dialogue in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland goes something
Ia Mag Aug 17, 2021
Mind of Jacka: Stopwatch AuditingIn 1881, Frederick Winslow Taylor got out his stopwatch to begin what became a lifetime of analyzing work with the idea of optimizing and simplifying jobs. Stopwatch Auditing In 1881, Frederick
Ia Mag Jan 27, 2021
On the Frontlines: Increasing Internal Audit's Influence With Monte Carlo AnalysisA simulation model can give internal audit a predictive tool for evaluating and communicating about the organization's risks. On the Frontlines: Increasing Internal Audit's Influence With
Ia Mag Feb 10, 2021
On the Frontlines: Implementing Positive AuditingBeing approachable and helpful can show that internal auditors are looking out for their clients' well-being. On the Frontlines: Implementing Positive Auditing Being approachable and helpful
Ia Mag Oct 20, 2021
On the Frontlines: Not All Findings Are BadAudit reports should note the positive news. On the Frontlines: Not All Findings Are Bad In detailing audit findings to clients, internal auditors should note the good news, too. Although most
Ia Mag Mar 30, 2021
Building a Better Auditor: Certificates and Certification — Two Keys to Career AdvancementProfessional certifications and certificates each are important for an internal auditor's career, but there are fundamental differences between them. Building a Better Auditor: Certificates
Ia Mag Nov 09, 2021
Building a Better Auditor: A Mental Health Perspective on Career GrowthAuditors should act to improve mental well-being. Building a Better Auditor: A Mental Health Perspective on Career Growth Internal auditors aren’t immune from the stresses of life, but there
Ia Mag Jan 26, 2021
Mind of Jacka: Answer Me These Questions ThreeAre you in the right job, position, organization, or profession? Answer Me These Questions Three Are you in the right job, position, organization, or profession? I've mentored more than a couple
Ia Mag Feb 23, 2021
Mind of Jacka: Oh Yeah, Employees Are Important, TooA recent survey shows that organizational leaders are forgetting the importance of the employees. Oh Yeah, Employees Are Important, Too A recent survey shows that organizational leaders are
Ia Mag Aug 27, 2021
Mind of Jacka: Living in the Shadow of FearDon't be shackled by risk avoidance. Living in the Shadow of Fear Success cannot be achieved when shackled by the need to avoid risk. To give your sheep or cow a large spacious meadow is the
Ia Mag Jan 31, 2021
Chambers: I Still Believe Internal Audit Shouldn't Report to the CFOThe internal audit function must be positioned where it is most advantageous to enhancing true independence. I Still Believe Internal Audit Shouldn't Report to the CFO The internal audit
Ia Mag Mar 08, 2021
Chambers: U.S. SEC: Environmental, Social, and Governance Risks Better Be on Your RadarThe Commission has created a task force to monitor how organizations report their climate- and ESG-related disclosures to investors. U.S. SEC: Environmental, Social, and Governance Risks Better
Ia Mag Dec 29, 2021
On the Frontlines: When an Audit Leader Changes Your FindingsHow to approach the situation when an audit manager changes your findings. On the Frontlines: When an Audit Leader Changes Your Findings What do you do when an audit leader changes your
Ia Mag Dec 16, 2021
Mind of Jacka: Remember the 98 AccountA reminder not to let the pendulum swing too far. Remember the 98 Account Sometimes looking back into the past will give you ideas for the future. A reminder not to let the pendulum swing
Ia Mag Feb 15, 2022
Mind of Jacka: Looking BackwardWhy the post-mortem is such a valuable tool. Mind of Jacka: Looking Backward Take a second to look backward before you take the next misstep forward. It goes without saying, but I'll say it
Ia Mag Feb 21, 2022
#IAm Dominique VincentiMeet Uber’s vice president of internal audit. #IAm Dominique Vincenti For Dominique Vincenti, internal audit checked all the boxes. Meet Uber’s vice president of internal audit. For Dominique
Ia Mag Mar 23, 2022
Mind of Jacka: Even Nostradamus Couldn’t Predict Today’s RisksRisks change, and so must internal audit. Mind of Jacka: Even Nostradamus Couldn’t Predict Today’s Risks Is internal audit's approach to risk assessment becoming one with the dinosaurs, dodos,
Ia Mag Apr 05, 2022
Building a Better Auditor: Advancing Your Career in Internal AuditTop competencies and milestones needed to advance. Building a Better Auditor: Advancing Your Career in Internal Audit Hassan Khayal shares the top competencies, skills, and milestones needed to
Ia Mag Apr 21, 2022
Mind of Jacka: What Do You Do Exceptionally Well?Do your team's strengths match your clients' needs? Mind of Jacka: What Do You Do Exceptionally Well? Audit teams must analyze what they do well to understand the real value they provide.
Ia Mag May 25, 2022
On the Frontlines: Navigating Awkward Audit Findings in the Public Sector
Speaking truth to power can be challenging. On the Frontlines: Navigating Awkward Audit Findings in the Public Sector An experienced public sector auditor advises on how to handle pushback on
Ia Mag Aug 04, 2022
Mind of Jacka: It's the End of the World as We Know It
Put aside that lizard brain that hates change. Mind of Jacka: It's the End of the World as We Know It Humans don't handle change well, but internal auditors have the skills to adapt. Change:
Ia Mag May 03, 2019
Your Work Isn't Done YetThere is a reason all findings should include all five C's. Your Work Isn't Done Yet There is a reason all findings should include all five C's. Let us all recite it together. There