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Reviewing Information Security Governance

A cybersecurity governance program is only as strong as its weakest link. Reviewing Information Security Governance A cybersecurity governance program is only as strong as its weakest link. A

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Ia Mag Jun 06, 2022

Supply Chain Woes

Geopolitical issues are impacting supply chains. Supply Chain Woes Organizations are adopting new and innovative ways to respond to unplanned disruptions. A lack of supply chain coordination is

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Data Protection in a GDPR World

New privacy regulations require increased data vigilance, expanding the need for internal audit’s risk and control expertise. Data Protection in a GDPR World New privacy regulations require

Ia Mag Sep 13, 2020

Internal Audit, COVID-19 Risks, and the Year Ahead

Anticipating risks has never been more critical than it is today. Internal Audit, COVID-19 Risks, and the Year Ahead Anticipating risks has never been more critical than it is today. Readers of

Ia Mag Aug 08, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Balancing Risk and Uncertainty

Organizations are making important decisions about how to move forward In the current turmoil. And internal audit needs to be there to help. Balancing Risk and Uncertainty Organizations are

Ia Mag May 05, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Risk and Uncertainty

To understand risk, we have to understand the impact of uncertainty. Risk and Uncertainty To understand risk, we have to understand the impact of uncertainty. As part of a recent blog post

Ia Mag May 12, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Let Me Think, Where Was I?

The big risks identified before the COVID-19 crisis are just as important as they were then ... maybe more. Let Me Think, Where Was I? The big risks identified before the COVID-19 crisis are

Ia Mag May 22, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Nourishment or Poison

Our job includes identifying where things go wrong. But we can't lose focus on making things better. Nourishment or Poison Our job includes identifying where things go wrong. But we can't

Ia Mag May 29, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Putting Those Bots to Work

Some simple ideas on how internal audit might use bots and RPA. Putting Those Bots to Work Some simple ideas on how internal audit might use bots and RPA. In the post before the post before

Ia Mag May 01, 2020

Mind of Jacka: The Divot of Complacency

If you are comfortable with what your internal audit department is doing, then it probably isn't doing enough. The Divot of Complacency If you are comfortable with what your internal

Ia Mag Jun 05, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Legitimate Power and Informal Leadership

Effective leadership does not rest on authority, but on an ability to work and reason with others. Legitimate Power and Informal Leadership Effective leadership does not rest on authority, but

Ia Mag Feb 10, 2021

On the Frontlines: Implementing Positive Auditing

Being 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 Jan 27, 2021

On the Frontlines: Increasing Internal Audit's Influence With Monte Carlo Analysis

A 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 Aug 17, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Stopwatch Auditing

In 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 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 Sep 28, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Wrong Purpose; Wrong Results

Audit reports should not drive action. Wrong Purpose; Wrong Results The primary purpose for issuing an audit report is not to drive action. I spent a great deal of time in my last two blog

Ia Mag Sep 08, 2021

Mind of Jacka: The Knowledge Needed to Run Amuck

In 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 Oct 21, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Get To Know Your Customers Day

Did you know that today (as this is posted) is "Get To Know Your Customer Day"? No? Seriously? Get To Know Your Customers Day Did you know that today (as this is posted) is "Get To

Ia Mag Oct 14, 2021

Mind of Jacka: A Change Would Do You Good

Whew. Been a crazy year, hasn't it? And crazy times have brought about a crazy amount of pontification on what has and will be happening. A Change Would Do You Good Whew. Been a crazy year, hasn't

Ia Mag Oct 08, 2021

Mind of Jacka: A Fable of Observation and Analysis

The following is adapted from something I saw posted on Facebook. Accordingly, I cannot vouch for its veracity. A Fable of Observation and Analysis The following is adapted from something I saw

Ia Mag Oct 01, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Hidden Goals

Recently I've been reading Shunryu Suzuki's Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. I understand it to be a cornerstone for understanding the practice of Zen Hidden Goals Recently I've been reading

Ia Mag Jun 30, 2021

On the Frontlines: Internal Audit’s Role in ESG

Internal 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

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Illuminating the Black Experience in Internal Auditing

The stories of Black internal auditors shed light on the unique career challenges they face and the need for a more inclusive workplace. Illuminating the Black Experience in Internal Auditing

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The Journey to Net-zero Emissions

Organizations may not have all of the answers on how to address climate risk, but they do understand that transformation is needed. The Journey to Net-zero Emissions Organizations may not have

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Editor's Note: The Accelerated Need for Ethics