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The New Basics of Data Analytics
Master fundamental techniques for data analytics insights. The New Basics of Data Analytics Mastering some fundamental techniques can enable auditors to leverage advanced data analysis tools for
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On the Frontlines: Auditor SkepticismInternal auditors may lack the logic of Star Trek's First Office Spock, so they need a structured approach to skepticsm. On the Frontlines: Auditor Skepticism Internal auditors may lack the
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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
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Health and Safety in Today's Audit PlanThese important risks are often omitted from plans — even during a pandemic. Health and Safety in Today's Audit Plan These important risks are often omitted from plans — even during a pandemic.
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COVID-19 and Indoor Air Quality RiskAs organizations prepare to reopen their offices, they need to ensure that employees can breathe safely in their buildings. COVID-19 and Indoor Air Quality Risk As organizations prepare to reopen
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A Safe ReturnOrganizations are working to ensure a smooth transition back to the workplace. A Safe Return Organizations are working to ensure a smooth transition back to the workplace. Organizations are
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Update: The IIA Updates Three Lines ModelUpdate: 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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Update: Recovery Through DigitizationResearch points to technology as a key driver for crisis navigation. Update: Recovery Through Digitization Research points to technology as a key driver for crisis navigation. Research points to
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10 Questions on CultureSeveral audit committee FAQs can help guide practitioners when assessing culture. 10 Questions on Culture Several audit committee FAQs can help guide practitioners when assessing culture. Several
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Auditing Knowledge ManagementKnowledge assets’ increased value and contribution to business objectives obliges internal auditors to focus on how they’re safeguarded. Auditing Knowledge Management Knowledge assets’ increased
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The Responsible OrganizationAs investors focus on ESG reporting, there is opportunity for internal auditors to get involved and provide assurance. The Responsible Organization As investors focus on ESG reporting, there is
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Auditing Culture: Familiar TechniquesThere'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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Risk as the Rosetta StoneHaving a common risk language can help an organization facilitate business discussions. Risk as the Rosetta Stone Having a common risk language can help an organization facilitate business
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A New Tool for DirectorsThe Guiding Principles of Corporate Governance are designed to help boards do better. A New Tool for Directors The Guiding Principles of Corporate Governance are designed to help boards do
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Confronting Climate ChangeAs more organizations recognize the economic risk posed by a warming planet, internal audit can serve as a change agent. Confronting Climate Change As more organizations recognize the economic
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Social Media GovernanceInternal audit can make an impact by looking at how the board, executives, and three lines of defense address social initiatives. Social Media Governance Internal audit can make an impact by
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6 Myths of Business EthicsInternal 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
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Auditing Culture: Observation and DataGauging the organization’s cultural climate is often best achieved with a two-pronged approach. Auditing Culture: Observation and Data Gauging the organization’s cultural climate is often best
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GRC Conference 2019: Owning the MomentSimon T. Bailey opens the sold-out GRC Conference with advice to business leaders on accepting change amidst uncertainty. GRC Conference 2019: Owning the Moment Simon T. Bailey opens the sold-out
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The Control–Culture ConnectionThese two elements must complement each other to achieve strong financial reporting. The Control–Culture Connection These two elements must complement each other to achieve strong financial
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In Line With RiskImplementing a risk management program can better align an organization's risk profile with its overall strategy. In Line With Risk Implementing a risk management program can better align an
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Areas of DeficiencyTo inform the audit committee on external audit quality, internal auditors need to be familiar with the PCAOB inspection process and recurring findings. Areas of Deficiency To inform the audit
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How to Audit Social MediaBy reviewing compliance with social policies, internal auditors can help their organization address risks. How to Audit Social Media By reviewing compliance with social policies, internal
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The More You SayMany audit committees are voluntarily disclosing information about their oversight and performance. The More You Say Many audit committees are voluntarily disclosing information about their