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Selling Enterprise Risk Management

“Competing with an edge” is the ultimate aspirational value proposition. Selling Enterprise Risk Management “Competing with an edge” is the ultimate aspirational value proposition.

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Five Questions: Global Internal Audit Standards

Notable changes in the new Standards. Five Questions: Global Internal Audit Standards Benito Ybarra and Anthony Pugliese discuss the new Global Internal Audit Standards. IIA President and CEO

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Ia Mag Dec 12, 2022

Basics: Recovery vs. Continuity

Understanding the differences between DRPs and BCPs. Basics: Recovery vs. Continuity Internal auditors should have at least a basic understanding of the differences between DRPs and BCPs.

Ia Mag Aug 27, 2019

Report Writing Is Communication

Report Writing Is Communication Report Writing Is Communication Report Writing Is Communication In last week’s blog post, I discussed, among other things, that successful report writing is not

Ia Mag Jun 17, 2019

Writing an Impactful Audit Report: 6 Tips for Being More Persuasive

The ultimate objective of internal audit reporting is not to describe what we found or to make recommendations for improvement — it is to persuade readers to take action. Writing an Impactful

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Ia Mag Dec 12, 2022

Tech: The Structure of Security

How CISOs view information security frameworks. Tech: The Structure of Security A CISO and a CIA talk information security frameworks. A CISO and a CIA talk information security frameworks

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Onboarding New Employees

Employee orientations are an opportunity to educate new hires about internal audit’s role. Onboarding New Employees Employee orientations are an opportunity to educate new hires about

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Five Questions: Global Risks

A video chat about two risk reports. Five Questions: Global Risks Learn how The IIA's Risk in Focus report compares to the WEF's risk report. Learn about The IIA’s new Risk in Focus report

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Ia Mag Jun 06, 2022

A Cyber Wake-up Call

The SEC poses important cybersecurity risk questions. A Cyber Wake-up Call The SEC’s proposed rules on cybersecurity risk pose important questions. The SEC’s proposed rules on cybersecurity risk

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Ia Mag Dec 11, 2023

The Knowledge Audit

Two types of knowledge organizations must manage. The Knowledge Audit Mishandling information and expertise shows why managing knowledge well matters in organizations. By categorizing and

Ia Mag Oct 07, 2024

Emerging Leaders

Meet the 2024 Emerging Leaders! Emerging Leaders 15 professionals blend expertise and purpose to elevate internal auditing. 15 professionals blend expertise and purpose to elevate internal

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Ia Mag Dec 16, 2024

Get Real with Recovery Plans

Turning recovery plans into actionable safeguards. Get Real with Recovery Plans Proposed financial regulations aim to move banks from surface-level crisis management to creating more actionable

Ia Mag Oct 22, 2019

OnRisk 2020: Beware the IT Mystics

Chief audit executives shouldn't rely too much on IT leaders' opinions of how well the organization is addressing cyber risk. OnRisk 2020: Beware the IT Mystics Chief audit executives

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Ia Mag Aug 11, 2025

Tech: Legacy Systems, Modern Risks

Regular audits an help secure legacy systems. Tech: Legacy Systems, Modern Risks Aging IT infrastructure demands regular audits and smarter strategies to stay ahead of threats. Aging IT

Ia Mag Aug 11, 2025

Tech: Legacy Systems, Modern Risks

Regular audits an help secure legacy systems. Tech: Legacy Systems, Modern Risks Aging IT infrastructure demands regular audits and smarter strategies to stay ahead of threats.

Ia Mag Feb 05, 2024

Tech: Navigating the Digital Seas

IT audits ensure technology operations are efficient. Tech: Navigating the Digital Seas IT audits play a vital role in ensuring the trust, security, and efficiency of technology operations.

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Update: Tough Years Ahead

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A global forecast sees an array of intense challenges. Update: Tough Years Ahead A global forecast sees an array of intense challenges. A global forecast sees an array of intense challenges.

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Ia Mag Apr 27, 2021

Health and Safety in Today's Audit Plan

These 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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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

Internal audit can play a significant role in helping their organization's look holistically at their data use practices. Editor's Note: The Accelerated Need for Ethics Internal audit can

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Are Audit Committees at the Bursting Point?

Given the plethora of new risks, it may be time for boards to consider workload. Are Audit Committees at the Bursting Point? Given the plethora of new risks, it may be time for boards to

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COVID-19 and Indoor Air Quality Risk

As 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 Return

Organizations 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 Model