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Breaking Down the Audit Report

Concise, targeted reports are of great value to the organization. Concise, targeted reports are of great value to the organization. The International Professional Practices Framework does not

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On the Frontlines: Pulse Insights

Harold Silverman looks at what's new with the Pulse. On the Frontlines: Pulse Insights The Pulse helps CAEs answer, "How does our audit function compare with others?" Harold Silverman

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Auditors and Analytics

Are you taking full advantage of the many opportunities of data analytics? Auditors and Analytics Are you taking full advantage of the many opportunities of data analytics? Are you taking

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Crafting the Audit Report

Understanding stakeholder expectations is key to internal audit reporting. Crafting the Audit Report Understanding stakeholder expectations is key to internal audit reporting. Understanding

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Building a Better Auditor: Communication Is the Auditor’s Superpower

The ABCs of audit: Always be communicating. Building a Better Auditor: Communication Is the Auditor’s Superpower Within internal audit, communication is not a soft skill, but a fundamental skill.

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Update: Tough Years Ahead

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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10 Questions on Culture

Several 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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How to Audit Social Media

By 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 Say

Many audit committees are voluntarily disclosing information about their oversight and performance. The More You Say Many audit committees are voluntarily disclosing information about their

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Is Your Culture at Risk?

The importance of organizational culture cannot be overstated — and it should never be overlooked. Is Your Culture at Risk? The importance of organizational culture cannot be overstated — and it

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Exploratory Audits for Risk Reconnaissance

With organizations launching new products and services more rapidly, internal auditors can identify risks through quick, first-look audits. Exploratory Audits for Risk Reconnaissance With

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Police Entangled in Tow-truck Kickbacks

Law enforcement agencies need strong ethics policies and procedures to deter officers from cashing in on corruption. Police Entangled in Tow-truck Kickbacks Law enforcement agencies need strong

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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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Beware the Coronavirus Scams

Internal auditors can learn from the frauds that arose during earlier outbreaks — similar schemes may target their organizations' home-based employees. Beware the Coronavirus Scams Internal

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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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Municipal Misappropriation

By exploiting legacy system knowledge, a key finance employee siphons county funds to his personal account. Municipal Misappropriation By exploiting legacy system knowledge, a key finance

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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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The Make Your Own Credit Card Scam

Although some retailers can be easily duped by fake credit cards, cards with smart chips are dramatically reducing card fraud. The Make Your Own Credit Card Scam Although some retailers can be

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The Benefits Swindlers

Employers, insurers, and regulators all have a stake in fighting workplace benefits fraud. The Benefits Swindlers Employers, insurers, and regulators all have a stake in fighting workplace

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The Opportunistic CFO

When a small, growing company hires an internal auditor, it discovers the chief financial officer embezzling profits. The Opportunistic CFO When a small, growing company hires an internal auditor,

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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

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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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A New Runway