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The Risks in Supply Chains

A supply chain is only as strong as the business with the weakest controls. The Risks in Supply Chains A supply chain is only as strong as the business with the weakest controls. A supply chain

Ia Mag Nov 22, 2019

The Ultimate Measure of Internal Audit Success

Unparalleled customer service is as important for internal audit as it is for the organization. The Ultimate Measure of Internal Audit Success Unparalleled customer service is as important

Ia Mag Oct 28, 2019

Internal Auditing and the Public Good

Among the most selfless men and women in our profession are those in public service. Internal Auditing and the Public Good Among the most selfless men and women in our profession are those in

Ia Mag Dec 07, 2021

Building a Better Auditor: The Significance of the Integrity Principle

The importance of integrity to the internal audit function. Building a Better Auditor: The Significance of the Integrity Principle Aziz Fataliyev argues that while all of the principles in The

Ia Mag May 06, 2026

The Human Judgment in Internal Audit

Internal auditors apply human judgment, ethics, and influence to deliver value alongside AI-driven tools. The Human Judgment in Internal Audit As AI reshapes internal audit, this article explores

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 Feb 17, 2021

On the Frontlines: Auditor Skepticism

Internal 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

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 Aug 21, 2021

On the Frontlines: The Six Sigma Mindset

Having been on the other side of the (audit) table and in business leadership roles, I know that my limited resources must buy the optimal mix of people, process, and technology to exceed — not

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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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