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Ia Mag Apr 27, 2023

Debunking Agile Myths

How public sector auditors can adopt Agile. Debunking Agile Myths Adopting Agile methods doesn’t have to be drastic, costly, and stressful to produce good outcomes for public sector audit

Ia Mag Jun 19, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Your Call Is Important to Us

Evaluate the customer experience by experiencing the organization from the customer's perspective. Your Call Is Important to Us Evaluate the customer experience by experiencing the

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Ia Mag Dec 12, 2022

The Perils of Performance Auditing

Expert advice on improving performance audit outcomes. The Perils of Performance Auditing The Perils of Performance Auditing Strengthening skills in core areas can help government auditors

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Ia Mag Dec 12, 2022

Viewpoints: Data Driven

How data figures into the future of audit. Viewpoints: Data Driven Data experts take a look at the many way auditors are leveraging data insights. Two experts take a future-focused look at how

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The Virtual Audit

Managing remote engagements requires close attention to logistics and careful consideration of stakeholder needs. The Virtual Audit Managing remote engagements requires close attention to

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Ia Mag Dec 12, 2022

(Re)Created Equal

Focusing on fairness in government programs. (Re)Created Equal Including DEI in audit criteria can ensure that government gives a voice to all. Focusing on fairness in government programs.

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Ia Mag Apr 10, 2023

Auditing With Agility

Deliver value by adding flexibility to Agile. Auditing With Agility Taking a flexible approach to Agile methods can deliver more value for stakeholders. Taking a flexible approach to Agile

Ia Mag Nov 15, 2022

On the Frontlines: Auditing Without Evidence in Ethics Cases

How to audit word-of-mouth wrongdoing. On the Frontlines: Auditing Without Evidence in Ethics Cases A lack of direct, written evidence should not be an obstacle for auditors. Even when wrongdoing

Ia Mag Jun 15, 2020

What New IIA Survey Reveals About Pandemic's Impact and Year Ahead for Internal Audit

Internal auditing’s response to the pandemic has showcased its ability to provide great value to organizations in times of crisis. What New IIA Survey Reveals About Pandemic's Impact and Year

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Thriving Under Pressure

Organizations can learn from the banking industry’s use of stress testing to ensure they can respond to economic downturns. Thriving Under Pressure Organizations can learn from the banking

Ia Mag Apr 21, 2021

On the Frontlines: The Information-gathering Phase of Engagements

An effective preliminary survey can set a positive tone at the start of internal audits. On the Frontlines: The Information-gathering Phase of Engagements An effective preliminary survey can set

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Audits From Afar

Remote audits can leverage technology advances to streamline walkthroughs and free up audit resources. Audits From Afar Remote audits can leverage technology advances to streamline

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Ia Mag Jun 06, 2022

The Disruptive Auditor

Internal auditors must be disruptive innovators themselves. The Disruptive Auditor To provide assurance over disruptive technology, internal auditors need to begin adopting it into their work.

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Ia Mag Jun 12, 2023

Internal Audit by Design

Design thinking produces solutions for audit clients. Internal Audit by Design By thinking like a product designer, auditors can help find innovative solutions to their clients’ problems. By

Ia Mag Jun 15, 2023

Mind of Jacka: What Time Is It?

Virtual relationships call for more careful verification. Mind of Jacka: What Time Is It? In a virtual world, verification of data and sources has never been more important. Understanding the

Ia Mag Sep 13, 2022

Building a Better Auditor: Getting More Out of Every Conversation

How including the audit client reaps rewards. Building a Better Auditor: Getting More Out of Every Conversation The audit client's perspective on their process can be extremely useful to the

Ia Mag Aug 08, 2022

Recipe for Success

Global volunteers ensure the CIA exam's relevance. Recipe for Success Many ingredients go into the CIA exam development mix to ensure its global relevance. Many ingredients go into the CIA

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The Five Attributes Approach

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The five attributes approach is a critical discipline. The Five Attributes Approach Working through the condition, criteria, effect, cause, and recommendation can produce more meaningful audit

Ia Mag Mar 09, 2023

Mind of Jacka: Prompt Versus Remind

Using reports to prompt clients is backward. Mind of Jacka: Prompt Versus Remind Advice that the report is meant to prompt action is misleading, Jacka writes. The report serves to memorialize,

Ia Mag Jul 27, 2020

Understanding the Roots in Internal Audit's Response to COVID-19

One of the clearest threats to quality is in failing to dig deep enough to expose the root causes of control failures and weaknesses. Understanding the Roots in Internal Audit's Response to

Ia Mag Dec 15, 2021

On the Frontlines: The Importance of Audit Testing

Why the strength and accuracy of the audit testing phase is critical. On the Frontlines: The Importance of Audit Testing The strength of the testing procedures support the auditor's findings

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Flowchart Basics

This evolving tool can help internal auditors better understand processes and provide more useful recommendations for improvement. Flowchart Basics This evolving tool can help internal auditors

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Agile Auditing Using Scrum Techniques

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Auditors deliver more value with increased agility. Agile Auditing Using Scrum Techniques Internal auditors can leverage concepts like Agile and scrum in response to rapid change. Increasing

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A Blended Approach

Active auditing — combining Lean and Agile techniques — can drive down wasted time and transform the auditor–client relationship. A Blended Approach Active auditing — combining Lean and Agile

Ia Mag Mar 01, 2023

On the Frontlines: Why Comment on the New Standards?