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Ia Mag Oct 04, 2022

The Well-prepared First-time CAE

CAEs offer advice to those stepping into the role. The Well-prepared First-time CAE New and experienced CAEs offer insight to those just stepping into the role. New and experienced chief audit

Ia Mag Jun 05, 2026

From Auditor to Executive

New CAEs build trust, think strategically, and align internal audit with organizational priorities to deliver greater value and impact. From Auditor to Executive This article explores how new

Ia Mag Jun 12, 2020

Mind of Jacka: And the Soft Skills Keep Getting Harder

Just as we are getting better at soft skills, remote work has changed the soft skills that are needed. And the Soft Skills Keep Getting Harder Just as we are getting better at soft skills,

Ia Mag Apr 06, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Is Internal Audit a Want or a Need?

Do internal audit's clients want or need us? And do they think we're worth the price they pay? Is Internal Audit a Want or a Need? Do internal audit's clients want or need us? And

Ia Mag Apr 02, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Getting to Carnegie Hall by Having Your Brain Nearby

Critical thinking is a habit that must be practiced and nurtured. Getting to Carnegie Hall by Having Your Brain Nearby Critical thinking is a habit that must be practiced and nurtured. Like

Ia Mag Nov 04, 2021

Mind of Jacka: What Did You Say to Me?

Do auditors realize how their words impact clients? What Did You Say to Me? We all have triggers. Do you know yours? Do you know those of the people you work with? And do you know the impact

Ia Mag Jun 22, 2021

Building a Better Auditor: New Leader, New Team

First-time internal auditor managers must turn their vision of leadership into reality. Building a Better Auditor: New Leader, New Team First-time internal auditor managers must turn their

Ia Mag Oct 26, 2021

Building a Better Auditor: The Funny Thing About Humor In Internal Auditing

Humor can be valuable for internal auditors. Building a Better Auditor: The Funny Thing About Humor In Internal Auditing Although they perform serious work, having a sense of humor is good for

Ia Mag Jan 21, 2021

#IAm Valentina Kostenyuk Sabet

Starting a new job in a new country is challenging enough — even before the pandemic. #IAm Valentina Kostenyuk Sabet Starting a new job in a new country is challenging enough — even before the

Ia Mag Apr 17, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Bad Internal Auditor Jokes

Nothing to see here. Just a bunch of really, really, really bad internal auditor jokes. Bad Internal Auditor Jokes Nothing to see here. Just a bunch of really, really, really bad internal

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 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

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GRC Conference 2019: Owning the Moment

Simon 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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Learning, Growth, and Inclusion

New IIA President and CEO Anthony Pugliese sees many opportunities for moving the profession forward and positioning The Institute for long-term success. Learning, Growth, and Inclusion New IIA

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Return to the Workplace

How do auditors pivot back to working in-office when business is anything but usual? Return to the Workplace How do auditors pivot back to working in-office when business is anything but usual?

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The Farley File

A simple, time-honored tool can help auditors build rapport with clients. The Farley File A simple, time-honored tool can help auditors build rapport with clients. A simple, time-honored tool

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Fighting the Same Old Battles

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The same discussions with the same clients. Fighting the Same Old Battles How often have you had the same discussion with the same clients? The same discussions with the same clients. How

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Adding Value 2.0

More than ever, internal audit needs to reconsider, measure, and communicate its true value to the audit committee and management. Adding Value 2.0 More than ever, internal audit needs to

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Necessary, But Not Evil

Negative perceptions of internal audit continue to persist, but with the right effort practitioners can help turn them around. Necessary, But Not Evil Negative perceptions of internal audit

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Ia Mag Apr 01, 2022

Toward a More Perfect Objectivity

Internal auditors are subject to unconscious biases. Toward a More Perfect Objectivity Even the most conscientious internal auditor is subject to a pervasive range of unconscious biases. Even the

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Ia Mag Apr 08, 2022

Viewpoints: Plan of Inaction

When audit clients are slow to respond to corrective action. Viewpoints: Plan of Inaction A lack of clarity and resource constraints impact how audit clients respond to recommendations for

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Getting the Word Out