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Ia Mag May 27, 2025

Building a Better Auditor: The CIA Exam Gets a Refresh

The updated CIA exam launches May 28. Building a Better Auditor: The CIA Exam Gets a Refresh The exam syllabus offers a more detailed description of what’s covered on the exam. The updated CIA

Ia Mag Jul 29, 2024

Building a Better Auditor: Earning My CIA

The CIA: A challenging but worthy goal. Building a Better Auditor: Earning My CIA A new CIA shares how she overcame personal challenges to earn her CIA certification. Once Tonya Crawford made up

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Ia Mag Dec 09, 2025

The Human Element

Machines can detect, but people must decide. The Human Element In the AI workplace, soft skills are becoming the defining strengths of internal auditors. In the artificially intelligent

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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

Effective internal audit marketing involves enhancing the function's profile and solidifying its reputation as a reliable partner. Getting the Word Out Effective internal audit marketing

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The Passcode Is ... 312

Do you see control issues everywhere? How you respond to them may speak to your expertise as a practitioner. The Passcode Is ... 312 Do you see control issues everywhere? How you respond to

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Social Capital Pays Dividends

Relationship building can enable internal auditors to better help audit clients throughout the organization. Social Capital Pays Dividends Relationship building can enable internal auditors

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Find Your Voice

Karen Brady, 2018–2019 chairman of The IIA’s North American Board, wants internal auditors to communicate their value to ensure their ongoing relevance in a rapidly changing world. Find Your

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I Was Right All Along

Confirmation bias can easily lead auditors to the wrong conclusions. I Was Right All Along Confirmation bias can easily lead auditors to the wrong conclusions. Confirmation bias can

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Ia Mag Jun 06, 2022

The Great Burnout

Internal auditors are needed more than ever. The Great Burnout There is much that internal auditors and their organizations can do to address burnout. Organizations can’t control global events,

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Ia Mag Aug 08, 2022

IAm Robert Clark

This audit leader is also a crowd-pleaser. IAm Robert Clark A chief auditor's side gig in standup comedy helps him better relate to stakeholders. Meet life of the party, Robert Clark. This

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Ia Mag Feb 06, 2023

What's your Type?

Does internal audit have an archetype? What's Your Type? Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to dig deeper into audit team opportunities and challenges. Understanding personality types can

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Ia Mag Apr 10, 2023

IAm Rosalie Ennes

Rosalie Ennes believes in the power of networking. IAm Rosalie Ennes Rosalie Ennes shares the impact networking has had in her life. Learn how making connections can open doors. Rosalie

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Ia Mag Jun 12, 2023

Creating Our Own Future

A new initiative will envision the profession's future. Creating Our Own Future Internal Audit: Vision 2035 will envision the internal audit profession's future. The Internal Audit Foundation

Ia Mag Oct 03, 2023

2023 Emerging Leaders

Meet the 2023 Emerging Leaders! Emerging Leaders A vanguard of visionaries is helping define the future of internal auditing. A vanguard of visionaries is helping define the future of internal

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Ia Mag Dec 11, 2023

Basics: 5 Traits of Great Auditors

Five traits that can shape a successful auditor. Basics: 5 Traits of Great Auditors Embracing key skills for professional success in auditing. Successful practitioners share these core attributes.

Ia Mag Feb 08, 2024

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