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Ia Mag Jun 21, 2019

The Customer Is Not Always Right

The Customer Is Not Always Right The Customer Is Not Always Right The Customer Is Not Always Right Recently, I discussed the gap that exists between how well we perceive ourselves to be

Ia Mag Aug 18, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Three Unrelated Questions

Some thoughts on risk assessment, administration, and skills. Three Unrelated Questions Some thoughts on risk assessment, administration, and skills. A few months ago, I got the opportunity to

Ia Mag Sep 15, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Adding Value to the Value-adding Value We Add

Was there a time you weren't adding value? Adding Value to the Value-adding Value We Add Was there a time you weren't adding value? I know I've told this story before. But it's

Ia Mag Oct 16, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Thanks, We Already Know That

Most organizational leaders underestimate the knowledge and skills within internal audit. Thanks, We Already Know That Most organizational leaders underestimate the knowledge and skills

Ia Mag Oct 09, 2020

Mind of Jacka: The Black Bag Auditor

Familiarity doesn't breed contempt; it breeds familiarity. The Black Bag Auditor Familiarity doesn't breed contempt; it breeds familiarity. The following story comes from a newspaper

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 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

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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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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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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 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

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

Mind of Jacka: Quit Reading This Blog

Foster innovation through diverse reading sources. Mind of Jacka: Quit Reading This Blog Broadening the range of what you read allows creativity, innovation, vision to happen. The broader your

Ia Mag Feb 22, 2024

Mind of Jacka: If You Could Change One Thing

Initiating change: confronting fear, embracing innovation. Mind of Jacka: If You Could Change One Thing Auditors can begin proactively initiating change, but it all starts with one question.

Ia Mag Apr 08, 2024

Stepping Into the Future

Adjusting to a digitally transformed workforce. Stepping Into the Future Adapting audit careers to digital workforce transformations brings new perspectives and opportunities. Working within a

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Ia Mag Apr 08, 2024

Viewpoints: Culture Is the New Strategy