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A Limited View

Misconceptions about internal audit’s role and capabilities prevent boards from appreciating the full value of the profession. A Limited View Misconceptions about internal audit’s role and

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The More You Say

Many audit committees are voluntarily disclosing information about their oversight and performance. The More You Say Many audit committees are voluntarily disclosing information about their

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Biden's Impact on Business

After a year of rapid business changes, internal auditors must help their organizations address the policies of the new president. Biden's Impact on Business After a year of rapid business

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Assessing Third-party Technology Risks

Organizations need a methodology to assess the IT defenses of their vendors and business partners. Assessing Third-party Technology Risks Organizations need a methodology to assess the IT

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Public Sector Auditors Under Attack

Auditors can defend themselves by focusing on the quality of their work and enforcing professional standards. Public Sector Auditors Under Attack Auditors can defend themselves by focusing on

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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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The IIA at 80

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Several thought leaders seek to define internal auditing in a post-COVID-19 world. The IIA at 80 Celebrating its 80th anniversary this month, The IIA finds itself in a world of unprecedented

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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 CAE-CRO Relationship

Chief audit executives and chief risk officers can collaborate in many ways to ensure the organization manages risks effectively. The CAE-CRO Relationship Chief audit executives and chief

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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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A Clear Picture

Better explaining internal audit’s role to stakeholders is vital to its success. A Clear Picture Better explaining internal audit’s role to stakeholders is vital to its success. Better

Ia Mag Aug 08, 2022

Climate Controlled

Learn the different types of climate risk. Climate Controlled Climate change is disrupting businesses now, and auditors are being asked to help. The case for becoming climate competent. Internal

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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 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

Ia Mag Feb 12, 2024

Building a Better Auditor: Empathy in Audit

Practical steps to developing more empathy. Building a Better Auditor: Empathy in Audit A bit of empathy and understanding smooths the way for positive change. Auditors often are trying to jump

Ia Mag Apr 22, 2024

Building a Better Auditor: Human-centric Auditing

See examples of business-focused vs. human-focused audits. Building a Better Auditor: Human-centric Auditing Human-centric auditing begins by recognizing that a human being is behind every

Ia Mag May 06, 2024

Building a Better Auditor: Making A Difference

Focus on the organization’s value. Building a Better Auditor: Making A Difference Audit's purpose is to strength the organization’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value. The Purpose

Ia Mag Jun 04, 2024

Building a Better Auditor: What AI Can’t Do

Disagreeing well is an indispensible audit skill. Building a Better Auditor: What AI Can’t Do Many internal auditors fear AI will replace them as protectors of value, but a philosophical treatise

Ia Mag Jul 23, 2024

On the Frontlines: Working with PR to Strengthen Ethics

Reputations can be destroyed by dishonest messaging. On the Frontlines: Working with PR to Strengthen Ethics Productive relationships between internal audit and PR can ensure messages are ethical

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Ia Mag Aug 12, 2024

Editor's Note: Celebrating Strength and Longevity

Internal Auditor magazine celebrates 80 years. Editor's Note: Celebrating Strength and Longevity Internal Auditor magazine’s 80th anniversary issue explores Vision 2035 and the future of

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Ia Mag Aug 12, 2024

Update: Plugging Leaks

Employees may be accidentally leaking data. Update: Plugging Leaks Read timely perspectives on AI risks at work, corporate silence, and noncompete clauses. Employees using AI with

Ia Mag Aug 12, 2024

It Takes Courage and Curiosity

Meet The IIA's new Global Board Chair Terry Grafenstine. It Takes Courage and Curiosity In today's disruptive environment, Terry Grafenstine urges internal auditors to "Ask Questions"

Ia Mag Oct 02, 2024

On the Frontlines: A Collaborative Approach to Fighting Fraud

Is fraud solely internal audit's problem? On the Frontlines: A Collaborative Approach to Fighting Fraud By working collaboratively with second-line functions, internal audit will have more insight

Ia Mag Nov 15, 2024

Building a Better Auditor: Encouraging Collaboration Among Clients