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Ia Mag Jan 07, 2026

Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025

Read the most-read blog posts of 2025. Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025 Popular blog posts of 2025 explore striking a balance at work and with peers. The most-read blog posts of 2025 explore striking

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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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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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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

Ia Mag Jun 17, 2025

Building a Better Auditor: Spread Auditing Awareness

Make reluctant managers aware of risks. Building a Better Auditor: Spread Auditing Awareness Ensure management has a clear understanding of risk and internal audit’s purpose. Ensuring management

Ia Mag Aug 05, 2025

On the Frontlines: The Power of Branding

Building audit's brand in the public sector On the Frontlines: The Power of Branding Public sector audit teams can build their brand to build public trust. In times of fragile public trust,

Ia Mag Sep 16, 2025

On the Frontlines: Riding the Audit Rollercoaster

Practical ways to overcome audit headaches. On the Frontlines: Riding the Audit Rollercoaster Internal auditors face plenty of professional obstacles, but there are ways to overcome them. Issues

Ia Mag Oct 28, 2025

Building a Better Auditor: The Difference of Authentic Leadership

Human connections make or break an audit. Building a Better Auditor: The Difference of Authentic Leadership Presenting true, authentic values can help to earn trust and respect. Human connections

Ia Mag Jan 21, 2025

On the Frontlines: The Past Informs the Future

Incorporating lessons learned in audit plans. On the Frontlines: The Past Informs the Future Internal auditors can incorporate lessons learned into annual audit planning. Internal auditors can

Ia Mag Feb 15, 2022

Mind of Jacka: Looking Backward

Why the post-mortem is such a valuable tool. Mind of Jacka: Looking Backward Take a second to look backward before you take the next misstep forward. It goes without saying, but I'll say it

Ia Mag Sep 20, 2020

We Are Here to Help You — This Time We (Really) Mean It

I believe 2020 presents a great opportunity to closely examine how we are viewed and how we can change any mistaken perceptions in the minds of skeptical clients. We Are Here to Help You — This

Ia Mag Oct 18, 2023

Mind of Jacka: Wake Me When It’s Over

Jacka offers pro tips on presentations. Mind of Jacka: Wake Me When It’s Over Turn your presentations into 'story,' keep them short, and care about what you share. We can get better at meetings

Ia Mag Jun 21, 2023

On the Frontlines: Labyrinth Threads in Board Dynamics

Tips on being a hero with the board. On the Frontlines: Labyrinth Threads in Board Dynamics To avoid unnecessary tragedy, it's best to learn how to engage with the board. While board directors

Ia Mag Jun 30, 2022

Mind of Jacka: Public Perceptions

No, we don't work for the IRS. Mind of Jacka: Public Perceptions Mind of Jacka: Public Perceptions Businesspeople have trouble understanding what we do. But what does it mean that the public at

Ia Mag Jun 24, 2022

Mind of Jacka: Can You Get Rid of the Blue Duck?

People love to change things, even if inconsequential. Mind of Jacka: Can You Get Rid of the Blue Duck? Is it ethical for internal auditors to try to influence what changes audit clients

Ia Mag Apr 21, 2022

Mind of Jacka: What Do You Do Exceptionally Well?

Do your team's strengths match your clients' needs? Mind of Jacka: What Do You Do Exceptionally Well? Audit teams must analyze what they do well to understand the real value they provide.

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Ia Mag Dec 08, 2025

Risk: Audit’s Big Role in Small Finance

Internal audit strengthens risk management in microfinance. Risk: Audit’s Big Role in Small Finance A risk-based approach helps auditors better serve rural and remote banks and their communities.

Ia Mag Aug 06, 2024

On the Frontlines: Are Your Corrective Action Plans SMART?

SMART corrective action plans get done. On the Frontlines: Are Your Corrective Action Plans SMART? Following a SMART model for corrective action plans ensures they aren't ignored. Ensuring

Ia Mag Aug 04, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Travel, Insurance, Bailouts, and Customers

In helping the organization navigate the current crisis, internal audit should also help ensure the customer is considered. Travel, Insurance, Bailouts, and Customers In helping the

Ia Mag Aug 27, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Living in the Shadow of Fear

Don't be shackled by risk avoidance. Living in the Shadow of Fear Success cannot be achieved when shackled by the need to avoid risk. To give your sheep or cow a large spacious meadow is the

Ia Mag Oct 20, 2021

On the Frontlines: Not All Findings Are Bad

Audit reports should note the positive news. On the Frontlines: Not All Findings Are Bad In detailing audit findings to clients, internal auditors should note the good news, too. Although most

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Ia Mag Aug 17, 2021

Living in the Shadow of Fear

To give your sheep or cow a large spacious meadow is the way to control him. — Shunryu Suzuki Living in the Shadow of Fear To give your sheep or cow a large spacious meadow is the way to control

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Divided Board Loyalties

Internal audit independence can suffer when board directors’ priorities are split in two. Divided Board Loyalties Internal audit independence can suffer when board directors’ priorities are

Ia Mag Dec 17, 2024

Building a Better Auditor: Top Ten Blog Posts of 2024

The most popular blog posts of 2024! Building a Better Auditor: Top Ten Blog Posts of 2024 This year's most-viewed blog posts sparked meaningful conversations, covering topics like empathy and

Ia Mag Feb 10, 2025

Basics: The Collaborative Approach