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Ia Mag Aug 14, 2023

Building a Better Auditor: Audit Generalist vs. Specialist

Developing an audit specialty can bring rewards. Building a Better Auditor: Audit Generalist vs. Specialist Specialist or generalist? Which is the best career path for an internal auditor?

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Mind of Jacka: Organization Is Not the Only Thing

Why internal auditing needs creatives. Mind of Jacka: Organization Is Not the Only Thing Mike Jacka explains why the profession needs creative types as well as highly organized ones. What is

Ia Mag Apr 05, 2022

Building a Better Auditor: Advancing Your Career in Internal Audit

Top competencies and milestones needed to advance. Building a Better Auditor: Advancing Your Career in Internal Audit Hassan Khayal shares the top competencies, skills, and milestones needed to

Ia Mag Mar 26, 2020

A 40-foot-long Snake and Other Adventures in Remote Working

In a time of "stay at home" orders, internal auditors are trying to figure out how to get things done among their new "co-workers." A 40-foot-long Snake and Other Adventures

Ia Mag Nov 22, 2020

The Talent Disruption Risk Looming in 2021

I believe a perfect storm is coming that will create more pervasive talent disruption risks in 2021 than any time in memory. The Talent Disruption Risk Looming in 2021 I believe a perfect storm

Ia Mag Feb 19, 2020

In Search of the Perfect Planner

How do you manage your time, set priorities, and get organized to knock out your best internal audit work? In Search of the Perfect Planner How do you manage your time, set priorities, and

Ia Mag Apr 06, 2020

Are You Sheltering at Home in Color?

We should embrace this experience, and emerge from it stronger professionally and personally than we were before. Are You Sheltering at Home in Color? We should embrace this experience, and

Ia Mag Jan 26, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Answer Me These Questions Three

Are you in the right job, position, organization, or profession? Answer Me These Questions Three Are you in the right job, position, organization, or profession? I've mentored more than a couple

Ia Mag Mar 30, 2021

Building a Better Auditor: Certificates and Certification — Two Keys to Career Advancement

Professional certifications and certificates each are important for an internal auditor's career, but there are fundamental differences between them. Building a Better Auditor: Certificates

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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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,

Ia Mag Jun 12, 2023

Showing Your Talent

People and culture are long-term strategic imperatives. Showing Your Talent Human capital reporting and disclosures presents key priorities for internal audit leaders. Human capital disclosures

Ia Mag Aug 08, 2023

A Spectrum of Talent

The hidden strengths of neurodivergent employees. A Spectrum of Talent Neurodivergent employees offer hidden strengths to organizations that are inclusive of them. Neurodivergent employees offer

Ia Mag Oct 09, 2023

Editor's Note: Meet the 2023 Emerging Leaders

Meet Internal Auditor's 2023 Emerging Leaders. Editor's Note: Meet the 2023 Emerging Leaders Meet Internal Auditor's impressive class of 2023 Emerging Leaders. Internal Auditor's 2023

Ia Mag Sep 09, 2024

Building a Better Auditor: Accelerating Your Career Though Mentorship

The 2024 ELMP deadline is Sept. 15. Building a Better Auditor: Accelerating Your Career Though Mentorship The 2024 deadline for the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program is Sept. 15. Don’t miss

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Ia Mag Feb 10, 2025

CEO Message: Charting the Course

The IIA advances internal audit through innovation. CEO Message: Charting the Course IIA President and CEO Anthony Pugliese outlines key initiatives shaping the future of internal auditing in

Ia Mag Mar 18, 2025

Building a Better Auditor: Celebrating Women Who Paved the Way

Celebrate International Woman's Day all year. Building a Better Auditor: Celebrating Women Who Paved the Way March is a special month for celebrating women's achievements, resilience, and

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Ia Mag Jun 06, 2025

Welcome Innovation

IIA North American chair embraces the future. Welcome Innovation The IIA’s 2025-2026 North American Board chair, Elizabeth Sullivan, encourages internal auditors to “embrace the future” to

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Ia Mag Jun 06, 2025

Basics: Patterns of Behavior

Behavior patterns reveal cultural risks and audit challenges. Basics: Patterns of Behavior Audit issues often point to systemic, not technical, problems. Audit issues often point to systemic, not

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A New Runway

Having the courage to make a job change can bring growth and insight for internal auditors. A New Runway Having the courage to make a job change can bring growth and insight for internal

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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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Update: The Intelligent Automation Barrier

Barriers to intelligent automation adoption. Update: The Intelligent Automation Barrier Barriers to intelligent automation adoption... Forced labor fuels supply chain risk… Workers report

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Talent and the Great Resignation

Audit leaders must address talent management risks. Talent and the Great Resignation As employees return to the office, audit leaders must address five talent management risks. Audit leaders

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Drunk and in Charge of a Bicycle

Much of the fun in audit work comes from exploring, experimenting, and enjoying the journey. Drunk and in Charge of a Bicycle Much of the fun in audit work comes from exploring,

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GRC Conference 2020: Day 2