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Ia Mag Jun 30, 2021

On the Frontlines: Internal Audit’s Role in ESG

Internal auditors must be drivers in promoting ESG practices in their organizations. Internal auditors must be drivers in promoting environmental, social, and governance practices in their

Ia Mag Jan 27, 2021

On the Frontlines: Increasing Internal Audit's Influence With Monte Carlo Analysis

A simulation model can give internal audit a predictive tool for evaluating and communicating about the organization's risks. On the Frontlines: Increasing Internal Audit's Influence With

Ia Mag Feb 23, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Oh Yeah, Employees Are Important, Too

A recent survey shows that organizational leaders are forgetting the importance of the employees. Oh Yeah, Employees Are Important, Too A recent survey shows that organizational leaders are

Ia Mag Mar 08, 2021

Chambers: U.S. SEC: Environmental, Social, and Governance Risks Better Be on Your Radar

The Commission has created a task force to monitor how organizations report their climate- and ESG-related disclosures to investors. U.S. SEC: Environmental, Social, and Governance Risks Better

Ia Mag Dec 16, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Remember the 98 Account

A reminder not to let the pendulum swing too far. Remember the 98 Account Sometimes looking back into the past will give you ideas for the future. A reminder not to let the pendulum swing

Ia Mag Mar 23, 2022

Mind of Jacka: Even Nostradamus Couldn’t Predict Today’s Risks

Risks change, and so must internal audit. Mind of Jacka: Even Nostradamus Couldn’t Predict Today’s Risks Is internal audit's approach to risk assessment becoming one with the dinosaurs, dodos,

Ia Mag May 11, 2022

On the Frontlines: Geopolitical Disruption and Risk

Geopolitical disruption risk is becoming more complex. On the Frontlines: Geopolitical Disruption and Risk The rapidity of risk “movement” is a major challenge and can overwhelm unsuspecting

Ia Mag Oct 21, 2019

When Boards Are Surprised, Who's at Fault?

Findings from a recent IIA report point to boards having an unrealistic view of risk management. When Boards Are Surprised, Who's at Fault? Findings from a recent IIA report point to boards

Ia Mag May 12, 2020

Mind of Jacka: Let Me Think, Where Was I?

The big risks identified before the COVID-19 crisis are just as important as they were then ... maybe more. Let Me Think, Where Was I? The big risks identified before the COVID-19 crisis are

Ia Mag Jan 27, 2020

Chambers: Are Assaults on Truth Hastening a Doomsday?

Part of our job as internal auditors must be to break through the noise and ensure our organizations are receiving and acting on trustworthy information. Are Assaults on Truth Hastening a

Ia Mag Apr 27, 2020

Fraud Report Affirms Internal Audit's Value at Critical Time

Findings from ACFE's Report to the Nations reflect audit's significant role in detecting and deterring fraud. Fraud Report Affirms Internal Audit's Value at Critical Time Findings from

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Site Audits in the COVID-19 New Normal

Environmental, health and safety, and sustainability auditors are finding new ways to adapt to restrictions on travel and site visits. Site Audits in the COVID-19 New Normal Environmental,

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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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Is ESG the Next Sarbanes-Oxley

Help report on ESG risks and initiatives. Is ESG the Next Sarbanes-Oxley? Internal audit needs to be ready to help organizations report on their ESG risks and initiatives. Internal audit needs to

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Financial Reporting During the Pandemic

A new study spotlights how the crisis is impacting financial misstatement risks and internal control audits. Financial Reporting During the Pandemic A new study spotlights how the crisis is

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Sailing the Tradewinds to Fraudulent Gains

A sales manager makes up for lost commission income. Sailing the Tradewinds to Fraudulent Gains When her commission structure is cut, an advertising sales manager finds a way to make up for the

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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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Cybersecurity in Turbulent Times

Organizations aren't focused on cyber risk amid pandemic. Cybersecurity in Turbulent Times As the pandemic wears on, the risk of cyberattack is not often the focus of organizations struggling

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The Upside of Risk

Internal auditors can provide greater value by also focusing on the positive. The Upside of Risk Internal auditors can provide greater value by also focusing on the positive. Internal auditors

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Guilt by Association

A membership organization pays a hefty price after handing over too much control to its management company. Guilt by Association A membership organization pays a hefty price after handing over

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Faking the Winning Ticket

In the high-stakes world of lotteries, regulators and operators need stronger controls against fraudulent schemes. Faking the Winning Ticket In the high-stakes world of lotteries, regulators and

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Audit Wellness

There’s much more to auditing than skills and knowledge — how auditors treat themselves day to day impacts their effectiveness as practitioners. Audit Wellness There’s much more to auditing

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The Fraud Behind the Flags

A chief operating officer hid her multimillion-dollar scheme behind a cost-savings initiative. The Fraud Behind the Flags A chief operating officer hid her multimillion-dollar scheme behind a

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Building Scheme Is No Big Hit