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Ia Mag Oct 06, 2025

Cracking Down On Dirty Money

Internal auditors strengthen defenses against global money laundering. Cracking Down On Dirty Money Internal auditors enhance AML compliance by assessing risks, strengthening controls, and

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

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Auditing Knowledge Management

Knowledge assets’ increased value and contribution to business objectives obliges internal auditors to focus on how they’re safeguarded. Auditing Knowledge Management Knowledge assets’ increased

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Municipal Misappropriation

By exploiting legacy system knowledge, a key finance employee siphons county funds to his personal account. Municipal Misappropriation By exploiting legacy system knowledge, a key finance

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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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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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Financial Reporting During the Pandemic

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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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Six Tips for Auditing From Home

Remote work has become a reality for many internal auditors. Here is how they can remain productive. Six Tips for Auditing From Home Remote work has become a reality for many internal auditors.

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Implementing a Shared Services Model

When consolidating services, internal audit’s broad knowledge of the business works to the organization’s advantage. Implementing a Shared Services Model When consolidating services,

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The Lottery Loser

A credit union CEO's alleged multi-million-dollar theft spotlights the need for financial controls over executives. The Lottery Loser A credit union CEO's alleged multi-million-dollar

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Ia Mag Aug 08, 2022

Minding the Bots

Experts look at AI's risks and opportunities. Minding the Bots The impact of articial intelligence on the organization and internal audit continues to expand. Experts eye the growing impact of

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Ia Mag Dec 12, 2022

Signs of the Times

Capital projects will encounter major operational challenges. Signs of the Times The number of big-budget infrastructure projects is growing worldwide, but so is the risk of costly overruns and

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Ia Mag Feb 06, 2023

Hanging Tough

Internal audit is key to organizational resilience. Hanging Tough Risk leaders are investing more in automation and analytics to strengthen the organization’s resilience. Internal audit is

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Ia Mag Apr 10, 2023

Measuring Up

For ESG, focus on controls rather compliance. Measuring Up By maintaining a strong control environment, organizations can better reach their ESG objectives. A strong control environment is needed

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Ia Mag Jun 12, 2023

Auditors in the Hot Seat

Regulators hold auditors accountable for risk failures. Auditors in the Hot Seat Could internal auditors be fined or face enforcement action for failing to address risks? Could internal auditors

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Ia Mag Aug 08, 2023

Tech: Control in the Cloud

The cloud presents unique security risks and challenges. Tech: Control in the Cloud Auditors can review controls to help ensure operations are secure in the cloud. Internal audit can

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Ia Mag Aug 08, 2023

A Case for Innovation

Incorporating controls into innovation programs. A Case for Innovation Auditors in the Canadian government now have a tool to help ensure effective internal controls are built into innovative

Ia Mag Aug 31, 2023

Online Exclusive: Looking Back on PPP Loans

The PPP program struggled with fraud and risks. Online Exclusive: Looking Back on PPP Loans The U.S. small business loan program provided a lifeline for companies during the pandemic but

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Ia Mag Dec 11, 2023

Boardroom: Wanted: A Better Approach to Assessing Risks

Regulators press for broader risk assessments. Boardroom: Wanted: A Better Approach to Assessing Risks Regulators urge broader risk assessment beyond financial reporting, highlighting root causes

Ia Mag Apr 08, 2024

Fraud: Tenders in the Wind

Flawed procurement leads to a bidding scheme. Fraud: Tenders in the Wind Weak procurement practices enable the manipulation of bidding systems to go unnoticed. A deficient procurement process

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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 20, 2024

On the Frontlines: Lessons From the Fall of FTX

In emerging tech governance, curiosity is key. On the Frontlines: Lessons From the Fall of FTX Why a curiosity mindset is key to governance in emerging technology. Dana Lawrence, CIA, CRMA, CFSA,

Ia Mag Nov 04, 2024

Building a Better Auditor: The Risk of Overcontrol

Overcontrol can cause unforeseen risks. Building a Better Auditor: The Risk of Overcontrol Overcontrol, or too many controls, creates its own risks. Overcontrol can create inefficiencies,

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Ia Mag Feb 10, 2025

Risk: Tricks of the Trade

Trade sanctions introduce complex risks for organizations. Risk: Tricks of the Trade Trade sanctions introduce challenging risk and compliance issues for organizations. Trade sanctions introduce

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Ia Mag Feb 10, 2025

Fraud: Frankenstein's Roadster