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Ia Mag Sep 22, 2025

Building a Better Auditor: The Documentation Goldilocks Zone

The right documentation is relevant, reliable, sufficient. Building a Better Auditor: The Documentation Goldilocks Zone Having the right balance of documentation boils down to three words:

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 May 25, 2022

On the Frontlines: Navigating Awkward Audit Findings in the Public Sector

Speaking truth to power can be challenging. On the Frontlines: Navigating Awkward Audit Findings in the Public Sector An experienced public sector auditor advises on how to handle pushback on

Ia Mag Dec 29, 2021

On the Frontlines: When an Audit Leader Changes Your Findings

How to approach the situation when an audit manager changes your findings. On the Frontlines: When an Audit Leader Changes Your Findings What do you do when an audit leader changes your

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Risks Speak Louder Than Issues

Internal audit communication should focus on the key threats our clients face. Risks Speak Louder Than Issues Internal audit communication should focus on the key threats our clients face.

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Producing Quality Audit Reports

Audit reports require thought and effort to not only inform audit clients, but to influence them, as well. Producing Quality Audit Reports Audit reports require thought and effort to not only

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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

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 Oct 09, 2023

Basics: When Management is Unresponsive

Management's responsiveness determines internal audit's effectiveness. Basics: When Management is Unresponsive Poor tone at the top can impact internal audit’s ability to succeed. Internal

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Ia Mag Feb 08, 2024

Online Exclusive: Reporting Transformed

Using generative AI can enhance audit reporting. Online Exclusive: Reporting Transformed Leveraging generative AI tools can enhance the depth and quality of internal audit reports. Leveraging

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Ia Mag Aug 12, 2024

Basics: The Proof is in the Papers

Incomplete documentation creates more work. Basics: The Proof is in the Papers Incomplete documentation can impact audit quality and create more work. Incomplete documentation can impact audit

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Ia Mag Apr 07, 2025

Basics: Governance and Audit Committees

Audit committees enhance governance through best practices. Basics: Governance and Audit Committees Embracing best practices makes for a more effective audit committee. Embracing best practices

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Ia Mag Apr 07, 2025

The Client's Side

Communication is key to auditor-client collaboration. The Client's Side A former auditor shares how his past experience shapes his work today. A former practitioner shares how his time as an

Ia Mag Nov 29, 2023

Mind of Jacka: The Root of the Problem

Getting to the root of problem reports. Mind of Jacka: The Root of the Problem Auditors need to do some digging to determine why their reports are problematic. We want better audit reports. What

Ia Mag Jun 08, 2022

Mind of Jacka: This Is Draft #35

The path to burnout is paved with meaningless work. This Is Draft #35 Too many audit report review notes contributes to burnout and slows the process. Drowning in audit report

Ia Mag Oct 28, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Anecdotes as Evidence, Stories as Truth

Facts and figures should be part of a story. Anecdotes as Evidence, Stories as Truth We can have all the facts and figures, but they are lifeless unless they are part of a story. Let me tell you

Ia Mag Jun 01, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Writing 101

We can't expect people to be able to write when we have not told them what we expect. Writing 101 We can't expect people to be able to write when we have not told them what we expect. We

Ia Mag Nov 02, 2022

Mind of Jacka: A Review of LinkedIn Comments on Report Reviews

Jacka reviews some gems about report reviews. Mind of Jacka: A Review of LinkedIn Comments on Report Reviews Jacka discusses the size of reports, using reviews as training, and other

Ia Mag Dec 14, 2022

Mind of Jacka: The Spaces Between

It's Important to know when to listen. Mind of Jacka: The Spaces Between Understanding when to stop talking or stop writing is a skill that takes practice. What we don't do is as important

Ia Mag Jun 08, 2021

Building a Better Auditor: Expanding Your Internal Audit Role Through Active Listening

By mastering six listening skills, internal auditors can better identify what matters to audit clients and be more effective practitioners. Building a Better Auditor: Expanding Your Internal

Ia Mag Sep 28, 2021

Mind of Jacka: Wrong Purpose; Wrong Results

Audit reports should not drive action. Wrong Purpose; Wrong Results The primary purpose for issuing an audit report is not to drive action. I spent a great deal of time in my last two blog

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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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The Big Idea: Auditors tackle the need for speed with short burst audits

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Quick audits deliver rapid results for clients. Auditors Tackle the Need for Speed With Short Burst Audits Brief, highly focused internal audits can produce rapid results for audit clients.

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Ia Mag Apr 10, 2023

Auditing With Agility

Deliver value by adding flexibility to Agile. Auditing With Agility Taking a flexible approach to Agile methods can deliver more value for stakeholders. Taking a flexible approach to Agile

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Ia Mag Apr 08, 2024

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