Ia Mag Feb 09, 2026

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Internal auditor fuels creativity through rap performance. IAm: Mingle Huang Balancing internal auditing with rapping enables Mingle Huang to blend creativity, communication, and professional

Ia Mag Aug 05, 2025

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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 03, 2025

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How NIST’s AI framework approaches AI risk. On the Frontlines: Navigating AI Risk Management The NIST AI Risk Management Framework helps organizations better anticipate and mitigate AI risk. The

Ia Mag Oct 06, 2025

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The 2025 Emerging Leaders make an impact. Editor's Note: Role Models The 2025 Emerging Leaders are proving young internal auditors can make a big impact in the profession. The 2025 Emerging

Ia Mag Sep 16, 2025

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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 Sep 22, 2025

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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 Oct 28, 2025

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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 Dec 08, 2025

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Extreme weather and energy risks challenge auditors. Editor’s Note: Weather and Power Internal auditors must address weather, energy, and cloud risks to strengthen organizations’ resilience.

Ia Mag Dec 08, 2025

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Auditors should review penetration test effectiveness. Tech: The Security Report Card Auditors can use five essential steps to assess whether penetration tests make the grade. Auditors can use

Ia Mag Dec 08, 2025

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Boards face challenges integrating AI responsibly now. Boardroom: AI Temptations Directors must balance AI benefits and risks while preserving governance and fiduciary responsibilities. Boards

Ia Mag Dec 08, 2025

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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 Nov 12, 2025

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Internal audit helps keep organizations healthy. On the Frontlines: Audit’s Role as ‘Immune System’ Internal audit can be compared to the strategic immune system of business. Internal audit can

Ia Mag Jan 12, 2026

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Changing demands drive move to become advisors. Online Exclusive: Internal Audit’s Advisory Shift Technology and changing stakeholder needs are driving internal audit’s rapid transition from

Ia Mag Feb 09, 2026

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Auditor uncovers a bank CEO’s fraudulent loans. Fraud: The Fall of the Trusted Leader A persistent internal auditor uncovers hidden signs of a bank CEO’s fraudulent loans. A persistent auditor

Ia Mag Aug 06, 2024

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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 Dec 13, 2023

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Combining these functions is not necessarily easy. On the Frontlines: Should Compliance Report to Internal Audit? There's a lot at stake when considering merging the internal audit and

Ia Mag Dec 11, 2023

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Phillip Hurd thrives creating via 3D printing. IAm Phillip W. Hurd Phillip Hurd uses 3D printing to create tech wonders like solar devices and drones. Phillip Hurd is a "maker" who enjoys

Ia Mag Oct 18, 2023

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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 Aug 01, 2023

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Why have an internal audit strategic plan? Building a Better Auditor: Why Internal Audit Needs a Strategic Plan Without a strategic plan, internal audit risks becoming irrelevant. Noora Al Marri

Ia Mag Aug 09, 2023

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The shift from external to internal auditing. On the Frontlines: The Audit Implosion Internal audit's move from “poor cousin” of external audit to the forefront of governance. The audit

Ia Mag Aug 14, 2023

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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?

Ia Mag Jun 21, 2023

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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 May 17, 2023

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Tips on using ChatGPT for Internal Audit. On the Frontlines: AI in 'IA' Alex Rusate and ChatGPT explain the many ways AI and internal audit can team up. There are multiple ways internal auditors

Ia Mag Mar 15, 2023

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The Pulse shows budgets and travel rebounding. On the Frontlines: Internal Auditing is Back The 2023 North American Pulse report shows the profession broadening its consideration of risks. The

Ia Mag Feb 06, 2023

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Sometimes test results aren't what they seem. Building a Better Auditor: Questioning Test Results When it comes to testing, internal auditors not thinking critically might miss certain red