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We Are Here to Help You — This Time We (Really) Mean ItI believe 2020 presents a great opportunity to closely examine how we are viewed and how we can change any mistaken perceptions in the minds of skeptical clients. We Are Here to Help You — This
Ia Mag Oct 29, 2019
Geysers, Butterflies, and Internal AuditStick around, look around, and be amazed by what you might discover. Geysers, Butterflies, and Internal Audit Stick around, look around, and be amazed by what you might discover. Two stories
Ia Mag Oct 08, 2019
Internal Audit's 8 StakeholdersInternal audit exists to benefit its stakeholders. But who, exactly, are they? Internal Audit's 8 Stakeholders Internal audit exists to benefit its stakeholders. But who, exactly, are they?
Ia Mag Nov 01, 2019
The Giants Upon Whose Shoulders We StandTo understand the businesses we audit, we have to understand the theories upon which they are based. The Giants Upon Whose Shoulders We Stand To understand the businesses we audit, we have
Ia Mag Dec 20, 2019
A Report on the Audit at the North PoleWhat happens when internal audit does a review of Santa Enterprises? A Report on the Audit at the North Pole A little holiday cheer, a repost from last year. A complete audit report of the
Ia Mag Jan 31, 2021
Chambers: I Still Believe Internal Audit Shouldn't Report to the CFOThe internal audit function must be positioned where it is most advantageous to enhancing true independence. I Still Believe Internal Audit Shouldn't Report to the CFO The internal audit
Ia Mag Mar 08, 2021
Chambers: U.S. SEC: Environmental, Social, and Governance Risks Better Be on Your RadarThe 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 29, 2021
On the Frontlines: When an Audit Leader Changes Your FindingsHow 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
Ia Mag Jan 15, 2019
Tell Me Why It Won't WorkOur optimism for success may be at the root of our failure Tell Me Why It Won't Work Our optimism for success may be at the root of our failure I’ve seen a lot of internal audit shops
Ia Mag Jan 08, 2019
The MistakeThe auditors make a mistake and, somehow, the world doesn't come to an end. The Mistake We used to do a lot of branch claims office audits at Farmers Insurance — about 120 per year.
Ia Mag Feb 08, 2019
Do the Audit Work You Can Care AboutFinding what works for the auditor is as important as finding auditors for the work. Do the Audit Work You Can Care About Finding what works for the auditor is as important as finding auditors
Ia Mag May 03, 2019
Your Work Isn't Done YetThere is a reason all findings should include all five C's. Your Work Isn't Done Yet There is a reason all findings should include all five C's. Let us all recite it together. There
Ia Mag Jun 04, 2019
What's New Is Old AgainMany new risks are just old risks wrapped in new technologies. What's New Is Old Again Many new risks are just old risks wrapped in new technologies. I’ve seen the ads — svelte, athletic,
Ia Mag Jun 19, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Your Call Is Important to UsEvaluate the customer experience by experiencing the organization from the customer's perspective. Your Call Is Important to Us Evaluate the customer experience by experiencing the
Ia Mag Aug 04, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Travel, Insurance, Bailouts, and CustomersIn helping the organization navigate the current crisis, internal audit should also help ensure the customer is considered. Travel, Insurance, Bailouts, and Customers In helping the
Ia Mag Sep 01, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Who Are You Following?When you accept poor leadership, what does it say about you? Who Are You Following? When you accept poor leadership, what does it say about you? There's a lot we have learned as we've
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Update: The IIA Updates Three Lines ModelUpdate: The IIA Updates Three Lines ModelNew release considers risk and governance in a complex world. Update: The IIA Updates Three Lines Model New release considers risk and governance in a
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Auditing Culture: Familiar TechniquesThere's no need to reinvent the wheel — a combination of tried and true methods can go a long way on culture audits. Auditing Culture: Familiar Techniques There's no need to reinvent the wheel
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6 Myths of Business EthicsInternal auditors should examine several “tacit truths” that often hinder organizational ethics. 6 Myths of Business Ethics Internal auditors should examine several “tacit truths” that often
Ia Mag Mar 29, 2019
Editor's Note: GDPR Is Just the BeginningEditor's Note: GDPR Is Just the Beginning Editor's Note: GDPR Is Just the Beginning It is no surprise that cybersecurity and data protection remain top worries among chief audit executives
Ia Mag Mar 29, 2019
GDPR's Global ReachInternal auditors around the world are starting to learn the impact of Europe’s data protection regulation on their organizations and their role in compliance. GDPR's Global Reach Internal
Ia Mag Jan 17, 2019
Creating a Better SocietyInternal auditors should contribute to the collective public good. Creating a Better Society Internal auditors should contribute to the collective public good. Internal auditors should contribute
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Conducting Executive Risk WorkshopsInternal audit can facilitate discussions among senior leadership to identify areas of concern and ensure priorities are aligned. Conducting Executive Risk Workshops Internal audit can
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A Plan for Regulatory ChangeA top-down assessment model can help internal auditors keep tabs on regulations and ensure the organization is prepared for what lies ahead. A Plan for Regulatory Change A top-down assessment
Ia Mag Feb 23, 2021
Mind of Jacka: Oh Yeah, Employees Are Important, TooA 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