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Auditing Artificial IntelligenceInternal auditors can develop a framework for conducting AI engagements, despite a lack of standards and guidance. Auditing Artificial Intelligence Internal auditors can develop a framework for
Ia Mag Dec 16, 2024
Tech: Cybersecurity Assurance
Enhancing cybersecurity audits through collaboration and certifications. Tech: Cybersecurity Assurance CAEs can address several factors to improve the effectiveness of cyber-risk audits. CAEs can
Ia Mag Dec 15, 2019
10 Events That Defined the Past Decade for Internal AuditTen years ago, at the conclusion of my first year as The IIA’s CEO, I wrote a blog on the events that defined the 2000s for internal auditors. 10 Events That Defined the Past Decade for Internal
Ia Mag Dec 11, 2023
The Knowledge Audit
Two types of knowledge organizations must manage. The Knowledge Audit Mishandling information and expertise shows why managing knowledge well matters in organizations. By categorizing and
Ia Mag Apr 02, 2024
On the Frontlines: How Mature is Your Risk Management?
Having risk blind spots can be dangerous. On the Frontlines: How Mature is Your Risk Management? Based on a study, too many organizations have not matured their ERM processes. Don’t overlook the
Ia Mag Jun 12, 2026
The Overconfidence Trap in Financial Services
Overconfidence, automation, and lax regulation can lead to complacency, even in a volatile financial services environment. The Overconfidence Trap in Financial Services This article explores how
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The Artificially Intelligent Audit FunctionWith planning and processes, AI can revolutionize internal audit’s work and value. The Artificially Intelligent Audit Function With planning and processes, AI can revolutionize internal audit’s
Ia Mag Feb 17, 2021
On the Frontlines: Auditor SkepticismInternal auditors may lack the logic of Star Trek's First Office Spock, so they need a structured approach to skepticsm. On the Frontlines: Auditor Skepticism Internal auditors may lack the
Ia Mag Dec 13, 2023
On the Frontlines: Should Compliance Report to Internal Audit?
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 09, 2019
My Top Internal Audit Blog Posts of 2019: Self-awareness and a Little HumorThis year, I found that the value of internal auditor self-awareness and a little self-deprecating humor went a long way. My Top Internal Audit Blog Posts of 2019: Self-awareness and a Little
Ia Mag Feb 09, 2026
CEO Message: United by Standards
Building unity in internal audit practice in 2026. CEO Message: United by Standards In 2026, The IIA will provide support and forward-looking planning to build unity of audit practice. In 2026,
Ia Mag Jun 15, 2026
COSO Releases Board Governance and ERM Guidance
New COSO guidance helps organizations strengthen board governance, enterprise risk management, and strategic decision-making. COSO Releases Board Governance and ERM Guidance COSO has released new
Ia Mag Sep 08, 2021
On the Frontlines: Building Operational ResilienceReviewing risk guidance for financial infrastructure firms. On the Frontlines: Building Operational Resilience Recent guidance and proposed regulations have focused on improving the resilience
Ia Mag Oct 20, 2021
On the Frontlines: Not All Findings Are BadAudit 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
Ia Mag Jan 06, 2020
Five Internal Audit Resolutions for 2020 and BeyondThis year’s list leverages heavily what we learned in 2019 to better position internal audit and our organizations to succeed. Five Internal Audit Resolutions for 2020 and Beyond This year’s
Ia Mag Feb 21, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Do You Know Where Your Next Job Is Coming From?Internal audit and the gig economy. Do You Know Where Your Next Job Is Coming From? Internal audit and the gig economy. A quick recap. I’ve been discussing the top events from the last decade
Ia Mag Feb 06, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Culture, Communication, and Avoiding the WhistleblowerInternal audit is in a unique position where it can help organizations avoid whistleblower nightmares. Culture, Communication, and Avoiding the Whistleblower Internal audit is in a unique
Ia Mag Mar 17, 2020
Mind of Jacka: We Pause for This Brief...No matter what events swirl around us, we need to remember the importance of our profession. We Pause for This Brief... No matter what events swirl around us, we need to remember the
Ia Mag Apr 17, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Bad Internal Auditor JokesNothing to see here. Just a bunch of really, really, really bad internal auditor jokes. Bad Internal Auditor Jokes Nothing to see here. Just a bunch of really, really, really bad internal
Ia Mag Apr 21, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Last and BestWhat would you want your last audit project to look like? Last and Best What would you want your last audit project to look like? Life continues to exist in a combination pause/play mode. For
Ia Mag Aug 08, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Balancing Risk and UncertaintyOrganizations are making important decisions about how to move forward In the current turmoil. And internal audit needs to be there to help. Balancing Risk and Uncertainty Organizations are
Ia Mag May 05, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Risk and UncertaintyTo understand risk, we have to understand the impact of uncertainty. Risk and Uncertainty To understand risk, we have to understand the impact of uncertainty. As part of a recent blog post
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 May 22, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Nourishment or PoisonOur job includes identifying where things go wrong. But we can't lose focus on making things better. Nourishment or Poison Our job includes identifying where things go wrong. But we can't