Ia Mag May 13, 2026

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For public sector entities, the new Standards present an opportunity to move from a transactional role to one of a future-driven strategic partner. Reforming Internal Audit for the Public Sector

Ia Mag Apr 21, 2026

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Internal auditors can overcome cultural and practical barriers to auditing organizational strategy and deliver meaningful insight at the highest level. Overcoming Barriers to Auditing

Ia Mag Apr 28, 2026

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Learn how to work with internal auditors with tips on preparation, communication, and expectations to support a smoother audit process. Working With Internal Auditors This blog explores how to

Ia Mag Apr 06, 2026

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In the public sector, recurrent audit findings often stem from cultural and behavioral factors that push teams to bypass controls under pressure. Culture Problems Behind Recurrent Findings

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 Jan 17, 2024

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ESG is more than a trendy term. On the Frontlines: ‘No, You’re Not Auditing ESG’ David Dufek asks, 'Is it realistic to conduct one comprehensive ESG audit?' The idea of an all-in-one ESG audit

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 Jan 03, 2024

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Are independence and objectivity a balancing act? On the Frontlines: The Quixotic Nature of Independence Jon Taber asks his followers, "Are independence and objectivity an illusion?" Jon

Ia Mag Nov 13, 2023

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How auditors can promote an ethical culture. On the Frontlines: Compliance With a Side of Fraud Just because employees are complying with procedures, doesn't mean fraud isn't happening. While

Ia Mag Oct 18, 2023

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 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 Jun 07, 2023

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Overlooked areas can create opportunities for fraud. On the Frontlines: Patterns in Fraud Fraud opportunity within areas deemed immaterial can lead to significant losses. Opportunities for

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 Apr 11, 2023

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Ensuring opportunities for workers outside HQ. On the Frontlines: Remote Workers Add Diversity The remote work trend is an opportunity to include diverse workers, regardless of location. Beatrice

Ia Mag Mar 03, 2023

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A sneak peek from a GAM presenter. On the Frontlines: David Helberg Talks Tech and Privacy Rights David Helberg discusses technology, ethics, and privacy in a prelude to his GAM presentation. GAM

Ia Mag Mar 07, 2023

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Understand what threats impact your particular business. On the Frontlines: A 360-Approach to Cyber Risk GAM speaker Brenda Bjerke discusses attributes of threat-focused cyber risk program. While

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 Jan 11, 2023

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Learn more about The IIA's Advocacy program. On the Frontlines: Advancing Advocacy at The IIA ​The Institute’s Advocacy team reflects on a productive and growth-oriented 2022. The IIA's Mat

Ia Mag Nov 15, 2022

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How to audit word-of-mouth wrongdoing. On the Frontlines: Auditing Without Evidence in Ethics Cases ​A lack of direct, written evidence should not be an obstacle for auditors. Even when wrongdoing

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A comprehensive look at risk-based auditing. On the Frontlines: The Risk-based Internal Audit Plan ​Hassan Khayal explains how internal audit functions typically approach risk-based auditing.

Ia Mag Aug 03, 2022

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A former accountant, happy to be in internal audit. On the Frontlines: My Journey from Accounting to Internal Audit ​A internal audit leader explains what she gained by moving from accounting to

Ia Mag May 11, 2022

Ia Mag May 25, 2022

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​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 Apr 13, 2022