Ia Mag Jul 12, 2023

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Emotions can lead to rash decisions. Mind of Jacka: Who's in Control? Jacka warns about making decisions in the heat of anger or other emotions. Emotions and decisions don’t always work well

Ia Mag Feb 08, 2024

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Foster innovation through diverse reading sources. Mind of Jacka: Quit Reading This Blog Broadening the range of what you read allows creativity, innovation, vision to happen. The broader your

Ia Mag Feb 22, 2024

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Initiating change: confronting fear, embracing innovation. Mind of Jacka: If You Could Change One Thing Auditors can begin proactively initiating change, but it all starts with one question.

Ia Mag Apr 11, 2024

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Auditors should focus on the clients needs. Mind of Jacka: What the Client Wants Understanding clients needs, will allows auditors to offer better assistance. Few internal auditors really know

Ia Mag Apr 18, 2024

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Contemplating the future of internal audit. Mind of Jacka: Where Is Internal Audit Going? Pondering the evolving landscape of internal audit: musings on uncertainty and the need for change.

Ia Mag May 16, 2024

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Don't constrain internal audit. Mind of Jacka: We Have a Lane? Internal auditors should challenge their limitations and expand their roles. The minute we limit ourselves is the minute we give

Ia Mag Jun 13, 2024

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Lessons on trust and time management. Mind of Jacka: The Grand Ms. Pacman Tourney Not all requirements are that important. Not all requirements are that important. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU

Ia Mag Jun 27, 2024

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Internal audit hiring requires a defined strategy. Mind of Jacka: You Can’t Just Fill a Vacancy An open position should never be filled by a warm body. An open position should never be filled by

Ia Mag Aug 08, 2024

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Old-school accountability: enhancing audit value today. Mind of Jacka: Joint Accountability It may be that adjusting accountability in audits will provide more value. It may be that adjusting

Ia Mag Aug 22, 2024

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Internal auditors need insight into key decisions. Mind of Jacka: The Room Where It Happens Internal audit is only effective when it knows the full story. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU

Ia Mag Sep 06, 2024

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Auditors are not always the experts. Mind of Jacka: Too Much/Too Little Information More data is not more information. More data is not more information. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU

Ia Mag Sep 26, 2024

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Discovering what you love. Mind of Jacka: Just a Job If you can’t be in the job you love, love the job you have. If you can’t be in the job you love, love the job you have. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA,

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Audit reports must prioritize information over auditors. Mind of Jacka: Look At Us! You are not the focus of your reports. You are not the focus of your reports. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU

Ia Mag Jul 25, 2024

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Reflecting on internal audits choice of words. Mind of Jacka: A Client by Any Other Name Choosing the best term for modern auditing when "auditees" feels outdated and "clients"

Ia Mag Jun 13, 2024

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Nem todos os requisitos são tão importantes. Mind of Jacka: O Grande Torneio de Ms. Pacman Nem todos os requisitos são tão importantes. Nem todos os requisitos são tão

Ia Mag May 30, 2024

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Aproveitando a integridade e a coragem na auditoria interna. Mind of Jacka: Sem Coragem, O Que Somos Nós? Explore a essência da integridade e da coragem no papel vital e nos desafios da

Ia Mag Apr 10, 2025

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900 reflections, connections, and a fond farewell. Mind of Jacka: 900 Posts: Now What? An auditor looks at 900 or is this the end of our intrepid hero? An auditor looks at 900 or is this the end

Ia Mag Mar 14, 2025

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Empathy in auditing: Knowing when to listen. Mind of Jacka: Take the Hit The right actions in the right moment. The right actions in the right moment. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU

Ia Mag Jul 24, 2025

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Audit reporting lines reveal persistent structural weaknesses. Mind of Jacka: What Lies Beneath the Pulse Internal audit’s effectiveness is hindered by weak reporting lines and inconsistent

Ia Mag May 02, 2024

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We progress together or remain stagnant. Mind of Jacka: It's Time to Start a Movement Internal auditors can break free from second-class mindset and ignite a professional movement. Our

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 Oct 05, 2023

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A real, honest discussion can get fiery. Mind of Jacka: Anger Beats Apathy Are you too accommodating with clients? Sometimes passion is needed to spark action. It is easy to be so focused on

Ia Mag Aug 31, 2023

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You need a seat at the table. Mind of Jacka: Where’s My Seat? Don't wait to be invited to the table, advises Mike Jacka. Internal audit cannot be effective if it is not getting its

Ia Mag Jun 29, 2023

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Jacka tells a geyser of a story. Mind of Jacka: Hidden Facts How ego, fear, or misunderstanding sometimes lead us in the wrong direction. Few mislead, obfuscate, or lie just to mislead, obfuscate,

Ia Mag May 18, 2023

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Dorothy's lion was on to something. Mind of Jacka: A Most Important Trait Simply adding the word 'courage' to the Standards may be the most important change yet. Every auditor must ask