Ia Mag May 21, 2019
Internal Audit and Data EthicsWith organizations capable of collecting stunning amounts of data on people, internal auditors can help them draw the line between what is appropriate and what goes too far. Internal Audit and
Ia Mag Jan 27, 2021
On the Frontlines: Increasing Internal Audit's Influence With Monte Carlo AnalysisA simulation model can give internal audit a predictive tool for evaluating and communicating about the organization's risks. On the Frontlines: Increasing Internal Audit's Influence With
Ia Mag Jun 30, 2021
On the Frontlines: Internal Audit’s Role in ESGInternal auditors must be drivers in promoting ESG practices in their organizations. Internal auditors must be drivers in promoting environmental, social, and governance practices in their
Ia Mag May 17, 2023
On the Frontlines: AI in 'IA'
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 05, 2022
Building a Better Auditor: Advancing Your Career in Internal AuditTop competencies and milestones needed to advance. Building a Better Auditor: Advancing Your Career in Internal Audit Hassan Khayal shares the top competencies, skills, and milestones needed to
Ia Mag Nov 01, 2022
On the Frontlines: When to Involve the Board in Cybersecurity Risk
The board must be aware of cybersecurity risk. On the Frontlines: When to Involve the Board in Cybersecurity Risk Internal audit can help the organization by advising on cybersecurity risks,
Ia Mag Oct 22, 2019
OnRisk 2020: Beware the IT MysticsChief audit executives shouldn't rely too much on IT leaders' opinions of how well the organization is addressing cyber risk. OnRisk 2020: Beware the IT Mystics Chief audit executives
Ia Mag Mar 31, 2022
Mind of Jacka: What Would You Say…You Do Here?Could a machine do your work? Mind of Jacka: What Would You Say…You Do Here? Mike Jacka challenges auditors to consider the value involved in the actual work they do. There is no job security
Ia Mag Jan 13, 2020
Internal Audit Alert: The Next Battlefield May Engulf Your Cyber NetworksThe likelihood of a crippling, wide-scale cyberattack increases every day as the world becomes more dependent on interconnected, highly automated systems. Internal Audit Alert: The Next
Ia Mag Jun 02, 2021
On the Frontlines: Crypto-walletsUnderstanding the attributes and limitations of crypto-wallets can help internal auditors address fraud and security risks surrounding digital currencies. On the Frontlines: Crypto-wallets
Ia Mag Sep 29, 2021
On the Frontlines: Auditing Human Factors RiskInternal audit can focus on 12 factors to address the human element of risk. On the Frontlines: Auditing Human Factors Risk Internal audit can focus on 12 factors to address the human element
Ia Mag May 19, 2020
Mind of Jacka: Bots, RPA, AI, and Unfulfilled PromisesWe can't go on promising we will adapt technology while doing nothing. Bots, RPA, AI, and Unfulfilled Promises We can't go on promising we will adapt technology while doing nothing. Let’s
Ia Mag Aug 26, 2021
#IAm Shruthi RamakrishnanDancing was a part of my life almost from the point I could walk. Although I grew up in Mumbai, my family origins are from the southern part of India in Tamil Nadu, and we all were very proud of
Ia Mag Apr 06, 2021
Mind of Jacka: Is Internal Audit a Want or a Need?Do internal audit's clients want or need us? And do they think we're worth the price they pay? Is Internal Audit a Want or a Need? Do internal audit's clients want or need us? And
Ia Mag Apr 13, 2021
Building a Better Auditor: Why There's Never Been a Better Time to Elevate Internal Audit's InfluenceCloud technology and acquiring new skills can prepare internal auditors for the new risk environment awaiting after the pandemic. Building a Better Auditor: Why There's Never Been a Better Time
Ia Mag Aug 26, 2019
What Happens When Internal Audit Is Ignored? It Happens Too OftenThe prospect of a cyberattack should be continuously on our radar, and internal audit's recommendations when vulnerabilities are found should be heard and given immediate attention. What
Ia Mag Apr 15, 2019
Internal Audit's Technology Challenge Is No Easy RoadTwo recent reports should raise serious concerns about internal audit’s slow progress in adopting technology. Internal Audit's Technology Challenge Is No Easy Road Two recent reports should
Ia Mag Mar 10, 2021
On the Frontlines: A Window Into Backdoor Security BreachesFrom WarGames to SolarWinds, internal auditors should take up the challenge of addressing backdoor programs and advanced persistent threats in networked applications. On the Frontlines: A
Ia Mag Feb 03, 2020
New NIST Privacy Framework: A Tailor-made Resource for Internal AuditThe framework provides strategies to improve privacy practices, build customer trust, and comply with a growing list of privacy regulations. New NIST Privacy Framework: A Tailor-made Resource
Ia Mag Feb 12, 2021
Mind of Jacka: Effective but UnpreparedHow well does the board think it does in responding to crises? Effective but Unprepared How well does the board think it does in responding to crises? Last month, in a blog post about what we
Ia Mag Nov 10, 2021
On the Frontlines: Data-driven vs. Data-informedFind the right balance between analytics approaches. On the Frontlines: Data-driven vs. Data-informed Internal auditors should seek the right balance between two common data analytics
Ia Mag Feb 11, 2020
Mind of Jacka: What, Exactly, Was That?Technology will take us in directions we never expect. Case in polnt. What, Exactly, Was That? Technology will take us in directions we never expect. Case in polnt. We interrupt our
Ia Mag Apr 13, 2022
On the Frontlines: Push vs. Pull AutomationGoing from human pull to computer push. On the Frontlines: Push vs. Pull Automation Different processes require different degrees of automation and a shared language to describe it. 'Push'
Ia Mag Aug 19, 2019
Should Internal Auditors Worry About Digital Spies in Our Midst?Internal audit must remain informed and vigilant as to how data-driven technology will impact privacy, data protection, and risk. Should Internal Auditors Worry About Digital Spies in Our Midst?
Ia Mag Aug 05, 2019
Close the Open WindowsWith cloud attacks on the rise, internal audit needs to be asking the right questions about the risks the organization faces. Close the Open Windows With cloud attacks on the rise, internal