August 25, 2014

CAE to Audit Committee: I Know You Are Behind Me, but Will You Be With Me?

Ask almost any CAE if he or​ she has the full support of the audit committee, and the answer will usually be “yes.” But, in reality, […]
August 18, 2014

From Good to Great: Strategic Planning Can Define an Internal Audit Function

When you compare internal audit functions, you can expect to find quite a few differences. High-performing departments stand apart in their mindset and how they approach […]
August 12, 2014

IPPF Relook: Changing Times Require a Fresh Perspective

Sooner or later, every internal auditor will ask why something is being done a certain way, only to be met with a look of surprise and […]
August 6, 2014

Tact and the Art of Bringing About Positive Change

“Thank you for meeting with us today. As you know, we have already found quite a few things wrong in your department.” One of the first […]