Regular readers of this blog know its focus is to provide internal audit practitioners insight and advice on doing their jobs and ultimately helping their organizations reach their goals. This is why my most-read posts often involve straightforward and practical advice and observations about the daily work of internal auditors. Over the years, posts that include lists of specific recommended actions have proven to be some of the most popular.
Yet, I find it is also necessary to comment occasionally on high-profile news events, adding important context to how risks associated with these events could impact organizations and, therefore, internal audit.…