May 10, 2012
I admit that I am biased. As one who spent the majority of my audit career in the public sector, I strongly believe that government internal […]
April 16, 2012
Over time, internal auditors tend to hear about a lot of things that went wrong. Unfortunately, it’s not just our clients who make mistakes — I […]
April 12, 2012
It’s that time of year again — the time of year when most of the important surveys about internal auditing seem to be published by way […]
April 3, 2012
As I have commented on numerous occasions, internal auditing can be a rewarding profession for those who enjoy making a difference in their organization. However, as […]
March 26, 2012
Recent media coverage has focused on prosecutors who are scrutinizing a draft internal audit report from a globally recognized company in an attempt to determine whether […]
February 6, 2012
In his iconic book Sawyer’s Internal Auditing: The Practice of Modern Internal Auditing, author Lawrence Sawyer observes that, “Few sources of friction within the auditing department exceed […]
January 17, 2012
Like everyone else, I have been following the Olympus financial scandal with great interest. My ears perked up with the first mention in the Western media […]
December 29, 2011
It is hard to believe that another year is coming to a close and we are preparing to ring in 2012! I always find this time […]
December 5, 2011
If you have been in internal auditing for a few years, you’ve probably seen it happen. When you start your entrance conference, everything is going smoothly. […]
November 17, 2011
I think internal auditing can be one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet. But let’s face it — no matter how good you are […]