July 16, 2025
As internal auditors and risk professionals, we are trained to scan the horizon for looming threats. Every year, headlines are filled with familiar risks—cybersecurity, economic volatility, […]
July 4, 2025
Each July 4th, Americans come together to celebrate their nation’s Independence Day — a time for reflection, celebration, and patriotic pride. But America is far from […]
June 30, 2025
One of the first questions I am often asked by college students is: “Why should I go into internal auditing?” It’s a fair question—and an important […]
June 18, 2025
“When you put yourself on the line in a race and expose yourself to the unknown, you learn things about yourself that are very exciting.” – […]
June 8, 2025
“Boards tell internal auditors they want “no surprises.” Yet every day in 2025 brings a new surprise.” If you’re like me, you entered 2025 cautiously optimistic. […]
May 27, 2025
In one of my early memories as an internal auditor, I recall a senior executive in my organization telling me that it was our job to […]
May 19, 2025
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 offers a compelling glimpse into how artificial intelligence (AI) and other macrotrends are reshaping the global labor […]
May 12, 2025
An unfortunate truth is that risk and control failures frequently can and do happen despite internal audit’s best efforts. This reality has resulted in far too […]
May 8, 2025
Internal Auditors Must Walk Their Talk to Maintain Credibility As internal auditors, we routinely advise management to operate more efficiently, streamline controls, and improve effectiveness. But […]
May 4, 2025
In a recent article for AuditBoard, I shared 10 lessons I have earned in my 50 years on the (internal) audit trail. Number 3 on the […]