August 1, 2025
I’ve heard my share of jokes about internal auditors over the years. Most of the time, I can laugh them off. After all, there are jokes […]
July 27, 2025
Since launching my blog in 2009, I’ve written more than 800 articles on internal audit, risk management, and governance. But if I had to name just […]
July 23, 2025
Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with chief audit executives (CAEs) who are navigating the complex terrain of organizational politics and governance. One of the […]
July 21, 2025
In October 2020, I shared the sad news with the global internal audit profession that four public sector internal auditors in Liberia had died mysteriously in […]
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 […]