Chambers on Internal Audit

New guidance announced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last week is raising the bar on how publicly traded companies report on their handling of […]

“Speaking truth to power.” It is an expression that has been around for decades — often used in a social or political context. But it is […]

Misleading or patently false information has long been a risk for organizations. A disparaging comment, even one with little or no foundation in fact, can leave […]

I am writing my blog this week from Panama, where delegates from more than 80 countries and territories around the world have gathered to discuss vital […]

I’m sure I visibly cringed when I read news accounts of criminal charges being brought against former U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and KPMG […]

In my recent book, Trusted Advisors: Key Attributes of Outstanding Internal Auditors, I explored what it takes to ascend to the level of trusted advisor in our […]

Let’s be honest. The vast majority of internal audit engagements are positive and constructive. Internal auditors and the clients whose areas of responsibility are being audited […]

The seven-year federal prison sentence for former Volkswagen executive Oliver Schmidt has weighed on my mind since it was handed down in December. Schmidt led Volkswagen’s […]

When a new year dawns, people tend to embrace it with optimism and confidence despite the uncertainty that lies ahead. I don’t know whether this hopeful […]

The end of the calendar year is customarily a time to reflect on one’s personal and professional accomplishments. It also offers me the opportunity to look […]