Chambers on Internal Audit
October 13, 2014
October 13, 2014Over the years, I have addressed many internal audit audiences around the world on the importance of aligning with stakeholder expectations. I often close my message […]
October 6, 2014
October 6, 2014As internal auditors, we are often tempted to stress in our reports the conditions we observe. After all, conditions that result from risk management or control […]
September 30, 2014
September 30, 2014When there’s a serious breakdown in controls, sooner or later someone will pose the inevitable question of “where were the internal auditors?” It’s not just a […]
September 22, 2014
September 22, 2014As internal auditors, we understand the importance of a strong tone at the top. It defines an organization’s culture and often the organization itself. A strong […]
September 15, 2014
September 15, 2014When customers are unhappy, most organizations will scramble to fix the situation. As the old adage goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease, even when a […]
September 8, 2014
September 8, 2014When federal whistleblowers rules were enacted, it was understood that even internal auditors could be eligible under certain conditions. But the first payout ever – $300,000 […]
September 2, 2014
September 2, 2014I was fortunate during my tenure as inspector general of the Tennessee Valley Authority and deputy inspector general of the U.S. Postal Service to have boards […]
August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014Ask almost any CAE if he or she has the full support of the audit committee, and the answer will usually be “yes.” But, in reality, […]
August 18, 2014
August 18, 2014When you compare internal audit functions, you can expect to find quite a few differences. High-performing departments stand apart in their mindset and how they approach […]
August 12, 2014
August 12, 2014Sooner or later, every internal auditor will ask why something is being done a certain way, only to be met with a look of surprise and […]
