January 28, 2025
A recent LinkedIn poll offered a stark reminder of the level of staff resources that are often dedicated to an internal audit engagement. The survey posted […]
January 22, 2025
Each year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) publishes its Global Risk Report, a meticulously researched document that outlines the most pressing risks facing the world. For […]
January 6, 2025
A Look Back at the First Half of My Journey The new year has arrived, and it will be a special one for me. August will […]
December 30, 2024
A Dozen (Plus) Who Made a Difference in 2024 Five years ago, I recognized 10 men and women who, over the previous decade, had made extraordinary […]
December 18, 2024
Since launching my website in 2021, I have been blown away by the response from internal auditors and others around the world. A main feature of […]
December 9, 2024
This year has brought a plethora of research reports and predictions on the future of internal audit. I applaud all who strive to help internal audit […]
December 5, 2024
In a recent blog, I delved into The Art of Deceiving an Audit Committee. I highlighted that management doesn’t necessarily need to lie to mislead an […]
November 27, 2024
Having been an internal auditor for almost 50 years, I have had my shares of highs and lows. The vast majority of my clients have been […]
November 11, 2024
Since the recent U.S. presidential elections, there has been a lot of speculation about what the future will look like under a 2nd Trump presidency. Following […]
October 28, 2024
In her iconic book, Extraordinary Circumstances, former WorldCom chief audit executive (CAE) Cynthia Cooper recounts her challenge of bringing to the audit committee’s attention more than […]