April 6, 2015
Once again, a U.S. Inspector General (IG) has come under scrutiny, this time for behavior being described as a pattern of misconduct, including allegations of retaliation against whistleblowers […]
March 30, 2015
One of the most rewarding aspects of my job as president and CEO of The IIA is the opportunity to meet young professionals just starting their […]
March 23, 2015
It is the time of year when there is a seemingly endless number of white papers and research monographs being published on the internal audit profession. […]
March 16, 2015
This year marks the 40th since I began my career in internal auditing. I have seen huge changes over that time, not only in technology and […]
March 3, 2015
Cybersecurity continues to be a major concern for businesses, with seven in 10 chief audit executives surveyed identifying it as a high or critical priority, according […]
March 2, 2015
Professions that do not grow and evolve are doomed to irrelevancy. The profession of internal auditing is no different. If internal auditors in the 21st century […]
February 23, 2015
A recent report in the Wall Street Journal once again brings into sharp relief just how the repercussions of a crisis can play out. The Feb. […]
February 16, 2015
At last count, more than 80 percent of internal audit departments assess risks as part of their audit planning process. So, why is it that legitimate […]
February 9, 2015
In Extraordinary Circumstances, Cynthia Cooper’s riveting account of internal audit’s role in unraveling the financial reporting fraud at WorldCom, she recounts the challenges she had in securing an […]
February 3, 2015
Welcome to what I call “white paper season” for internal auditors. Around this time each year, a number of survey-based white papers are released that provide […]