April 8, 2026
I have long championed the cause of government watchdogs. I often refer to them as the guardians of public trust because their responsibility is fundamental to […]
April 5, 2026
American college football Hall of Fame coach Nick Saban has long said that “success is not a continuum.” Past success does not guarantee future results. He […]
March 30, 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept or an emerging curiosity. It is reshaping industries, redefining work, and altering how organizations manage risk. Over the […]
March 9, 2026
The journey has been amazing! Five years ago this month, I bid farewell to a remarkable team and my 13th Board of Directors at The IIA. […]
February 23, 2026
Last December I recognized 15 exceptional internal audit thought leaders through the annual Internal Audit Beacon Awards. Each demonstrated sustained commitment to advancing the profession through […]
February 15, 2026
A recent audit report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General disclosed that the agency “did not award a $529 million sole […]
February 8, 2026
I have spent decades serving on and for boards and their audit committees around the world. I believe most directors want to do the right thing. […]
February 1, 2026
A recent LinkedIn post from AuditBoard reminded me of advice I have shared with internal auditors for decades. The fallacy of chasing popularity. AuditBoard quoted me […]
January 26, 2026
I have long argued that courage is vital to effective internal auditing. Integrity and objectivity matter, but courage determines whether internal auditors ultimately serve their stakeholders. […]
January 20, 2026
For several years, I have been looking forward to the January release of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report as a bellwether for risks clouding […]