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 […]
October 15, 2024
Professions thrive through advocacy and diversity of thought. The internal audit profession is no different. For the past five years, I have recognized men and women […]
October 6, 2024
In response to a recent “call for topics” for my blog series, I was gratified to receive many requests. I was surprised how many readers want […]
October 3, 2024
Over the years, I have read countless external quality and peer review reports on internal audit functions. The reports typically include an assessment of whether the […]