June 9, 2026
I entered the internal audit profession at the age of 21. Looking back, I recognize how much I learned during those early years. The assignments were […]
May 6, 2026
Each May, Internal Audit Month gives us an opportunity to reflect on the profession and to encourage the next generation to consider a career in internal […]
April 27, 2026
When I finished college, I made a simple assumption about my future. I believed my career would unfold in one profession. Internal audit was not just […]
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 […]
June 30, 2025
One of the first questions I am often asked by college students is: “Why should I go into internal auditing?” It’s a fair question—and an important […]
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 […]
November 25, 2024
For the past few years, we’ve all been reading and talking about the shortage of skilled staff (or even talent) in internal audit. Even global functions […]
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 […]
June 4, 2024
It was bound to happen. After all, technology that seems too good to be true, often is. Perhaps no technology in our lifetime has offered more […]
January 3, 2024
My LinkedIn followers often reach out to me for career advice. Sometimes, they seek career planning advice. On other occasions they ask for my thoughts on […]