December 7, 2025
One of my LinkedIn followers recently suggested that my post asking whether internal auditors will ever be the “cool kids” was negative about our profession. That […]
November 18, 2025
Every profession seeks stature. Internal auditors are no different. You want to be respected. You want to be trusted. You want to be seen as partners […]
November 5, 2025
The internal audit profession thrives on advocacy and diverse perspectives. Each year, I’ve sought to shine a light on those who strengthen and advance our profession. […]
May 27, 2025
In one of my early memories as an internal auditor, I recall a senior executive in my organization telling me that it was our job to […]
May 8, 2025
Internal Auditors Must Walk Their Talk to Maintain Credibility As internal auditors, we routinely advise management to operate more efficiently, streamline controls, and improve effectiveness. But […]
March 23, 2025
On the day he was inaugurated to a second term, President Trump signed an executive order creating the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and in its […]
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 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 […]
August 22, 2024
I have written frequently over the years about the enduring reputational challenges that internal auditors face. A quarter of the way through the 21st century, I […]
July 9, 2024
During my time as CEO of The IIA, I was often asked by those within the internal audit profession, “What keeps you up at night?” My […]