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February 9, 2011

So, Who Are Internal Audit’s Stakeholders?

In my last blog entry, I cited some emerging challenges and identified five key priorities that chief audit executives (CAEs) should be pursuing as 2011 gets underway: […]
January 14, 2011

Enough Celebrating – It’s Time to Fill the Glass

The past three years have been both remarkable and challenging for internal auditors. We have demonstrated remarkable agility in swiftly refocusing our efforts to address emerging […]
December 15, 2010

Looking Ahead to 2011: What Does It Hold for Internal Auditing?

It is that time of year again when bloggers have to choose whether to look back or look ahead. Looking back is much less risky. After […]
October 29, 2010

ISACA and The IIA Sign MOU

In September, we announced the results of a meeting held at the ISACA International Headquarters office between the senior management staff of ISACA and The IIA. […]
October 22, 2010

On the Profession in Europe

As you may have noted, my blog has been silent for the past two weeks. This is not because I didn’t have anything to say. Instead, […]
September 27, 2010

With the Recession Officially “Over” – How Has Internal Auditing Fared?

I am sure you were as relieved as I was to learn the recession in the Un​ited States officially ended in June 2009. If we had only […]
September 8, 2010

ISACA and The IIA: Sharing Ideas, Setting Plans

Today, ISACA and The IIA saw the culmination of a meeting long in the planning. The three-hour meeting, hosted by ISACA at its International Headquarters office, […]
August 11, 2010

Effective Communications: An Enduring Challenge for Internal Auditors

As internal audit professionals, we​​ are often recognized for many outstanding characteristics and skills that we bring to bear in executing our important role. We are […]
July 26, 2010

Beyond Bean Counting

The recent white paper I co-authored on the attributes of highly s​uccessful chief​ audit executives identified seven traits that are frequently observed in those who are the most […]
June 22, 2010

Summer Is When Things Really Get Started

Wow! It’s hard to believe it has be​en almost a month since I ​​have had a chance to blog. Believe me, it has not been because […]