September 15, 2026
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the New York Stock Exchange’s proposal to give newly listed companies five years, instead of one, to stand up […]
August 28, 2026
One of my great regrets from my years as president and CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors is that we never persuaded either major U.S. […]
July 27, 2026
The rotational chief audit executive (CAE) model has been generating spirited debate within the internal audit profession for more than two decades. I have written and […]
July 20, 2026
We have all been there – suddenly finding ourselves working for an “ethically compromised” leader. Days seem like weeks. Weeks feel like years. Sometimes we carry […]
April 22, 2026
Internal auditors occupy a vantage point in the enterprise few others share. We often see risk as it emerges, not after its effects have become evident. […]
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. […]
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. […]
December 15, 2025
Since launching my website in 2021, I have been grateful for the support from internal auditors around the world. The level of engagement has exceeded every […]
August 26, 2025
For more than two decades, I have cautioned chief audit executives (CAEs) to remain vigilant to signals from their stakeholders. Expectations can shift overnight, and with […]
August 4, 2025
If you ask almost any chief audit executive (CAE) whether they have the full support of their audit committee, the answer will almost always be “yes.” […]