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 […]
August 19, 2024
While attending the annual conference of The Institute of internal Auditors South Africa recently, I was struck by how passionately the organizers continue to champion The […]
August 12, 2024
In a recent blog, I urged internal auditors to not ignore the growing threat of new technologies, particularly those involving deepfake schemes. By leveraging artificial intelligence […]
August 6, 2024
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations is choked full of valuable information. According to the ACFE’s global survey, […]
July 22, 2024
During a recent internal audit conference, I found myself surrounded by a group of chief audit executives from financial services organizations who were concerned that I […]
July 16, 2024
Three years ago, I moved from being a chief audit executive to a role that centered on broader continuous improvement responsibilities. While I still was focused […]
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 […]
June 25, 2024
Seven years ago, I tackled the subject of internal auditors as “trusted advisors” in my second book, Trusted Advisors: Key Attributes of Outstanding Internal Auditors. In […]
June 10, 2024
Those who follow me know that I have long been an outspoken defender of internal auditors and chief audit executives who are victims of retaliation, or […]
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 […]