June 16, 2026
Trust has become one of the scarcest commodities in modern society. That statement would have seemed dramatic a decade ago. Today, it feels like a simple […]
October 13, 2025
For more than 25 years, internal audit standards have been clear: the internal audit plan must be driven by risks facing the internal auditors’ organizations. That […]
July 4, 2025
Each July 4th, Americans come together to celebrate their nation’s Independence Day — a time for reflection, celebration, and patriotic pride. But America is far from […]
March 3, 2025
In December, I recognized 15 outstanding thought leaders in the internal audit field. These were men and women who elevated internal audit’s full potential through a […]
February 17, 2025
News that newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump had fired 17 federal inspectors general (IGs) generated significant political reaction and outrage among many in the internal […]
February 2, 2025
Last month, The IIA’s new Global Internal Audit Standards went into effect, ushering in a new era in modern internal auditing. Much has been written and […]
December 18, 2024
Since launching my website in 2021, I have been blown away by the response from internal auditors and others around the world. A main feature of […]
September 11, 2024
This week, the UK’s Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA UKI) released the long-awaited update to the Internal Audit Code of Practice. Though the Code is […]
August 27, 2024
I was recently contacted by a newly appointed audit committee member who was assuming the role for the first time. He wanted to pick my brain […]
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 […]