GUEST BLOG POST When I was working at a Big 4 audit firm, we always used to have a clause on our reports that went something like this: “The engagement does not uncover all risks that relate from collusion between employees or with third-parties, that a more extensive review would Read More
The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Internal Auditor magazine has announced its “2023 Emerging Leaders” list — featuring an eclectic group of 15 individuals in the internal audit space that it says are, “poised to redefine the future of internal auditing during a period of unprecedented change.” “This year’s Emerging Leaders Read More
GUEST BLOG POST: I am a huge believer, as are most leading internal audit practitioners, in enterprise risk-based auditing. That means that the audit plan is designed to provide assurance, advice, and insight on the more significant sources of risk to the organization and the achievement of its objectives. It Read More
As the scale of emerging technology risks facing companies continue to multiply, IT auditors play a key role in identifying these threats and helping their organizations to navigate them. A new survey conducted by Protiviti and The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) reveals which risks are keeping IT auditors up Read More
Finding ways for employees to feel comfortable speaking up when something isn’t right is challenging in the best of times. But with the backdrop of uncertainty from a bumpy economy and pending merger, the Activision Blizzard Ethics and Compliance team faces unprecedented headwinds. We’ll walk you through a few key Read More
A new survey of internal audit leaders on global risks finds that Cybersecurity (73 percent), human capital issues (51 percent), and business continuity (47 percent) are the most prevalent risks across the globe. The study, conducted by the Internal Audit Foundation, part of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), surveyed Read More
It’s no secret that the amount of data that organizations are producing is exploding exponentially. This overload of data can make internal audit coverage ever more challenging given the sheer volumes of data the typical organization generates, especially larger organizations. This problem is often compared to the difficulty of trying Read More
Among the most difficult factors to consider before and during an internal audit is its scope, or the boundaries and objectives of the audit. Set too wide and internal auditors can feel like they are trying to boil the ocean. Set too narrow and it may seem like the audit Read More
Compliance leaders are facing increased pressure to make the most of existing resources due to economic challenges and increased workload and complexity, according to a new report. The study, conducted by research and consulting firm Gartner, identifies three crucial compliance function trends playing out this year: tighter budgets, changing labor Read More
Legal and compliance department investment in governance, risk, and compliance tools will increase 50 percent by 2026, according to research firm Gartner. Assurance leaders are seeking out technology solutions to help them address increasing regulatory attention on executive risk oversight and monitoring. “Recent actions ranging from the U.S. Securities and Read More
