Much of internal audit’s calendar is filled up with a hectic audit plan that is sometimes more aspirational than realistic. It can be so tightly scheduled with assurance projects that it leaves internal auditors feeling like they have little time to think, never mind strategizing or taking on extra work. Read More
Geopolitical uncertainty risk is rising rapidly, along with digital disruption, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ latest Risk in Focus research. The findings, based on feedback from more than 4,000 internal audit practitioners from 131 countries, found that risk ratings related to geopolitical uncertainty and technological advancements saw the sharpest Read More
The mission of internal audit has steadily evolved into a cornerstone of modern organizational management. Since the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) was founded in 1938, internal audit has progressed from simple financial checks to a structured, disciplined approach that strengthens governance, risk management, and overall control systems. While their Read More
This year, the compliance landscape is shifting on multiple fronts. Seven new U.S. state-level privacy laws are taking effect, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proposing major changes to HIPAA—the most significant since 2013, and the EU AI Act is introducing sweeping new governance requirements for high-risk Read More
