GUEST BLOG POST Throughout my more than 20 years as an internal auditor, I’ve always been drawn to understanding the “why” behind every issue I uncover. When I work with clients now, I encourage them to keep digging until they reach the true root cause of a problem, because that Read More
The latest data analyzed by NordStellar, a threat exposure management platform, reveals that the number of ransomware incidents in 2025 is continuing to grow. Between January and September 2025, 6,330 ransomware cases were exposed on the dark web, representing a 47 percent increase compared to the 4,293 cases recorded in Read More
The Institute of Internal Auditors has announced the launch of the Global Audit Committee Center, dedicated to offering thought leadership, strategic insights, and resources to help boards and audit committee members strengthen and advance governance excellence. Designed to support and empower corporate audit committee and board members, the IIA says Read More
For years, the internal audit profession has watched artificial intelligence from the sidelines — intrigued, occasionally skeptical, and increasingly aware that the sidelines are not a place to stay for long. Now, with generative AI reshaping industries and predictive analytics powering risk management across functions, internal auditors are asking a Read More
GUEST BLOG POST For decades, managers and other stakeholders primarily viewed internal audit as a compliance function. They largely considered it the department that ensured policies were followed, checklists were completed, and boxes were ticked. In an era of corporate transparency, social accountability, and real-time risk exposure, however, that narrow 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 Read More
No internal audit team is perfect, and some perform better than others. But will you realize it when the internal audit team is really steering into rough waters? Will you see the signs that the internal audit team isn’t only performing poorly, but it is floundering? There will likely be Read More
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
