Continuing a long-standing tradition that started in the 1990s, the internal audit profession is observing “International Internal Audit Awareness Month” this May. During the month, internal auditors around the world share examples of how the profession provides value to organizations, spotlight the profession’s commitment to good governance and risk management, Read More
A special investigation of the University of Iowa Health Care and Clinics’ Care Coordination Division found that more than $16,000 of gift cards were unaccounted for, the Iowa Auditor of State reported Tuesday. University of Iowa officials requested the special investigation for the period of August 2012 through 2020 since Read More
A new report finds that despite the growth of digital risks, many risk management programs are not maturing quickly enough to keep pace. The study, 2022 Digital Risk Maturity Survey, conducted by AuditBoard—which provides audit, risk, and compliance management platforms—finds that while more than 90 percent of respondents have digital Read More
Let me start by saying, this is a touchy subject. While there is very little debate that the head of internal audit, usually the chief audit executive (CAE), should report functionally to the board (usually the audit committee of the board), there are some strong opinions on where it should Read More
The recent evolution of the Three Lines model underscores the idea that internal audit must work to create and protect business value. This requires strategic thinking, especially in this rapidly changing business environment. Whilst change is a factor in every business, some organizations may be going through profound transformation, implying Read More
Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules that would require public companies to say much more about their climate-related initiatives. Until now, most environmental, social, and governance disclosures have been voluntary. The SEC proposal has put internal audit functions on alert at the prospect of the biggest Read More
The Institute of Internal Auditors has announced that it is supporting new rules proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission that would require public companies to say much more about their environmental, social, and governance initiatives. “The Institute of Internal Auditors applauds this week’s release by the U.S. Securities and Read More
A new study finds that organizations are reporting increases in cyber fraud and phishing scams due to rapidly changing work practices as a result of the pandemic. It also found that companies are improving internal controls and providing new resources to internal audit to fight such fraud and they are Read More
A new survey on the state of the internal audit profession finds that companies are slightly investing in internal audit again and working to return to normal on the back end—fingers crossed—of the pandemic. The overall message of the report may well be that only incremental change has come to Read More
Longtime internal auditor for the city of Fort Lauderdale, John Herbst, was abruptly fired from his job last month after initiating an investigation of the city’s chief of police. Now he is firing back by filing a formal compliant under the Whistleblower Act, alleging that he was retaliated against and Read More
