Nursing home operator PACS Group delayed the release of its third-quarter earnings, providing only preliminary results on Wednesday as it carries out an internal audit and cooperates with a federal investigation into its referral and reimbursement practices. Originally scheduled for Nov. 7 after market close, PACS now expects to disclose Read More
GUEST BLOG POST Internal Audit teams today face mounting pressure to address emerging risks, adapt to rapid technological changes, and meet rising regulatory demands, all while demonstrating audit value with limited resources. One way to meet these challenges is through greater collaboration both within the internal audit team and with Read More
Digital disruption and climate change have emerged as the two fasting-growing risk areas for organizations across industries, according to a new report. Based on feedback from more than 3,500 internal audit leaders around the world, global risk levels for digital disruption and climate change are projected to increase 20 percent Read More
A strong relationship between internal audit leaders and the board and audit committee is essential for the department to accomplish its objectives and provide value to the organization. Yet, so many internal audit leaders don’t work at improving communications with the board or make it a point to build strong Read More
As we know, internal audit teams can sometimes overlook company culture when identifying areas of risk and concern. A 2023 AuditBoard report, for example, found that 80 percent of the organizations it surveyed do not actively conduct audits or assessments of their culture. This gap may also point to a Read More
Canadian-based TD Bank will pay more than $3 billion in a historic settlement with U.S. authorities who said that the financial institution’s lax practices allowed significant money laundering over multiple years. The bank pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, the largest bank in U.S. history to do so, Read More
As we saw during the supply-chain disruptions that occurred during and directly following the COVID-19 pandemic, procurement is a critical and fundamental component for just about any organization. A well-managed procurement function can move an organization toward success, while a mismanaged one has the potential to cause its downfall. It Read More
GUEST BLOG POST A chief audit executive once said to me: “Almost every team follows a process. Just because they don’t write it down, doesn’t mean one doesn’t exist.” It was at that moment that I realized that the lack of capability maturity or process rigor doesn’t necessarily mean that Read More
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors has issued its long-awaited new Internal Audit Code of Practice. The new Code is designed to “equip organizations with the tools to navigate today’s increasingly complex risk environment,” the organization said in a statement. The document sets a higher standard for internal audit practices Read More
From supply chain disruptions to cybercrime; from environmental concerns to labor shortages, the list of challenges confronting most companies has evolved quickly and dramatically over the past few years and even months. Such speedy developments are expanding the types of risks many internal audit departments must identify and assess. Given Read More
