A trio of internal audit studies published recently indicate that internal audit departments in the United States have a big technology problem. Internal audit is generally behind the times when it comes to adopting leading-edge technology, the reports find. The studies shed some needed light—along with some dire warnings—on why Read More
Reporting of suspected wrongdoing in organizations has reached a historic high in the United States, but so too have instances of retaliation against those who report violations. Meanwhile, only one in five employees say their company has a strong ethical culture. The percentage of employees who say they have reported Read More
Companies are increasingly turning to outside service providers to help out with their internal audit activities, especially when it comes to specialized work, according to a recent report. An annual survey of global internal audit professionals finds that, on average, one in three corporate internal audit departments worldwide outsource some Read More
Fraud and security risks, including cyber-crimes, hit an all-time high in 2017, according to a new report from risk advisory firm Kroll. The survey finds that experiences of fraud have become more pervasive. The proportion of executives who said their companies fell victim to at least one instance of fraud Read More
