Tag: Audit reports

Choose words carefully

Why CAEs Must Choose Their Words Carefully to Preserve Independence

GUEST BLOG POST I believe just about every internal audit executive would agree with me that our independence from management is critical. We need to be able to operate without undue interference from management. That means that they are not able to stop or change our audit reporting, our opinions, Read More

Internal audit report writing

A Guide to Crafting Compelling Internal Audit Reports

Internal audit reports play a crucial role in ensuring organizational governance and driving improvement. However, crafting reports that are clear, concise, and impactful can be a challenging task. This guide equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to transform your internal audit reports from mere documentation to powerful catalysts Read More

Internal Audit Follow-up

Don’t Neglect the Internal Audit Follow-Up Process

When we talk about effecting change, internal audit findings and reporting on them can bring needed improvements to the attention of senior management and the board. But if those ideas are never implemented, then what good are they? Audit findings that go unheeded can be demoralizing for internal auditors. When Read More

Are audit reports too long?

How Long Should an Audit Report Be?

Are most internal audit reports the right length? For many consumers of audit reports in the executive suite and boardroom, the answer is probably that they’re “too long!” Audit reports may run to extraordinary lengths these days. For example, I recently talked to one organization where they could easily extend Read More