GUEST BLOG For years, leaders in the internal audit profession have talked about the proverbial “seat at the table.” They envisioned internal audit having place at the table when some of the most important decisions are being made at the highest levels of the organization. Some chief audit executives and Read More
Software provider AuditBoard is teaming up with the Institute of Internal Auditors to provide some relief for members of the internal audit profession who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus crisis. The two organizations announced the launch of a $500,000 scholarship program to provide access to training and educational Read More
Furloughs and redeployments during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns are wreaking havoc on the work of internal auditors in the United Kingdom and Ireland, a new survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors finds. Chartered IIA surveyed more than 225 chief audit executives to assess the impact Read More
Typically, internal auditors are marking their calendars and making travel arrangements at this time of year to attend a host of internal audit conferences, user forums, and seminars. This year things are different, of course, and few, if any, professional development events are taking place live. That doesn’t mean internal Read More
As internal auditors look ahead to end-of-year reporting deadlines, many are raising concerns that assessments may be impossible to provide or significantly delayed. Remote work options are helping companies stay afloat in 2020; however, many elements of the audit process are more difficult in this “new normal.” Accounting standards provide Read More
Working virtually means doing business differently, but it doesn’t mean that internal auditor development should stop. Team learning is as critical and attainable as ever. Developing the skills of the internal audit team is critical to executing the audit plan and contributing to auditor satisfaction. Internal auditors who feel their Read More
GUEST BLOG Instituting and maintaining effective control systems is costly and challenging in even the best of times. Add in the instability that results from such difficulties as financial crises, regional political instability, pandemics, and others crises, and the costs and challenges are magnified. Effective control systems are costly because Read More
Whether you opt for remote audits during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak or for other reasons, there is no denying that there are some unique obstacles to overcome. Remote internal audit work may facilitate distractions, unforeseen work schedules, or even a decline in your internal audit team’s productivity. With that in Read More
The Office of the Comptroller of Currency has said that it will take into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on compliance as it considers examinations and enforcement. Banks face heightened compliance risks during the Coronavirus Crisis as staff reductions coincide with a large influx of loan requests, making Read More
The coronavirus crisis has upended all areas of corporate America and its effects are likely to linger long after the pandemic has passed. A new study indicates that the internal audit profession is no exception and is undergoing some vast changes, due to the current crisis. According to a survey Read More
