Much of internal audit’s calendar is filled up with a hectic audit plan that is sometimes more aspirational than realistic. It can be so tightly scheduled with assurance projects that it leaves internal auditors feeling like they have little time to think, never mind strategizing or taking on extra work. Read More
The mission of internal audit has steadily evolved into a cornerstone of modern organizational management. Since the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) was founded in 1938, internal audit has progressed from simple financial checks to a structured, disciplined approach that strengthens governance, risk management, and overall control systems. While their Read More
GUEST BLOG POST If you ask ten professionals to define internal audit, most will reach for the comfort of theory: frameworks, standards, or compliance checklists. Yet, when stripped down to its essence, internal audit is nothing more than the disciplined use of common sense to guide organizations toward better decisions. Read More
For decades, internal auditors have quietly upheld the resilience of organizations, helping them navigate risk, compliance, and control. But a decade from now, that quiet assurance will no longer be enough. By 2035, internal auditors are expected to stand as strategic contributors to the success of organizations by shifting from 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
In baseball, a utility player is one of the team’s most valuable assets—an individual who can step into one of several fielding positions during a game to help secure a win. Utility players are valued not only for their varied skills but for their adaptability, resilience, and broad game knowledge, Read More
GUEST BLOG POST If you are an internal auditor, you know that time is always in short supply. Between regulatory demands, shifting risks, and the day-to-day responsibilities of maintaining independence and objectivity, finding ways to be more efficient isn’t just helpful, it is essential. At the Audit Library, we work Read More
We all experience it. We all try to avoid it. Yet, inevitably, we all still have to deal with it. The “it?” Tension and disagreement—even outright hostility—while just doing our day-to-day internal audit jobs. As much as we try our best to foster good relationships with everyone in the organization, Read More
Continuing a long-standing tradition that started in the 1990s, the internal audit community 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
As expectations rise for both risk management professionals and internal auditors, RIMS, the risk management society, and The Institute for Internal Auditors have entered into an agreement to provide both professional communities with greater access to career-building and program-advancing learning experiences. RIMS and The IIA will offer their respective memberships Read More
