Why Are Employees Resisting Your Audit Questions?
Why do employees resist your audit questions, and how do you overcome their hesitance so that you can get better information and be a better partner?
Managing Resistance in an Internal Audit
Managing resistance effectively in an internal audit can create a strong relationship between the auditor and management, allowing management to share more information.
Internal Auditors Must Consider Cybersecurity Risks
Internal auditors are important part of the business team in mitigating cybersecurity risk but one-third of businesses fail to address cybersecurity in their yearly audit plans.
Where is Internal Auditing Heading?
Where is internal auditing heading? The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: the role is more important than ever.
5 Qualities Required of an Internal Auditor
Internal auditors are expected to be experts at ensuring that organizations reach their goals. They are called upon by other industries to assess GRC programs, to evaluate risk, prevent fraud, improve efficiency, and so much more. The stakes are high, and it’s important to know what is expected of an internal auditor. A recent study …
The 4 Ways Internal Audit Benefits Your Business
Regardless of size, an internal audit is beneficial to any business. Unfortunately, excuses are rampant as to why an internal audit is not a top priority. Internal audits are often viewed as consequences to inferior performance, but the entire industry is shifting to a more positive light. Internal audits are now crucial tools, offering businesses …
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How Internal Auditors are Risk Management Partners
The role of the internal auditor is expanding. No longer are internal auditors restricted to existing reporting tools and management practices, nor are they hired simply for compliance purposes. As risk is assessed through the lens of an organization’s business objectives and strategies, internal auditors are also responsible for defining potential threats and suggesting new …
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How Internal Auditors Help Strengthen Company Culture
A company’s culture is its lifeblood. It’s what takes a loosely connected group of individuals and motivates them to work towards achieving common goals, living and breathing the organization’s mission and values. It’s easy enough to develop a mission statement; it’s much harder to articulate the mission well enough to bring it to life for …
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5 Ways to Put Your Heart into an Audit
Internal auditing is a challenging but exciting profession. It requires sharp analytical thinking, operational knowledge, and full awareness of up-to-date compliance regulations. However, these skills alone will not result in a constructive partnership between you and an organization. How can you address the unnerving realities of an internal audit from a more empathetic perspective? These …
5 Ways to Put Your Heart into an Audit
Internal auditing is a challenging but exciting profession. It requires sharp analytical thinking, operational knowledge, and full awareness of up-to-date compliance regulations. However, these skills alone will not result in a constructive partnership between you and an organization. How can you address the unnerving realities of an internal audit from a more empathetic perspective? These …
