Four ways internal audit can get a seat at the table
Audit is now stepping into the role of a highly visible, influential, and trusted partner.
With Naval Audit Services Budget Cuts on the Horizon, It’s Sink or Modernize
Proposed cuts to the Naval Audit Services are part of the Navy’s “Stem to Stern” budget review initiative and would severely limit oversight capabilities.
6 Steps for Engaging the Right Stakeholders
The internal audit team can win a position of influence by showcasing knowledge of new risks and data trends within the organization and the industry.
5 best practices for auditors
Close the gap between the audit team and the rest of the business with these best practices by Dan Clark.
How COVID impacts SOX audits
SOX audits affect so many areas across an organization, and now is not the time to pull back on oversight.
The impact of COVID-19 on internal controls management
COVID-19 has disrupted how internal controls are managed—but the right combination of risk management, scoping, testing, and technology can help.
The right time to transition to agile auditing
We explore some of the challenges that internal audit teams are facing in the wake of COVID-19, and offer ways to transition to agile auditing.
Lessons on COVID-19 risk management in higher education
To properly assess and manage short- and long-term COVID-19 risks, higher education risk professionals must adjust their priorities and processes.
4 things internal audit should focus on during COVID-19
As leaders and boards grapple to identify COVID-19 related risks, and adjust to a new normal, here are four ways that internal audit can add real value.
3 ways to add value with ESG assurance
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assurance is increasingly becoming a focus of global organizations—and audit teams need to be ready to respond.
How to scope a SOC 2 audit
A SOC 2 audit is effective for assessing a vendor’s security controls, but with cybersecurity risk evolving, properly scoping your SOC 2 audit is critical.
Developing a tech-aware audit function
Auditors know they need to adopt new technologies to continue adding value, but that’s easier said than done.
How to avoid dark data with audit management software
Using electronic working papers creates dark data that becomes unusable. Audit management software can help you avoid this issue.
Moving from ad hoc auditing to automated monitoring
Using automated monitoring can free up your resources so you can focus on more strategic tasks and achieve meaningful results faster.
7 dangers of document-based auditing
Auditors relying on word processing documents and spreadsheets can face a number of risks and administrative challenges.
Robotic process automation (RPA) for auditors and financial control specialists
RPA is commonly used in finance and control processes, but also has applications in the auditing space. Learn more about RPA and where it’s going next.
An overview of agile auditing
Agile approaches originated in software development, but have proven helpful for audit departments in more than one way.
Is it time to redefine the Three Lines of Defense?
Should internal audit remain independent or get more integrated into the first two lines of defense? It might be time to rethink the model.
