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Evaluating SAP Controls for Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (July 16, 2008)
Internal auditors can play a vital role in helping small and mid-size organizations achieve Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by optimizing the audit of IT general controls in SAP processes.

Dealing With Employee Fraud (July 16, 2008)
Internal auditors can help their organizations win the fight against fraud by working to establish a fraud policy, reacting quickly to suspicions, maintaining an unbiased attitude, and properly gathering and securing evidence.

Using GAIT for PCI Compliance (July 16, 2008)
As organizations continue to work on their PCI compliance initiatives — or begin the PCI compliance journey — internal auditors can provide much-needed support by using the steps outlined in the GAIT methodology.

Five Common Spreadsheet Risks and Ways to Control Them (April 15, 2008)
Most internal auditors have used spreadsheet software for common tasks, such as calculating complex revenue adjustments and preparing financial reports. And, while spreadsheets can be excellent tools during an audit review, many internal auditors are still not aware of their potential risks.

Enhancing Audit Efficiencies: Maximizing the Use of Technology (April 15, 2008)
To help internal audit departments assess their options for enhancing audit efficiencies, a panel of experts convened for the September 2007, internal audit webcast, "Enhancing Auditing Efficiencies: Maximizing the Use of Technology."

Greed is Good, at Least for Characters in the Movies (April 15, 2008)
An examination of the similarities between the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s and the mortgage meltdown of today.

Following Fundamentals Detects Fraud (Jan. 15, 2008)
An internal audit success story of good detective work triumphing over unscrupulous behavior.

Is Your Organization Ready for a PCI Standard Audit? (Jan. 15, 2008)
Many online retailers and service providers are still trying to comply with the Payment Card Industry standard. However, with a little help from auditors, companies can be one step closer to compliance.

Five Ways to Sharpen Your Writing Skills (Jan. 15, 2008)
By improving their writing skills, internal auditors can help boost their organization's productivity, which can increase the organization's bottom line.

Effective Data Mining for Financial Services Companies (Oct. 15, 2007)
Is internal auditing making the most of your organization's data? Data mining techniques are a good addition to any organizations toolbox.

Extracting Information From Spreadsheet Records (Oct. 15, 2007)
Spreadsheet lookup functions enable internal auditors to perform important processing tasks, such as extracting information from entire record sets or finding unmatched records within.

Internal Auditing's Role in Business Continuity (Oct. 15, 2007)
Planning for the unexpected has become a core component of many organizations and internal auditors play a vital role in helping maintain the health of business continuity plans.

Getting Started with GAIT (July 15, 2007)
Practical tips and techniques for using and effectively implementing GAIT to scope IT controls for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

SEC Publishes Its Guidance for Management on Evaluating Internal Controls (July 15, 2007)
Approximately one month after the SEC approved its interpretive guidance for management’s evaluation and assessment of internal control over financial reporting, the document is available to the public.

Best Practices for Developing Online Communication Guidelines (Apr. 15, 2007)
Establishing effective online communication policies and procedures may prevent employee misuse of corporate resources and promote compliance with internal regulations.

IIA Responds to PCAOB and SEC Exposure Drafts (Apr. 15, 2007)
The IIA contributed comments and suggestions to the PCAOB's proposed auditing standard and the SEC's proposed management guidance to improve the efficiency of implementing Section 404.

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