Internal Auditor Editorial Lineup
The Internal Auditor editorial calendar is provided for those interested in the special focus of each edition. Designated topics apply to the cover story, and sometimes other articles, but do not represent a theme for the entire issue.
December 2008
Cover Story: Risk Management: Getting Beyond the Rhetoric
Surveys and reports suggest that large organizations - and their internal audit shops - have adopted enterprise risk management (ERM). There's now an acceptance that every manager in the organization has a responsibility to think about risk, and that risk management should be part of the organizational DNA. Yet if someone says they have successfully "embedded" or "implemented" risk management, what does that really mean? In the financial services sector, for example, global banks regarded themselves as paragons of ERM, yet one of the most thorough official reports on the causes of the credit crunch said these institutions' standards of risk management practice were appalling. Internal Auditor will examine why organizations find it so difficult to implement ERM in a tangible way, as well as the practical implications/challenges/tips for internal auditing.
Other Features:
Recent hurricanes in the U.S. Gulf, flooding in Ohio, and a massive earthquake in southwest China provide a sober reminder of our vulnerability to natural disasters. They also serve as a reminder to organizations of the necessity for creating adequate disaster recovery and business continuity plans. We'll review key vulnerabilities internal auditors should keep in mind when examining their organization's preparedness for times of crisis.
February 2009
Cover Story: How to Audit Greed
To assess workplace greed, auditors may need to conduct a review of the organization's climate of ethical behavior.
Other Features:
How are internal audit departments changing in difficult financial times?
April 2009
Cover Story: The Value of GRC
Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of a holistic, integrated approach to governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). Internal auditors can assess the effectiveness of GRC efforts and identify areas for improvement, thereby driving value for the organization.
Other Features:
Maintaining compliance with payment card industry standards.
June 2009
Cover Story: How Does Tone at the Top Impact Internal Controls?
Was management failure to set an appropriate tone in part responsible for the current financial crisis?
Other Features:
Examples and lessons learned from internal auditors who've conducted corporate social responsibility audits.
August 2009
Cover Story: Special Technology Audit Section
Other Features:
Following up on audit results: How much is enough?
October 2009
Cover Story: Top Frauds Affecting the Financial Industry
Other Features:
Linking internal audit plans with the organization's strategic goals.
December 2009
Cover Story: Human Resources: The Biggest Organizational Risk
Other Features:
Best practices in internal audit reporting - going beyond the annual report.
Cover stories and features are subject to change.
