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Ia Mag Aug 08, 2024

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Old-school accountability: enhancing audit value today. Mind of Jacka: Joint Accountability It may be that adjusting accountability in audits will provide more value. It may be that adjusting

Ia Mag Aug 13, 2024

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Join the ELMP, now through Sept. 15. Building a Better Auditor: Why Join the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program? Mentors who join the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program are rewarded as much as

Ia Mag Aug 22, 2024

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Internal auditors need insight into key decisions. Mind of Jacka: The Room Where It Happens Internal audit is only effective when it knows the full story. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU

Ia Mag Sep 09, 2024

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The 2024 ELMP deadline is Sept. 15. Building a Better Auditor: Accelerating Your Career Though Mentorship The 2024 deadline for the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program is Sept. 15. Don’t miss

Ia Mag Mar 18, 2025

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Celebrate International Woman's Day all year. Building a Better Auditor: Celebrating Women Who Paved the Way March is a special month for celebrating women's achievements, resilience, and

Ia Mag Feb 08, 2024

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Foster innovation through diverse reading sources. Mind of Jacka: Quit Reading This Blog Broadening the range of what you read allows creativity, innovation, vision to happen. The broader your

Ia Mag Feb 22, 2024

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Initiating change: confronting fear, embracing innovation. Mind of Jacka: If You Could Change One Thing Auditors can begin proactively initiating change, but it all starts with one question.

Ia Mag Jan 21, 2025

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Incorporating lessons learned in audit plans. On the Frontlines: The Past Informs the Future Internal auditors can incorporate lessons learned into annual audit planning. Internal auditors can

Ia Mag May 19, 2025

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The CIA: A challenging, rewarding path. Building a Better Auditor: A Journey of Determination After failing his first try, Abdullah Al Mahmun was determined to earn his CIA. An auditor in Qatar

Ia Mag Jun 17, 2025

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Make reluctant managers aware of risks. Building a Better Auditor: Spread Auditing Awareness Ensure management has a clear understanding of risk and internal audit’s purpose. Ensuring management

Ia Mag Aug 06, 2024

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SMART corrective action plans get done. On the Frontlines: Are Your Corrective Action Plans SMART? Following a SMART model for corrective action plans ensures they aren't ignored. Ensuring

Ia Mag Oct 16, 2017

Ia Mag Feb 06, 2023

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Sometimes test results aren't what they seem. Building a Better Auditor: Questioning Test Results When it comes to testing, internal auditors not thinking critically might miss certain red

Ia Mag Mar 15, 2023

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The Pulse shows budgets and travel rebounding. On the Frontlines: Internal Auditing is Back The 2023 North American Pulse report shows the profession broadening its consideration of risks. The

Ia Mag May 17, 2023

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Tips on using ChatGPT for Internal Audit. On the Frontlines: AI in 'IA' Alex Rusate and ChatGPT explain the many ways AI and internal audit can team up. There are multiple ways internal auditors

Ia Mag Jun 21, 2023

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Tips on being a hero with the board. On the Frontlines: Labyrinth Threads in Board Dynamics To avoid unnecessary tragedy, it's best to learn how to engage with the board. While board directors

Ia Mag Aug 01, 2023

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Why have an internal audit strategic plan? Building a Better Auditor: Why Internal Audit Needs a Strategic Plan Without a strategic plan, internal audit risks becoming irrelevant. Noora Al Marri

Ia Mag Aug 09, 2023

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The shift from external to internal auditing. On the Frontlines: The Audit Implosion Internal audit's move from “poor cousin” of external audit to the forefront of governance. The audit

Ia Mag Aug 14, 2023

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Developing an audit specialty can bring rewards. Building a Better Auditor: Audit Generalist vs. Specialist Specialist or generalist? Which is the best career path for an internal auditor?

Ia Mag Oct 18, 2023

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Jacka offers pro tips on presentations. Mind of Jacka: Wake Me When It’s Over Turn your presentations into 'story,' keep them short, and care about what you share. We can get better at meetings

Ia Mag Dec 11, 2023

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Phillip Hurd thrives creating via 3D printing. IAm Phillip W. Hurd Phillip Hurd uses 3D printing to create tech wonders like solar devices and drones. Phillip Hurd is a "maker" who enjoys

Ia Mag Dec 13, 2023

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Combining these functions is not necessarily easy. On the Frontlines: Should Compliance Report to Internal Audit? There's a lot at stake when considering merging the internal audit and

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