Ia Mag Oct 01, 2021
Mind of Jacka: Hidden Goals
Recently I've been reading Shunryu Suzuki's Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. I understand it to be a cornerstone for understanding the practice of Zen Hidden Goals Recently I've been reading
Ia Mag Feb 08, 2024
Mind of Jacka: Quit Reading This Blog
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
Mind of Jacka: If You Could Change One Thing
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 Apr 11, 2024
Mind of Jacka: What the Client Wants
Auditors should focus on the clients needs. Mind of Jacka: What the Client Wants Understanding clients needs, will allows auditors to offer better assistance. Few internal auditors really know
Ia Mag Apr 18, 2024
Mind of Jacka: Where Is Internal Audit Going?
Contemplating the future of internal audit. Mind of Jacka: Where Is Internal Audit Going? Pondering the evolving landscape of internal audit: musings on uncertainty and the need for change.
Ia Mag May 16, 2024
Mind of Jacka: We Have a Lane?
Don't constrain internal audit. Mind of Jacka: We Have a Lane? Internal auditors should challenge their limitations and expand their roles. The minute we limit ourselves is the minute we give
Ia Mag Jun 13, 2024
Mind of Jacka: The Grand Ms. Pacman Tourney
Lessons on trust and time management. Mind of Jacka: The Grand Ms. Pacman Tourney Not all requirements are that important. Not all requirements are that important. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU
Ia Mag Jun 27, 2024
Mind of Jacka: You Can’t Just Fill a Vacancy
Internal audit hiring requires a defined strategy. Mind of Jacka: You Can’t Just Fill a Vacancy An open position should never be filled by a warm body. An open position should never be filled by
Ia Mag Aug 08, 2024
Mind of Jacka: Joint Accountability
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 22, 2024
Mind of Jacka: The Room Where It Happens
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 06, 2024
Mind of Jacka: Too Much/Too Little Information
Auditors are not always the experts. Mind of Jacka: Too Much/Too Little Information More data is not more information. More data is not more information. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU
Ia Mag Sep 26, 2024
Mind of Jacka: Just a Job
Discovering what you love. Mind of Jacka: Just a Job If you can’t be in the job you love, love the job you have. If you can’t be in the job you love, love the job you have. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA,
Ia Mag
Mind of Jacka: Look At Us!
Audit reports must prioritize information over auditors. Mind of Jacka: Look At Us! You are not the focus of your reports. You are not the focus of your reports. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU
Ia Mag Jul 25, 2024
Mind of Jacka: A Client by Any Other Name
Reflecting on internal audits choice of words. Mind of Jacka: A Client by Any Other Name Choosing the best term for modern auditing when "auditees" feels outdated and "clients"
Ia Mag Jun 13, 2024
Mind of Jacka: O Grande Torneio de Ms. Pacman
Nem todos os requisitos são tão importantes. Mind of Jacka: O Grande Torneio de Ms. Pacman Nem todos os requisitos são tão importantes. Nem todos os requisitos são tão
Ia Mag May 30, 2024
Mind of Jacka: Sem Coragem, O Que Somos Nós?
Aproveitando a integridade e a coragem na auditoria interna. Mind of Jacka: Sem Coragem, O Que Somos Nós? Explore a essência da integridade e da coragem no papel vital e nos desafios da
Ia Mag Apr 10, 2025
Mind of Jacka: 900 Posts: Now What?
900 reflections, connections, and a fond farewell. Mind of Jacka: 900 Posts: Now What? An auditor looks at 900 or is this the end of our intrepid hero? An auditor looks at 900 or is this the end
Ia Mag Mar 14, 2025
Mind of Jacka: Take the Hit
Empathy in auditing: Knowing when to listen. Mind of Jacka: Take the Hit The right actions in the right moment. The right actions in the right moment. Mike Jacka, CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU
Ia Mag Jul 24, 2025
Mind of Jacka: What Lies Beneath the Pulse
Audit reporting lines reveal persistent structural weaknesses. Mind of Jacka: What Lies Beneath the Pulse Internal audit’s effectiveness is hindered by weak reporting lines and inconsistent
Ia Mag May 02, 2024
Mind of Jacka: It's Time to Start a Movement
We progress together or remain stagnant. Mind of Jacka: It's Time to Start a Movement Internal auditors can break free from second-class mindset and ignite a professional movement. Our