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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 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

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​Speaking truth to power can be challenging. On the Frontlines: Navigating Awkward Audit Findings in the Public Sector ​An experienced public sector auditor advises on how to handle pushback on

Ia Mag Jun 24, 2022

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​People love to change things, even if inconsequential. Mind of Jacka: Can You Get Rid of the Blue Duck? ​Is it ethical for internal auditors to try to influence what changes audit clients

Ia Mag Jun 30, 2022

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No, we don't work for the IRS. Mind of Jacka: Public Perceptions Mind of Jacka: Public Perceptions Businesspeople have trouble understanding what we do. But what does it mean that the public at

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​Why internal auditing needs creatives. Mind of Jacka: Organization Is Not the Only Thing ​Mike Jacka explains why the profession needs creative types as well as highly organized ones. What is

Ia Mag Aug 04, 2022

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Put aside that lizard brain that hates change. Mind of Jacka: It's the End of the World as We Know It ​Humans don't handle change well, but internal auditors have the skills to adapt. Change:

Ia Mag Aug 03, 2022

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A former accountant, happy to be in internal audit. On the Frontlines: My Journey from Accounting to Internal Audit ​A internal audit leader explains what she gained by moving from accounting to

Ia Mag Aug 09, 2022

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Even experienced auditors can learn from mentors. Building a Better Auditor: The Value of Mentorship ​An internal auditor learns about being a mentor by first becoming a mentee. The rewarding

Ia Mag Dec 07, 2022

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Short observation doesn't render the full picture. Mind of Jacka: Everything There Is to Know ​Whether traveling or auditing, what we observe as 'tourists' has its limitations. How long

Ia Mag Dec 22, 2022

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Auditors take on Santa and the elves. Mind of Jacka: An Audit of the North Pole What happens when auditors pay a visit to Santa Enterprises? Auditors take on Santa and the elves. Mike Jacka, CIA,

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