The great majority of chief audit executives acknowledge that the internal audit function at their organization needs to be improved, according to a new survey. The survey, by Ernst & Young, polled ...

An internal audit helps a company ensure it has the proper controls, governance and risk management processes in place, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors. By nature, it's an independent ...

For any business or organisation, there will always be risks that could ultimately tarnish its reputation, dampen stakeholder confidence or in worst case scenario, sink the organization/business. Top ...

Leaders of the most effective internal audit functions demonstrate five key qualities, according to PwC’s 2016 State of the Internal Audit Profession Study. Expectations for internal auditors are high ...

Internal auditing is an independent appraisal function that is performed in a wide variety of companies, institutions, and governments. What distinguishes internal auditors from governmental auditors ...

Earlier this summer I had the pleasure of presenting The IIA Internal Audit Foundation's newly released Vision 2035 project alongside our newly appointed chair of the Global Board of Directors, Terry ...

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In the 15th edition of the Internal Auditing Around the World® series, global consulting firm Protiviti shares a collection of in-depth insights from ...

The Institute of Internal Auditors, USA (IIA) defines internal auditing as "an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations.

Please note: This item is from our archives and was published in 2002. It is provided for historical reference. The content may be out of date and links may no longer function. ust how objective are ...