For many health systems, internal audit has historically functioned as a rearview mirror, focused on compliance, controls and retrospective assurance. At Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health, that ...

Academic research in internal audit provides best practices and pertinent information for external and internal auditors. Below, we summarize recent internal audit research from leading academic ...

Business risk is the exposure of an organization to factor(s) that threaten its ability to meet its objectives. Business leaders face a range of complex, interconnected and fast-evolving risks. New ...

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 ...

The internal audit organization of every company is moving beyond their traditional role. Often construed as an in-house “police,†internal auditors are increasingly becoming involved in various ...

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 ...

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 ...

Quantum leap is also possible in the audit industry, according to an industry expert speaking at a webinar recently hosted by the Institute of Internal Auditors Doha Chapter. “Quantum leap occurs when ...