• Fraud Findings by Art Stewart
    Dipping Into Retirement Funds

    Lessons to be learned from a fraud case involving the former CEO of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • ITAudit by Al Holzinger
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    Reports Paint Mixed Picture of the State of Business Information Security

    A Verizon report suggests cybercrime worsened last year, but a Ponemon Institute study of compromised data finds the average cost of each incident declined substantially.

  • Blog  by Richard Chambers
    A Strong Ethical Compass: An Essential Trait for Internal Auditors

    When facing an ethical dilemma, it may be tempting for internal auditors to do what's easier rather than what's right. But when we take the easier path, we not only sacrifice our own professionalism, but we chip away at the reputation of our profession as well.

  • Slideshow  
    American Hall of Distinguished
    Audit Practitioners

    The IIA's North American Board recently announced the names of the nine inaugural inductees who exemplify high ethical conduct, integrity, moral character, service, and leadership.

  • Fraud Findings  by Art Stewart
    University Officials Accused of Fleecing Funds

    A university and one of its vice presidents have been accused of conspiring to illegally divert federal funds by fraudulently billing expenses under grant programs or cooperative agreements.

  • Blog by Mike Jacka
    Moneyball Part Finis — A Recap

    Jacka encourages auditors to make changes now — rather than debating pros and cons or philosophizing — before the audit shop continues to go down the road to oblivion.

  • Feature by Russell Jackson
    Regulations: New and Old

    Keeping tabs on both long-standing and recently enacted laws is becoming increasingly important in today's complex regulatory environment. 

  • Ask the Experts by Dennis McGuffie
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    Finding the Right Balance

    A CAE recasts his audit plan to focus on operational activities, only to find the audit committee is more concerned with addressing new regulatory requirements.

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