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1-100 out of 100 article(s)
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Author |
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Date |
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| Why and how to conduct a tax practice inspection. |
Sellner, Mark A. |
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Jun 1, 2009 |
1997 |
| The wallet. |
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May 1, 2009 |
758 |
| Better internal audit leads to better controls; Is your internal audit activity doing what you and your board of directors want? If not, what steps are you taking to change it? |
Hirth, Robert B., Jr |
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Nov 1, 2008 |
1682 |
| Executives in the dark about company health: CICA releases small-company control guidance auditors need improved technology skills Russia struggles to raise business standards merchants aren't securing online payments. |
Clemmons D. |
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Jun 1, 2007 |
374 |
| Fraud in the audit department: a CAE looks to restore his team's credibility after a member of the staff is caught embezzling company funds. |
Van Wijk, Eelco R.; Holmes, Timothy R. |
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Apr 1, 2007 |
1505 |
| Tea Ladies: a major corporate risk. |
Summerell, Mike |
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Apr 1, 2007 |
512 |
| Staying on budget: time estimates for individual projects provide a foundation for the annual audit plan. |
Hubbard, Larry D. |
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Apr 1, 2007 |
1367 |
| The fraud disconnect: a shared understanding of where fraud-related responsibilities lie can help internal auditing and management avoid costly short circuits. |
Baker, Neil |
Cover story |
Apr 1, 2007 |
2870 |
| Auditing player reward programs: casino incentive clubs pay out big for frequent customers, but fraud and the lack of controls are turning them into a huge liability for the gaming industry. |
Mills, John R. |
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Apr 1, 2007 |
3361 |
| Drawing a map of the business: universal Modeling Language diagrams can help internal auditors visualize their organization's business processes. |
Andrews, Christine P. |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
1778 |
| The auditor as internal consultant: consulting skills can boost the internal auditor's influence in the organization. |
White, Scott D. |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
2901 |
| Destination ahead: establishing an effective risk management regime can be a long and twisting journey, but internal auditors can guide the way. |
Psica, Alexandra |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
1391 |
| Continuous improvement: recommendations from an independent review prompt a CAE to pursue ongoing quality assessments. |
Van Wijk, Eelco R.; Holmes, Timothy R. |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
1382 |
| A solid reporting line. |
Balkaran, Lal |
Column |
Feb 1, 2007 |
486 |
| Reaching a higher level: a series of self-assessment questions may help auditors enhance the credibility and stature of their department. |
Glascock, Kenneth |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
1407 |
| An overlooked risk: audits of self-funded health-care plans can apprise management not only of potential fraud, but also of compliance issues requiring remediation. |
Applegate, Dennis |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
1503 |
| Guide discusses Application Risks and Controls. |
Filipek, R. |
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Dec 1, 2006 |
279 |
| Keeping the company clean: internal auditors who conduct ethics audits can help prevent inappropriate activities from being swept under the rug and ensure the organization's reputation remains spotless. |
Jackson, Russell |
Survey |
Dec 1, 2006 |
2761 |
| Proceed with caution. |
Millage, Anne |
Editorial |
Oct 1, 2006 |
373 |
| Unearth the power of knowledge: internal auditing can nurture best practices within the organization by becoming the resource center for risk and control information. |
Anderson, Richard J.; Leandri, Susan J. |
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Oct 1, 2006 |
2940 |
| International audit trends in the public sector: a comparison of internal audit functions in the governments of six OECD countries finds similarities in legal requirements, organizational structure, and future challenges. |
Sterck, Miekatrien; Bouckaert, Geert |
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Aug 1, 2006 |
2466 |
| Diagnosis for rising health costs: auditors can ease worries about benefit plans by paying close attention to the risks associated with them. |
Stohl, Richard M. |
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Aug 1, 2006 |
1479 |
| A risky promotion: an expanded role for the CAE threatens to compromise internal auditing's independence. |
Van Wijk, Eelco R.; Holmes, Timothy R. |
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Aug 1, 2006 |
1313 |
| The need for STP. |
Drebot, Mark A. |
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Aug 1, 2006 |
479 |
| Building improvement. |
Millage, Anne |
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Apr 1, 2006 |
482 |
| Write it right the first time: a series of best practices can help guide auditors toward more effective audit reporting. |
Feierman, Joanne |
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Feb 1, 2006 |
1769 |
| A risk-oriented approach: auditors at a Swiss textile firm demonstrate the value of focusing on risk management. |
Beumer, Hans |
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Feb 1, 2006 |
2925 |
| Understanding internal control. |
Gauthier, Stephen J. |
Cover Story |
Feb 1, 2006 |
3515 |
| Overcoming the obstacles to an effective internal control function. |
McKay, Glen |
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Feb 1, 2006 |
3015 |
| Survey benchmarks internal audit direction. |
Whitley, J. |
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Feb 1, 2006 |
456 |
| Get spreadsheets under control: without careful scrutiny, spreadsheets can contribute to financial reporting misstatements. |
Martin, Alyssa G. |
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Dec 1, 2005 |
1816 |
| Winning over the CIO: auditors prove their worth to a chief officer, and a spreadsheet application facilitates competency self-assessment. |
Jacka, J. Mike |
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Dec 1, 2005 |
1403 |
| Management accounting--risk and control strategy: candidates must take more than the traditional accounting view of risk, control and internal audit. The examiner for paper P3 uses a case study to explain why. |
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Nov 1, 2005 |
1542 |
| Internal auditing's role in corporate governance. |
Whitley, J. |
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Oct 1, 2005 |
260 |
| On the lighter side: auditors of the night. |
Jacka, J. Michael |
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Oct 1, 2005 |
1335 |
| Keeping our promise: the IIA's new chairman of the board, Thomas Warga, CIA, says the profession's success is dependent upon how well internal auditors uphold their pledge of competency and professionalism and the extent to which they do the right thing. |
Warga, Thomas |
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Aug 1, 2005 |
2714 |
| Corporate governance: point of view. |
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Jun 22, 2005 |
3154 |
| Another voice on controls. |
Marks, Norman |
Column |
Jun 1, 2005 |
471 |
| Choose the right tools for internal control reporting: internal control software for changing business conditions. |
Winters, Bruce I. |
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Mar 1, 2005 |
635 |
| Trust services: a better way to evaluate I.T. controls: fulfilling the requirements of section 404. |
Coe, Martin J. |
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Mar 1, 2005 |
3436 |
| The job of the audit committee: getting directors on the same page; FEI's former CEO, who chairs two audit committees, outlines a framework for determining the panel's responsibilities and carrying them out. |
Livingston, Philip |
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Mar 1, 2005 |
1069 |
| Jump-start success: how to set up a world-class internal audit function. |
Caplain, Bruce |
Cover Story |
Feb 1, 2005 |
3391 |
| The fight against fraud: armed with a host of strategies and tools, organizations are waging war against the scourge of corporate fraud. Internal auditors, while integral to this effort, are often part of a larger plan of attack. |
Salierno, David |
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Feb 1, 2005 |
3282 |
| ERM: a status report; A study funded by The IIA Research Foundation reveals how far organizations have come in developing enterprise risk management and internal auditing's role in the process. |
Beasley, Mark S.; Clune, Richard; Hermanson, Dana R. |
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Feb 1, 2005 |
3428 |
| Military equipment valuation to achieve a clean audit: who cares? |
Sylvester, Richard K. |
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Nov 1, 2004 |
3159 |
| Section 404 compliance in the annual report: assessing control deficiencies now is a documented process required of management. |
Ramos, Michael |
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Oct 1, 2004 |
3079 |
| US firms rope CIMA professionals into SOX audits. |
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Brief Article |
Oct 1, 2004 |
251 |
| Internal audit's new role: put together a top-notch department. |
Harrington, Cynthia |
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Sep 1, 2004 |
3674 |
| Help companies assess their internal audit needs. |
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Jun 1, 2004 |
626 |
| Tips for the Sarbanes-Oxley learning curve: the act has brought more complexity to firm management; here's some broad-based help. |
McCarthy, Ed |
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Jun 1, 2004 |
3805 |
| Evaluate the control environment: documentation is only a start; now it's all about asking questions. |
Ramos, Michael |
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May 1, 2004 |
2282 |
| Fraud risk assessments: audits focused on identifying fraud-related exposures can serve as the cornerstone of an effective antifraud program. |
Frank, Jonny |
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Apr 1, 2004 |
3114 |
| Choose the right tools for internal control reporting: pick internal control software for changing business conditions. |
Winters, Bruce I. |
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Feb 1, 2004 |
3785 |
| High stakes. |
Hodges, Joanne L. |
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Dec 1, 2003 |
435 |
| Understanding internal controls: auditors who can accurately interpret COSO's internal control framework offer great value to management. |
Hubbard, Larry D. |
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Oct 1, 2003 |
1155 |
| Savvy solutions for small audit shops: armed with effective strategies, small departments can overcome the limitations of size and deliver world-class internal audit services. |
Salierno, David |
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Oct 1, 2003 |
3415 |
| Staffing today's internal audit function: audit executives need a realistic strategy for obtaining top talent to handle growing demands. |
McDonald, Paul |
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Oct 1, 2003 |
2816 |
| A fresh look at cosourcing: recent research reveals that cosourcing continues to be a viable option in meeting internal auditing's needs for specialized knowledge and services. |
Serafini, Richard; Sumners, Glenn E.; Apostolou, Barbara; Lafleur, Lydia |
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Oct 1, 2003 |
2131 |
| Making the right assessment: an inexperienced audit manager is faced with resolving a dispute between his senior auditor and a key customer. |
Marks, Norman |
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Oct 1, 2003 |
1495 |
| New role for internal audit. |
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Brief Article |
Oct 1, 2003 |
159 |
| Corner stones: internal audit looks for its rightful place in Canada's new corporate governance model. |
Colman, Robert |
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Oct 1, 2003 |
2135 |
| Internal audit: active ingredient in reform mix. (Audit). |
Vallario, Cynthia Waller |
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Jun 1, 2003 |
1625 |
| Intention is key: auditors need to be resourceful and innovative in their investigation of transactions with related parties. (Back to Basics). |
Urbancic, Frank R. |
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Feb 1, 2003 |
1313 |
| Built to last: developing an internal audit shop from scratch can be a daunting task. However, paying attention to the foundation can keep your new department from crumbling in the future. |
Tarr, Richard |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
3015 |
| Internal reflection: management's self-assessment of its performance can be an effective and powerful way to enhance an organization's control processes. |
Adamec, Bruce A.; Rexroad, W. Max; Leinicke, Linda M.; Ostrosky, Joyce A. |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
3388 |
| Ripping apart the evidence: corporate travelers pump up gas receipts, and a routine compliance audit yields unexpected results. (Roundtable). |
Chapter, Phoenix |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
1028 |
| The reporting challenge: A study of the internal audit department's efforts to prevent fraudulent financial reporting revealed the need for a sound strategy to address reporting risks. (Fraud Findings). |
Thompson, Courtenay |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
1610 |
| Canadian auditors face greater scrutiny. (Update). |
Brune, C. |
Brief Article |
Oct 1, 2002 |
258 |
| Taking stock of auditor independence. |
Daroca, Andrea; Daroca, Frank P. |
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Oct 1, 2002 |
2929 |
| Building controls into capital construction: construction projects offer fertile ground for internal auditors to provide increased service while meeting the new professional requirements of risk mitigation and control assurance. |
Applegate, Dennis; Matthews, Curtis |
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Jun 1, 2002 |
3067 |
| Exercising caution: an enthusiastic new auditor uncovered violations outside the scope of his first audit. Should they be included in the final report? (Ask the Experts). |
Marks, Norman |
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Jun 1, 2002 |
1436 |
| Responsibilities defined: do you know who's accountable for fraud detection in your company? (Fraud Findings). |
Thompson, Courtenay |
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Jun 1, 2002 |
1800 |
| Several firms appoint new auditors. (Update). |
Swauger, J. |
Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2002 |
413 |
| Categorizing risk: Risk categories help users identify, understand, and monitor their organizations' potential risks. (Risk Watch). |
Roth, James; Espersen, Donald |
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Apr 1, 2002 |
1549 |
| Keep it simple. (In My Opinion). |
Kramer, Joel F. |
Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2002 |
490 |
| Changing the Risk Paradigm for Internal Audit. (Business Briefs). |
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Illustration |
Mar 1, 2002 |
149 |
| Consultant charting course: Working together, internal auditors and their clients can navigate any obstacle to reach common business objectives. |
Richards, Dave |
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Dec 1, 2001 |
2009 |
| The new age of internal auditing. |
Marks, Norman |
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Dec 1, 2001 |
2454 |
| Preparing for the worst: Before any disaster recovery plan can be written and its implementation started, the internal auditor needs to define his or her role in the process. |
Barrier, Michael |
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Dec 1, 2001 |
2782 |
| AROUND THE GLOBE JAPAN. |
TSUCHIYA, KAZUYOSHI |
Brief Article |
Aug 1, 2001 |
557 |
| THE GLOBAL RISK INSIGHT SERIES. |
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Brief Article |
Aug 1, 2001 |
582 |
| Computer Forensics Gear. |
BIGLER, MARK |
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Aug 1, 2001 |
2861 |
| A Framework for Managing Operational Risk. |
AERTS, LUC |
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Aug 1, 2001 |
2342 |
| Creating Value Through Human Capital Management. |
MACDONALD, BILL; COLOMBO, LAWRENA |
Company Profile |
Aug 1, 2001 |
2124 |
| The Value of Adversity. |
Black, Jonathan |
Brief Article |
Aug 1, 2001 |
504 |
| Risk as a Tripod. |
LEMANT, OLIVIER |
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Jun 1, 2001 |
1892 |
| Controlling Joint Venture Risk. |
APPLEGATE, DENNIS B. |
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Jun 1, 2001 |
3043 |
| Understanding E-commerce Risk. |
MCNAMEE, DAVID; CHAN, SALLY |
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Apr 1, 2001 |
1477 |
| Friend or Foe? |
Crowe, Donna L. |
Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2001 |
451 |
| Locked-In to Supplier Dominance: On the Dangers of Asset Specificity for the Outsourcing Decision. |
Lonsdale, Chris |
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Mar 22, 2001 |
5069 |
| What's a Good Audit Finding? |
Hubbard, Larry D. |
Brief Article |
Feb 1, 2001 |
435 |
| IMPROVING INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS. |
ORSINI, BASIL |
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Dec 1, 2000 |
2603 |
| CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: THE NEW FRONTIER. |
STEINBERG, RICHARD M.; POJUNIS, DEBORAH |
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Dec 1, 2000 |
2608 |
| Reinforcing Internal Audit Value. |
Burns, Stephen |
Brief Article |
Oct 1, 2000 |
465 |
| Management Fails Fraud Test. |
FIGG, J. |
Brief Article |
Aug 1, 2000 |
432 |
| LEADING THE WAY. |
WAGNER, JACQUELINE K. |
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Aug 1, 2000 |
3861 |
| Evaluating your internal auditor. |
WAGNER, JACQUELINE K. |
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Jun 22, 2000 |
1605 |
| Ensuring Audit Relevance. |
LEITHHEAD, BARRY S. |
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Apr 1, 2000 |
1303 |
| How much is enough? |
MARKS, NORMAN |
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Feb 1, 2000 |
4612 |
| THE POWER of CSA. |
Figg, Jonathan |
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Aug 1, 1999 |
3645 |
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