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Why an IRS audit doesn't have to be scary. D'Orazio, Gina Jun 5, 2009 817
Adding a traceability review to the external audit. Pape, William R.; Sadler, Robert Sep 1, 2008 1519
Better evidence gathering: adopting best practices can improve audit confirmation response rates. McConnell, Donald K., Jr.; Schweiger, Charles H. Apr 1, 2008 2364
Philosophizing without a hammer--some practical suggestions for Audit Committees to adopt today. Bielaska, Mary G. Personal account Jul 9, 2007 1838
Flexing your super financial sleuth power: here's how to pump up the detective power of Benford's law. Jones, Tim Jun 1, 2007 1843
Security in management's terms: by translating audit findings about technology weaknesses into actions CEOs can take, auditors can make IT governance a top business priority. Bassett, Jackie Jun 1, 2007 1394
Auditing an organization's RIM program: a RIM program audit is a valid checkup that every organization needs to ensure that is operating at its unique, optimal health level. Anderson, Janice Report Mar 1, 2007 2671
Strategies for merging recordkeeping systems: the critical role that records play in business operations demands that acquired records be thoroughly assessed and their integrity assured before their conversion and deployment to a new system. Pearce, Jason; Resnik, Bernadette Report Mar 1, 2007 2620
For cause GCP audits triggered by CIs outside specialty area, rapid or late enrollment. Pickett, Joseph Editorial Mar 1, 2007 319
On the road to good governance: internal auditors need to make sure they're moving in the right direction when reviewing corporate practices and behaviors. McCollum, Tim Cover story Oct 1, 2006 3778
Collecting performance data: a CAE seeks a new benchmarking strategy to gauge his audit shop's effectiveness. Van Wijk, Eelco R.; Holmes, Timothy R. Oct 1, 2006 1320
Four new roles for your audit committee. Heffes, Ellen M. Sep 1, 2006 379
Businesses look to continuous auditing, monitoring. Green, Meg Statistical table Aug 1, 2006 411
Ruing Andersen's demise and the loss of audit competition. Cunningham, Colleen Jul 1, 2005 651
Improper revenue recognition: to help clients avoid SEC violations, internal auditors need to understand the revenue management practices that can lead to material misstatements. Stallworth, H. Lynn; Digregorio, Dean Jun 1, 2004 2429
CFOs and the audit committee: partners for progress; A healthy dialogue between these two functions should create healthier organizations. The challenge now is to keep that dialogue going. The new Audit Committee Toolkit may be the answer. Morrow, John F. Jun 1, 2004 1078
Playing peekaboo! Brief Article May 1, 2004 274
'Audit-Ready' for servicing audits. Batte, Mary Bruce Apr 1, 2004 1228
Financial statement assertions: auditors can use a framework built around five types of assertions to help assure financial statements are fairly presented. Clikeman, Paul M. Apr 1, 2004 1376
Stepping into continuous audit: a health-care audit shop shares its strategy for making real-time auditing a success. Nelson, Lee Apr 1, 2004 1935
Hidden health benefit costs: the administration of health benefit plans is a high-risk area that demands the auditor's attention. Stohl, Richard M. Apr 1, 2004 1186
Right controls, wrong culture: passed over for a promotion, one employee decides to make a profit on the side and a new auditor learns the value of having someone look over your shoulder. Apr 1, 2004 1729
Should audits be graded? Brief Article Apr 1, 2004 222
Under scrutiny: are pension plans being audited properly? Miller, Alex Cover Story Mar 1, 2004 2612
Audit committee guidance developed. Whitley, J. Feb 1, 2004 330
Opening and closing meetings: an audit's success often hinges on the first and last contact with the client. Hubbard, Larry D. Feb 1, 2004 1907
Balancing relationships: achieving symmetry among the internal audit function, board, and management is more important than ever. Joscelyne, J. Graham Feb 1, 2004 1331
World-class audit and control practices: John Hancock's detailed processes are proving effective in meeting the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley. Robitaille, Donald B. Feb 1, 2004 3338
Making new connections: compensation committees present a unique set of risks for internal auditors to consider. Roth, James; Espersen, Donald Feb 1, 2004 1126
Decisions, decisions: is value added by auditing a closing site? One internal auditor has to make that decision on the fly. Feb 1, 2004 1495
New approaches to fraud deterrence: it's time to take a new look at the auditing process. Wells, Joseph T. Feb 1, 2004 2385
IIA and GAO work to clarify standards differences. Advertisement Feb 1, 2004 397
A primer for brainstorming fraud risks: there are good and bad ways to conduct brainstorming sessions. Jenkins, J. Gregory Cover Story Dec 1, 2003 4840
Audit committees that work: a properly constituted audit committee is an important tool for ensuring the independence of the external auditor and thus the reliability of the financial statement audit. Hall, Kathleen A. Aug 1, 2003 1047
Guidance on auditing fair value measurements, disclosures issued. (accounting & auditing news). Brief Article Jan 1, 2003 72
New realities of alliance partnering. . Kuglin, Fred A. Cover Story Dec 1, 2002 2887
Ten steps to a top-notch interview: it's more than just the questions you ask. Wells, Joseph T. Nov 1, 2002 1753
Unleashing the potential of internal audit: as executives and directors rethink their corporate governance procedures, the authors offer a four-step approach to strengthening corporate assurance. (Audit). Anderson, Dick Oct 1, 2002 1365
Control cash-register thievery: show your clients the importance of looking above the bottom line. Wells, Joseph T. Jun 1, 2002 2130
Secret shopping: buying into member value. (Service). Schreiber, David Brief Article Feb 1, 2002 639
BUSINESS CONSULTANTS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE. Brief Article Aug 1, 2001 123
Audit Sampling. COLBERT, JANET L. Feb 1, 2001 1731
IFAC Releases Bank-Audit Draft. SALIERNO, D. Brief Article Dec 1, 2000 280
An Approach That Works. MURRAY, LEONARD P. Dec 1, 2000 3453
Auditing Manufacturing Costs. KILPATRICK, TERESA Jun 1, 2000 1623
WHAT EVERY AUDITOR NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT e-commerce. ATTAWAY SR., MORRIS C. Jun 1, 2000 2655
Embracing Risk-Based Auditing in Local Government. Rivenbark, William C. Jun 1, 2000 2771
Private Parts. Dzinkowski, Ramona Feb 1, 2000 1108
10 Strategies for More Effective Construction Audits. LEDMAN, MARK CONRAD Feb 1, 2000 2792
Whose Mercedes is That? THOMPSON, COURTENAY Feb 1, 2000 1487
Covering All the Bases. JACKA, J. MIKE; KEYS JR., E. THEODORE Brief Article Feb 1, 2000 950
USING ABC TO ALLOCATE AUDIT COSTS. HASKIN, DANIEL L. Dec 1, 1999 1559
Ready or Not... THOMPSON, COURTENAY Interview Dec 1, 1999 1430
Risk Management Boosts Shareholder Wealth. FIGG, J. Brief Article Dec 1, 1999 254
"Continuous Auditing" Undergoes Study. FIGG, J. Brief Article Dec 1, 1999 278
audio auditing. POTLA, LARRY Dec 1, 1999 1721
PROCESS MAPPING. KELLER, PAULETTE J.; JACKA, J. MIKE Dec 1, 1999 2205
POWER TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PEOPLE. Jonas, Gregory J. Nov 1, 1999 1960
Member criteria for audit committees. Mar 22, 1999 1514
Auditor's responsibilities for detection of fraud. Munter, Paul; Ratcliffe, Thomas A. Sep 1, 1998 2152
When judgment counts. Wright, Arnold M. Nov 1, 1997 1485
Personnel audit. Higgins, H. Ngo Jul 1, 1997 2162
Analytical auditing procedures. Gauntt, James E., Jr.; Glezen, G. William Feb 1, 1997 2765
Auditors' reports. Oct 1, 1996 517
The warning signs of fraudulent financial reporting. Patton, James M. Oct 1, 1996 1453
How to spot fraud. Hall, John J. Oct 1, 1996 2187
The use of analytical procedures. Patterson, George F., Jr. Feb 1, 1996 2377
Data integrity and CAATTs. Coderre, Dave Feb 1, 1996 1677
Understanding program-specific audits. Von Brachel, John Dec 1, 1995 3206
How auditors can detect financial statement misstatement. Friedman, Selma Oct 1, 1995 1610
Derivatives: what's an auditor to do? Herz, Robert H. Jun 1, 1995 2793
Confirming permitted statutory accounting practices of insurance enterprises. McNamee, Dionne Driscoll Nov 1, 1994 1483
Delving deeper to decipher fraud. Luizzo, Anthony J.; Van Nostrand, George Sep 1, 1994 1770
Finding the bad egg: audit sampling risk. Chau, Chak-Tong Aug 1, 1994 2249
Exposing our weaknesses: conducting a top-notch audit to improve facility security. Czerniak, Stan W. Jul 1, 1994 934
Payroll audit checklist. Jun 1, 1994 115
Local area statistics: a practice development tool. Chase, Michael D. Jun 1, 1994 1040
The role of confirmations as audit evidence. Caster, Paul Feb 1, 1992 2042
Effective interviewing skills for auditors. Craig, Thomas R. Jul 1, 1991 1389
The audit strategy: analytical procedures as substantive tests. Wilson, Arlette C.; Colbert, Janet L. May 1, 1991 2265
The life of audit sampling techniques to test inventory. Windsor, Sean Jan 1, 1991 993
SAS no. 55 - help has arrived. Blanco-Best, Mimi Sep 1, 1990 1427

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