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Risk management & internal control

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Lines of defence

This article discusses how internal audit can strengthen risk management.

Article Internal audit Foundational

Internal auditors turn focus to organizational culture

The daily headlines are filled with stories of companies that were damaged when culture went awry. This article discusses how internal audit can deliver value by...

Article Internal audit Foundational

Pay attention to nonfinancial measures when performing audits

This article discusses why nonfinancial data can be just as important as dollars and cents when detecting fraud.

Article Audit Intermediate

6 ways to become more resilient to cyber-security threats

Financial institutions are often outdone by cyber-criminals. This article includes tips for how financial institutions can become more resilient.

Article Cybersecurity Foundational

Use a layered cybersecurity approach to protect crown jewels

This article discusses how internal audit can help manage technology risks.

Article Information security & privacy Foundational

How internal audit can help manage 10 top technology risks

This article summarizes top 10 risks, and suggestions for how internal audit can manage them, from a new IIA report.

Article Internal audit Intermediate

Audit Data Standards Library

This page provides access to the audit data standards established by the The AICPA Assurance Services Executive Committee.

Article Data analytics Foundational

Risk Management

​In this video, Ken Witt discusses the critical importance of risk management in today's business environment.

Video Risk identification & assessment Expert

Experts warn of cybersecurity ‘storm’

In this article experts discuss the cybersecurity vulnerabilities they see in the accounting profession.

Article Cyber crime Foundational

Tomorrow’s Risk Leadership: delivering risk resilience and business performance

The Tomorrow’s Risk Leadership toolkit helps boards think more deeply about establishing a dedicated risk leadership role.

Tool Risk management policies & procedures Expert

Tomorrow’s Risk Leadership: delivering risk resilience and business performance

This guide explores the case for the appointment of a senior risk leader to support the board and to manage today’s and tomorrow’s risk agenda.

Report Risk management policies & procedures Expert

Data analytics helps auditors gain deep insight

Technology provides opportunity to test full data sets rather than just samples.

Article Data analytics Foundational