An existent compliance plan not only detects incorrect coding practices, it may also be considered by some federal agencies when determining whether reasonable efforts were taken to avoid and detect ...

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 ...

Internal Audit is an independent, objective, assurance and consulting activity, assisting the university in meeting its objectives and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and ...

The Institute of Internal Auditors' new practice guide for internal auditing shares some good insights, but falls short in a few areas. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has published a new ...

Why is Auditing so Important? The food industry has seen unprecedented technological advancements, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. More importantly, these ...

Companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations use auditing practices to manage compliance with internal controls. For example, an auditor looks for inconsistencies in financial records.

Every company like to believe that its employees and management are above reproach and would never do something to harm the organization. However, it is also a wise business move to have systems in ...

Internal audit functions with highly effective leadership perform better and add greater value to their businesses. The most effective internal audit leaders exhibit these five characteristics. At its ...