An internal audit helps a company ensure it has the proper controls, governance and risk management processes in place, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors. By nature, it's an independent ...

Internal Auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish objectives by ...

Internal auditing is an independent appraisal function that is performed in a wide variety of companies, institutions, and governments. What distinguishes internal auditors from governmental auditors ...

One of the great things about writing your own blog is that sometimes you can get going on a subject and just explore it. While I think I might sometimes get carried away when I delve into a topic, I ...

Plant assets and equipment usually represent a large portion of a company's total assets. The cost to maintain and depreciate fixed assets can also be a big line item expense on the income statement.

Yesterday the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) resolved a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action involving Kinross Gold Corporation (Kinross). It was a civil matter and there ...

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 ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting is ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Western Illinois University supports an internal auditing department as an administrative staff function and as an independent appraisal function to examine and evaluate University business or ...

Passing the Certified Internal Auditor exam can open doors to better pay, prestigious job titles, and long-term career growth. But let’s face it—the Certified Internal Auditor exam is tough. The ...