March 12, 2018
We are living in transformative times. Technology is accelerating the pace of change to breakneck speeds, demanding that we adapt, adopt, and accept change as a […]
March 5, 2018
In its own words, fast-food giant KFC had “a hell of a week” as it scrambled recently to manage a supply-chain disruption that left most of […]
February 26, 2018
New guidance announced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last week is raising the bar on how publicly traded companies report on their handling of […]
February 19, 2018
“Speaking truth to power.” It is an expression that has been around for decades — often used in a social or political context. But it is […]
February 12, 2018
Misleading or patently false information has long been a risk for organizations. A disparaging comment, even one with little or no foundation in fact, can leave […]
February 5, 2018
I am writing my blog this week from Panama, where delegates from more than 80 countries and territories around the world have gathered to discuss vital […]
January 29, 2018
I’m sure I visibly cringed when I read news accounts of criminal charges being brought against former U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and KPMG […]
January 22, 2018
In my recent book, Trusted Advisors: Key Attributes of Outstanding Internal Auditors, I explored what it takes to ascend to the level of trusted advisor in our […]
January 16, 2018
Let’s be honest. The vast majority of internal audit engagements are positive and constructive. Internal auditors and the clients whose areas of responsibility are being audited […]
January 8, 2018
The seven-year federal prison sentence for former Volkswagen executive Oliver Schmidt has weighed on my mind since it was handed down in December. Schmidt led Volkswagen’s […]