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 ...

This paper examines the impact of internal audit (IA) practices on the performance of commercial banks. Six factors were investigated, including the application of international IA standards, the ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Learn about inherent risk, some examples, audit implications, and why it matters in financial statements. Explore the types and impact on audit risk assessment.

New, large-scale regulatory obligations such as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s pending climate disclosure rule will open organizations up to a number of new risks, including regulatory ...

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 ...

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 ...