Tag: internal audit
A perfect storm of governance failings
The need for well-resourced independent assurance, backed by a strong audit reform and corporate governance bill, is stronger than ever.
Industry body opens consultation on internal audit code of practice
Code addresses need for ‘robust, competent and appropriately resourced internal audit’, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Boards tasked to ‘focus on decarbonising supply chain’
In advance of COP28, IIA report says comprehensive due diligence will help business avoid sabotaging net zero target.
Boards urged to retain ‘beneficial’ reporting elements
Although the government cancelled the requirement, resilience disclosures ‘cannot be wasted effort’, says senior auditco chair.
How to prepare for conducting an internal investigation
Here are some key questions for board directors to consider in advance of embarking on an internal investigation.
‘Fast-moving threats’ will soon challenge boards, warns CIIA
Resilience will be required to face a ‘poly-crisis’ of immediate and simultaneous risk issues, internal auditors believe.
How to operate during economic uncertainty
Leveraging internal audit can help boards not only to identify and assess risks but to highlight opportunities in volatile times.
Government reveals resilience disclosure rules
The detail of the new regulations has been fleshed out—and could catch many more companies than expected.
Resilience reports will involve ‘difficult decisions’
New government requirements mean boards will need to disclose planned responses to risks—leading to tough choices, a recent briefing heard.
‘Collaboration’ is key to preparing for geopolitical crises
Geopolitical risk is here to stay, but businesses may not be ready for the next major incident, says report from IIA and Airmic.