2021 was always going to be a different year. But I’d like to narrow it down a bit to the psyche and energy of you as a leader. Normally in this part of the world people would take the summer to step back, reflect and get into the new year with fresh eyes, fresh energy, […]
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Our take on the recent changes to the IIA Standards (free white paper)
Video: What you need to know about the changes in 90 seconds.This month the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) released their latest revisions to their global standards. These standards come into effect from 1 January 2013. Much has been written about these changes, making it difficult to determine what’s really important, if anything. At first […]
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Why internal audit practice always lags and GRC snakeoil salesmen are alive and well I turned 40 recently. And my work is making me feel old. You see I’ve become that guy who says things like “back in the mid-90’s when we were rolling out CSA, we used to produce these great assurance maps…” or […]
Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) – The Great Risk Con
What is GRC? Is it something new that we need to be across? Or is it the latest bit of marketing spin used by software companies to lure new buyers?