Role of internal auditing in enhancing corporate governance

What is the role of internal auditing in enhancing corporate governance? 

Simply put, it's to identify risks and improvement opportunities

But it's far more complex than 'simply putting' together a couple of questions and asking your senior management team. 

The internal leadership audit is something even the most experienced auditors struggle with at some point.

You need to be able to manage tricky situations, probe when something isn't right, and effectively manage emotional situations.

This isn't easy.

You need confidence, empathy and authority. IIA Cost of auditing to the business

In this article, we've shared five videos which will help you to navigate the tricky subject of auditing corporate governance. They'll provide you with some tips, ideas and inspiration.  

  1. How to audit leadership 
  2. 13 questions every internal auditor wants answering before doing another leadership audit
  3. Identifying corporate risks and opportunities using audits: 5 mistakes to avoid
  4. Suppliers and supply chain auditing for corporate governance best practice 
  5. Inspection readiness: Using inspections to enhance corporate governance 

 

Watch: 

  1. How to audit leadership 

 

 2. 13 questions every internal auditor wants answering before doing another leadership audit

 

3. Identifying corporate risks and opportunities using audits: 5 mistakes to avoid

 4. Suppliers and supply chain auditing for corporate governance best practice 

 5. Inspection readiness: Using inspections to enhance corporate governance 

 Next up: Auditing middle management 

 

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Topics: Internal Auditing

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