Establishing Audit Program Objectives
by J.P. Russell To most, establishing program or department objectives seems like the normal thing…
Risky Business: Why Auditors Need Liability Insurance
As an auditor you make a living by providing your professional opinion. No matter what…
Let’s Get Back to Basics: The Challenges of Being an Auditor
With more than 25 years of audit experience, director of successful auditing and training business…
A Look at the Evolution of Auditing in North America
Robert T. Ware has been in the auditing profession since 1974—before the term “audit” existed…
Certificate vs. Certification: What’s the Difference, and Why Does It Matter?
by Anjali Weber There are many types of credentials in the marketplace, and sorting through…
Techniques for Gathering Audit Evidence
By Craig Cochran Gathering audit evidence as part of an audit involves a mix of…
Objective Evidence: An Auditor’s Secret Weapon
By Craig Cochran Objective evidence is the proof that the organization did or did…
The Influential Auditor
Influence is an attribute that can be developed once you know the formula. Knowing…
Why We Don’t Ask Why (and Why It Matters… Sometimes)
By Denise Robitaille Recently I had a minor problem with the bathroom sink at…
Successful Audits Start with Well-Planned Opening Meetings
by Craig Cochran Have you ever felt anxious about something that was about to happen?…