New Auditor Training: Frequently Asked Questions
by Denise Robitaille Whenever I conduct an in-house internal auditor training, I incorporate several practicums…
Auditing a Subsystem: Auditing Deliverables
by Russell T. Westcott There exists a common tendency to combine certain terms as if…
Onsite or Offsite? Remote Auditing Is Beneficial
by Andy Hofmann There is little doubt that management system audits have changed since the…
Future Auditors: Where to From Here?
by Peter Holtmann I recently attended a national registrar event in the United States at…
Audit Attitudes Are Contagious
by Larry Whittington Internal audits are often viewed as negative events that disrupt work. Employees…
Audit Stories
by Denise Robitaille I’ve discovered over the last few years that well-written history is as…
The Big Picture: Audit Effectiveness
by Andy Hofmann The other day a client asked me, “What are you looking for…
Auditor Knowledge
by Peter Holtmann Auditor knowledge is fundamental. Auditors use knowledge of industry, process, standards, and…
Evolving Management Systems Integration
by Dennis Arter Management systems are evolving as part of a larger trend toward risk…
21st Century Auditing, Part 1: Risk-Based Audits
by Lance Coleman Risk elimination. Risk management. Risk mitigation. This is the language of upper…