Auditing is a means of evaluating the effectiveness of a company's internal controls. Maintaining an effective system of internal controls is vital for achieving a company's business objectives, ...

A small business's internal control system can only be as strong as the rules, policies and procedures put in place to detect fraud, waste or abuse and protect its financial and physical assets.

Internal Auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish objectives by ...

This paper examines the impact of internal audit (IA) practices on the performance of commercial banks. Six factors were investigated, including the application of international IA standards, the ...

Are you an auditor engaged to audit an entity that is less complex? If so, you may wonder why you spend time on the audit evaluating internal control. This may seem like an exercise that is much more ...

Abstract: From seismic analysis to reservoir modeling, geological and geophysical data processing applications are the primary components in determining the value of an asset for oil and gas companies ...

The mission of the College of Environmental Science and Forestry is to advance knowledge and skills, while promoting the leadership necessary for the stewardship of both the natural and designed ...

Big Data is powerful. It can also be daunting. The current data analytic landscape focuses on the use of “scripts” that can identify duplicates and quantitative outliers. Yet, there is little guidance ...

After several years of sluggish activity, the public markets are showing renewed momentum, from traditional initial public offerings (IPOs) to mergers with special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) ...

The Defense Department's fourth annual financial audit highlights ongoing struggles to accurately account for information technology systems and their effectiveness. The DOD's inspector general and ...

Opening discussions at the 12th AFIIA Governance Forum focused on internal audit’s role in strengthening institutions, ...

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has tasked the new Internal Audit Agency board to review the IAA Act, tackle public ...