In this special episode of #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast I talk with Trent Russell the host of “The Audit Podcast” about the profession of internal auditing and some “soap box” issues we both feel strongly about to help improve internal audit in organizations. It’s a dual interview style, so you get to hear questions and answers from …
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One of the most frequent questions I get asked: “Why am I not passing the CIA exams?” In this video I share two of the most common reasons, and they aren’t what you’d expect, but I see them all of the time. Listen to the video for the full scoop on these two. Ultimately you …
Did you know there are other certificate and professional certification options for internal auditors that you can earn in a few days, or a couple of months? One of these may be a better option for you than the CIA, and help you make more money now, instead of waiting years until you get your …
If you are like most internal auditors, you’ve probably experience some of these challenges in your career: You feel ignored by management and don’t believe they think you are adding value. Your department has difficulty getting the resources it needs and it being downgraded. You spend most of your time stuck in the weeds, wishing …
Are you a little confused about GRC? It seems like lots of people are talking about it, but what is GRC really and how does it help your organization? You may be asking yourself some of these questions: We already have governance, risk management, and compliance functions in our organization, so what’s new about GRC? …
In May 2013, Wally Taibleson walked across the graduation stage at California State University San Marcos earning a Master of Arts in Education. Many other people received their degrees that day, but what makes Wally different, was its was his fourth degree. At 90 years old, he was also the oldest graduate in the 23-campus …
Culture and incentive issues appear to have caused the troubles at Wells Fargo. Details are still unfolding, but what we know is approximately 5,300 employees were fired and Wells Fargo must pay $185 million in fines to the US government for employees opening new accounts illegally, without customer knowledge. How could this have gone on …
You have probably seen the cartoon with two cavemen pulling a wagon with square wheels. A third caveman walks up to them with a round wheel and one of the cavemen pulling the wagon, turns to the third and says “No thanks, we’re too busy.” How often are we so busy with the task at …
I travel the world speaking and training on GRC and internal auditing and I have started to notice a trend in many countries. Regulators and other stakeholders are become more vocal about their expectations, and enforcement actions are increasing. In fact, I had an interesting discussion with a recent participant in one of my GRC …
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If you have ever considered getting a certification in GRC, you should really consider the OCEG GRC Professional certification. OCEG was the organization that invented GRC, and has the only industry recognized, and internationally accepted GRC certification. OCEG GRCP listed in “Governance Defined: What it is. Why it’s Important and Which Certs Can Help” OCEG …
