Leading the Internal Audit Function (Internal Audit and IT Audit)
Language: English
Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2015
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- Title
- Leading the Internal Audit Function (Internal Audit and IT Audit)
- Author
- Fountain, Lynn
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1498730426
- ISBN 13
- 9781498730426
- Series
- Book 5 of 124: Security, Audit and Leadership
While the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has provided standards and guidelines for the practice of internal audit through the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF), internal auditors and Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) continue to experience difficulties when attempting to balance the requirements of the IPPF with management expectations. The true challenge for any internal auditor is to appropriately apply the Standards while exerting adequate independence and objectivity in the face of management pressure.
In Leading the Internal Audit Function, Lynn Fountain presents lessons learned from her extensive experience as an internal auditor, internal audit manager, and CAE to help internal auditors understand the challenges, issues, and potential alternative solutions when executing the role. The book identifies more than 50 challenges for auditors and discusses potential alternative actions the auditor can take when they experience a similar challenge. The book explains how to:
- Build a value-oriented function that abides by the standards and supports the objectives and goals of the organization.
- Execute the many aspects of the internal audit, including assurance and consulting work.
- Build a risk-based audit process.
- Develop and sustain the internal audit team.
- Develop and manage relationships with management and the audit committee.
- Manage internal audit’s role in corporate governance, compliance, and fraud.
Leading the Internal Audit Function includes real-life examples, scenarios, and lessons learned from internal auditors and CAEs to emphasize the importance of carefully managing all aspects of the internal audit. The author summarizes her many lessons learned into ten "commandments" for both CAEs and internal auditors. By following the guidelines in this book, you should be well-equipped to gain management support, perform effective and ethical audits, and uphold IIA Standards.
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About the Author
Lynn A. Fountain, CGMA, CRMA, MBA has over 35 years of experience in the business profession, which includes public and industry accounting and over 20 years within internal and external auditing combined. She is a nationally recognized trainer and speaker and also a published author of both a personal book and professional books. Ms. Fountain is a subject matter expert and specializes in internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, Enterprise Risk Management, fraud, governance, ethics, and compliance. Ms. Fountain has held two Chief Audit Executive positions for international companies. She has also been instrumental in the establishment of ERM, Sarbanes-Oxley, and governance frameworks. Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She also holds her certificate in Certified Public Accountancy.
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