Internal Audit

Step-by-Step Internal Audit Checklist for a Smooth Audit Process

Internal Audit Checklist: Key Steps for a Seamless Audit Process

Do you ever feel unprepared when an internal audit deadline is near? Are you unsure which processes need the most attention or how to gather the right documentation efficiently? Do you worry about missing critical steps or overlooking important risks during a review? These are a few common challenges internal auditors face when managing complex […]

How to Select the Best Internal Audit Service Provider for Your UAE Business

How to Select the Best Internal Audit Service Provider for Your UAE Business

A Practical Guide to Finding the Best Internal Audit Firm for Your UAE Business According to Protiviti’s Pulse of Internal Audit Survey Report UAE—2024, 92% of internal-audit teams in the UAE report that their function adds value through assurance and advisory work. This figure shows how the internal audit function has moved beyond compliance reviews […]

Internal Audit Charter: Minimum requirements to comply with IIA Standards

Introduction The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) published the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) in January, 2024. The GIAS will become effective January 9, 2025. Domain III on Governing the Internal Audit Function includes Standard 6.2 Internal Audit Charter. From a governance perspective, this is the most important Standard as the Internal Audit Charter includes […]

Controls: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Necessities for Effective Risk Management What is it? A control is any action taken by management, the board, and other parties to manage risk and increase the likelihood that established objectives and goals will be achieved. (Source: IIA/IPPF) There may be different definitions, but I personally like this one as it includes all the key […]