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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 simil

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Lessons of an Auditor. Defining the Purpose of the Internal Audit Function. Building an Internal Audit Team. Audit Plan. Executing Internal Audit Responsibilities. Internal Audit Reporting and Communication. Final Word.

Leading the Internal Audit Function

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      Publisher Auerbach Publishers Inc.
      Published 1/28/2015 12:10:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781498730426
      978-1498730426
      ISBN-10 1498730426
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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 simil

      Table of Contents

      Lessons of an Auditor. Defining the Purpose of the Internal Audit Function. Building an Internal Audit Team. Audit Plan. Executing Internal Audit Responsibilities. Internal Audit Reporting and Communication. Final Word.

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