While data analytics serves as a powerful tool used in organization to gain insight into operations, they may also be a source of risk. Feasibility to reveal secrets hidden in voluminous data makes use of the data analytics difficult to resist. There are tools enabling the organization to bring efficiencies in operations, improve decision, enhance agility, identify market potential etc. Internal audit is regular user of data analytics during the ordinary course of discharging its responsibilities to the organization. Internal
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Understanding the three lines of Defense Model
Introduction: The Three lines Model helps organizations to identify the framework and processes that best suits the objectives of the organization and simplifies Risk Management and Governance. A governing body is eventually responsible for governance, which is achieved through the actions and activities of the governing body as well as management. A Governing Body in any organization receives periodic reports from its management on various activities, hence both governing body and management depend on Internal Audit to provide Independent and
Fighting Fraud Using COSO: A Practical Approach by Internal Auditor
Fraud is a significant threat to organization, especially a complex global organization operating with multiple businesses and geographies. The situation gets more complicated now as opportunities and justification are enhanced during COVID-19. An ACFE report says, organizations typically lose 5 percent of revenues to fraud annually. COSO framework may be used to develop a comprehensive mechanism to mitigate frauds effectively and proactively. Frauds in the organization would have an adverse impact on operations, profitability, employee morale and reputation. Internal audit
The Three Lines Model: July 2020 – An Oversight
The Three Lines Model has replaced previously known Three Lines of Defense model in July 2020. This updated Model helps organizations identify structures and processes that help in achievement of objectives and facilitate better governance and risk management. The model applies to all organizations and is optimized by:– Adopting a more flexible principles-based approach suiting objectives and environment of the organization.– Concurrent focus on contribution risk management as well as to matters of “defense” and protecting value.– Explaining the roles
Benefits of Internal Audit
Introduction: Many people believe that Internal Audit is only required in larger, more complex entities and that the cost/benefit of an Internal Audit function would just not be there for them. However this can be a very short sighted conclusion, especially when you consider the high volume of transactions and the regulatory compliance issues. I believe that the Management of these entities should take a closer look at three important factors with respect to risk management and internal controls before
Impactful Internal Audit – Post Lockdown
Role and position of Internal Audit function in an organization is going to witness major changes post Covid 19 as its working environment and expectations are likely to change significantly. This article is intended to highlight the ways internal audit can upgrade itself to effectively add value across the organization and maximize its influence on the company in a sustained manner. There is an attempt to outline key change drivers which the organizations must focus to prepare themselves for tomorrow.