Current issue
Editorial by Neil Baker
An influential new report puts internal audit at the heart of any effort to improve business ethics
While the perception of risk management as an important facet of strategic planning seems to be widespread, companies are still struglling to link risk and strategy together
New legislation has recently come into force which will compel organisations to have an embedded health and safety culture or face the threat of unlimited fines
Why internal audit matters July 08
Financial Reporting Council chief executive Paul Boyle talks to Neil Baker
Turn to the centre pages to find out what you should earn and how to get ahead. Our employment survey has it all
How to audit a new process July 08
Struggling to get to grips with an audit of a process you've not encountered before? We offer some nuts-and-bolts pointers on how to apply generic audit skills to any situation
Innovation leads to the cutting edge July 08
While the government is making headway on its thinking on innovation, Jeffrey Ridley explains how internal auditors have been leading the way since at least 1941
Fraud pulls B&B into the red, EU calls for limits to liability, Top companies progress on ESG issues, Traders flouted rules/ FSA warns tighten security, Detected fraud soars to £140m, Investors pull rug on wig maker, Darling plans City oversight panel for Bank/ Watchdogs probe oil trading, Regulator raids RBS offices, US-style reforms planned for fraud probes
Riding the up escalator - Escalating an audit finding is a tough call. You can't duck the decision, but you can make it easier, says Alec Richmond
US Treasury drafts report, FSA inside information principles, FSA Handbook release 78, Mixed compliance costs news/ COSO aims to improve controls, Corruption remains a challenge, IFAC draft proposals, IASB addresses IFRS
Student and Development July 08
IIA Diploma syllabus review update, IIA training courses, June papers, Results/ New review and appeals policy, Examination dates, In focus
Midlands District holds AGM, NE District tackles IT and fraud/ New Diploma tuition provider for Scotland, District events, Other events