Auditing That Matters: Case Studies

Auditing That Matters: Case Studies

Author: Norman Marks

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06

Total Pages: 53

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This book and its companion volume, Auditing that Matters Case Studies: The Discussion, provide internal audit practitioners and students of the art with a variety of case studies that can be the basis for discussion and debate on the path to learning work-class internal auditing. Internal auditing leaders want their teams to build their skills, preferably leading to an approach to internal auditing that is consistent across the group. They not only encourage everybody to attend external training sessions, such as the conferences and seminars run by the Institute of Internal Auditors and others, but hold internal staff meetings with educational content. Several bring the entire team together one or more times each year (which can be a challenge for large, global organizations) to hear not only internal but external speakers as a learning and growing experience. The case studies in this book (many of which come from real life) provide materials that internal audit leaders can use to explore and advance internal audit practices. Each presents a situation where the internal auditor has to make a decision. Discussing what that decision should be is an excellent way for both individuals and the team as a whole to upgrade their understanding of world-class internal auditing. These two books can also be used in internal audit college classes, either as topics for group discussion or as essay assignments.Auditing that Matters Case Studies: The Discussion has a number of thoughts about each case study that the facilitator can use. They are suggestions based on my experience as the leader of internal audit functions that were recognized as world-class by firms such as Protiviti, and incorporate the author's thoughts embodied in his prior writings. The direct result can be improved and more valuable services to the organization.


Auditing that Matters

Auditing that Matters

Author: Norman Marks

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2020-06

Total Pages: 74

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This is the companion Discussion Guide to Auditing that Matters: Case Studies. The intent is for this pair of books to be used by internal auditors as a basis for group or individual discussions around world-class practices. Each individual should have a copy of the Case Studies and the leader of the discussion should have a copy of this Discussion Guide. Many of the principles discussed here can be found in Auditing that Matters.


Auditing That Matters

Auditing That Matters

Author: Norman D. Marks

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-11-07

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9781537662022

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Auditing that matters provides practical advice from an experienced chief audit executive (CAE) who is considered one of the most influential global thought leaders in the internal audit profession. It's about: Providing the assurance, advice, and insight that the leaders of the organization need Focusing on the risks and issues that matter to the executive management team and the board Practicing enterprise risk-based auditing Communicating effectively to management and the board what they need to know, when they need to know, in a useful and actionable form Building the team and processes to deliver world-class internal audit services Internal auditing can matter to the leaders of the organization by providing information they need to make decisions with confidence in management's ability to manage risks and execute on strategy. The book has been acclaimed by prominent leaders in the profession from around the world. This is a timely book for internal auditors who want to accelerate their careers. Norman provides powerful career advice and lessons learned for delivering outstanding customer service in a profession where the performance bar is rising daily as are stakeholder expectations.... I would make it a must read for my team members. - Larry Harrington, CAE at Raytheon and former Chairman of the Board of the IIA "For auditors looking for a book on "Value-added auditing"; this is the edition for you! Norman's clearly describes the how-to methods for auditing that matters, and this is a must read book for all auditing leaders! - Steve Goepfert, retired CAE of United Airlines and former Chairman of the Board of the IIA Norman has pulled clear, insightful and useful recommendations from his years of experience leading top notch internal audit programs. This book will prove valuable for new and experienced internal audit professionals. - Patty Miller, retired Deloitte partner and former Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) This book is packed with lessons for the internal auditor. A first class opportunity to learn from the experience of others. - Michael Parkinson, Audit Committee member and member of the IIA's International Internal Auditing Standards Board This is the best book on the real world of internal auditing that I have read, because it gives numerous examples of practical problems and how best to approach and resolve them. Norman has captured his many years of executive audit experience into an easy to read and highly informative addition to the education of the next generation of internal auditors. - John Fraser, retired CAE and CRO with Hydro One Whenever I felt that I was making progress in this profession it was because of other Internal Audit professionals embracing fully our profession's motto "progress through sharing" and being generous with their experience, know-how and lessons learned from failures and successes. Norman's book is a wonderful act of generosity with multiple experiences and ideas shared in thoughtful way for us all to reflect upon and build our own progress. - Dominique Vincenti, CAE at Nordstrom, formerly Chief Officer - Global Internal Audit Practices with the IIA Internal Audit, as explained by one of the world's leading practitioners, reminds us all of the central importance and function that proper governance plays in a well-run organisation. - Tom McLeod, former CAE at Rio Tinto Group and member of the Board of the IIA (Australia)


Quality Matters

Quality Matters

Author: John Winston Mayne

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-12-12

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 1351322427

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Information--regular, systematic, reliable--is the life-blood of democracy and the fuel of effective management. Surely today there is no problem with information, for this is the age of information overload. It pours onto our computer screens and out of our printers. Indeed, many governments claim, often with some justification, to be more open and transparent than ever before. But what if the life-blood is contaminated, or the fuel polluted? Then the body politic sickens and the engine of public management runs rough. It is the vital issue of the quality of the information we receive that this book addresses. Quality Matters compares approaches across different jurisdictional settings and across three different types of information evaluation. The chapters describe and analyze quality assurance in a number of countries and within a variety of international organizations. These have been selected either because they are widely considered to be leaders in evaluating information or because they have experience with assuring quality information that can instruct others. Contributors are from Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, and the World Bank. This pioneering study analyzes practices for assuring the quality of evaluation, performance auditing, and reporting in the face of political, organizational, and technical obstacles. A final chapter addresses the extent to which quality assurance systems become bothersome rituals or remain meaningful mechanisms to ensure quality control. This well-structured volume will be of particular interest to policymakers and adds much to the literature on program evaluation and performance auditing.


Auditing and Accounting Cases: Investigating Issues of Fraud and Professional Ethics

Auditing and Accounting Cases: Investigating Issues of Fraud and Professional Ethics

Author: Jay Thibodeau

Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Published: 2010-03-23

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780078110818

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The approach used by Thibodeau and Freier emphasizes the substantial benefits of using real-life case examples in helping to impart knowledge related to the practice of auditing. This type of approach has long been acknowledged as a superior manner in which to teach. Since the authors present the concepts of auditing using actual corporate contexts, they seek to provided students with a real-life appreciation of these issues and clearly demonstrate the value of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the post-Sarbanes technical audit guidance. The Third Edition has been updated to reflect all of the major changes happening in today’s society with actual companies such as Enron, WorldCom, Qwest, Sunbeam, that have become synonymous with the capital markets’ crisis in confidence. With 45 different short cases, instructors can assign 8 to 9 different cases for each of four different semesters.


Auditor Independence

Auditor Independence

Author: Ismail Adelopo

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1317177428

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In Auditor Independence, Ismail Adelopo argues that the importance of auditors' independence cannot be over-emphasised. Not only do auditors provide certification of the truth and fairness of the information prepared by managers, they also have a duty to express opinions on the degree of compliance with laws and regulations guiding a firm's operations. Theirs is a socially important responsibility. In all that has been proposed to mitigate the governance crisis and restore confidence in the market system, relatively little attention has been paid to auditor independence. Examining the historical role of auditing in corporate governance and the regulatory context, this book sets the function within a theoretical framework and then provides empirical analysis of the problem issues such as the relationship between audit committees and external auditors and the probity of providing non-auditing services to audit clients. The focus on matters that are damaging to market confidence and threatening to the reputation of the auditing profession, means the conclusions and recommendations in this book are important for key stakeholders, including policy makers, regulators, those running companies, and their investors and customers. This is also a book for those responsible for training in the auditing profession and for others with a research or academic interest in the matters addressed.


Government Auditing Standards - 2018 Revision

Government Auditing Standards - 2018 Revision

Author: United States Government Accountability Office

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-03-24

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0359536395

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Audits provide essential accountability and transparency over government programs. Given the current challenges facing governments and their programs, the oversight provided through auditing is more critical than ever. Government auditing provides the objective analysis and information needed to make the decisions necessary to help create a better future. The professional standards presented in this 2018 revision of Government Auditing Standards (known as the Yellow Book) provide a framework for performing high-quality audit work with competence, integrity, objectivity, and independence to provide accountability and to help improve government operations and services. These standards, commonly referred to as generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), provide the foundation for government auditors to lead by example in the areas of independence, transparency, accountability, and quality through the audit process. This revision contains major changes from, and supersedes, the 2011 revision.


Auditing

Auditing

Author: Raymond N. Johnson

Publisher: Wiley Global Education

Published: 2019-05-20

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 1119404924

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The explosion of data analytics in the auditing profession demands a different kind of auditor. Auditing: A Practical Approach with Data Analytics prepares students for the rapidly changing demands of the auditing profession by meeting the data-driven requirements of today’s workforce. Because no two audits are alike, this course uses a practical, case-based approach to help students develop professional judgement, think critically about the auditing process, and develop the decision-making skills necessary to perform a real-world audit. To further prepare students for the profession, this course integrates seamless exam review for successful completion of the CPA Exam.


Auditing and Accounting Cases: Investigating Issues of Fraud and Professional Ethics

Auditing and Accounting Cases: Investigating Issues of Fraud and Professional Ethics

Author: Jay Thibodeau

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Published: 2013-03-18

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780078025563

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The approach used by Thibodeau and Freier emphasizes the substantial benefits of using real-life case examples in helping to impart knowledge related to the practice of auditing. For the fourth edition of Auditing and Accounting Cases: Investigating Issues of Fraud and Professional Ethics the authors continue their quest to be known as the most current auditing and accounting case book on the market. In that spirit, all case questions in the fourth edition have been revised to incorporate the eight new standards adopted by the PCAOB (i.e., AS 8 - AS 15) that relate to the auditor's assessment of and response to risk in an audit and that include guidance related to audit planning, supervision, materiality, and evidence. This flexible case book is perfect for educators to prepare future audit professionals with 45 cases focusing on specific and relevant audit issues. These cases focus on specific auditing issues directly impacted by Sarbanes Oxley and Dodd-Frank, using the actual companies-Madoff, Enron, WorldCom, Quest, Sunbeam-that have become synonymous with the capital markets' crisis in confidence.