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Informationen zum Autor K.H. SPENCER PICKETT (Surrey, England) is a Senior Lecturer in Internal Auditing at the Civil Service College in Berkshire, England. He delivers courses for internal auditors as part of their requirement to attain the government internal audit standard and prepares students for the Institute of internal auditors (IIA) examinations at the practitioner and professional levels. His professional experience includes two years at the National Audit Office performing value-based audits and nine years as an audit manager. Klappentext A clear, accessible guide to the roles and responsibilities of today's internal auditorAt a time when companies are seeking to reevaluate their practices and add value to their audit processes, The Internal Auditor at Work represents an invaluable, user-friendly, and up-to-date guidebook for the internal auditing professional to refine and rethink both day-to-day methods and the underlying significance of the job.Each chapter of this in-depth, functional analysis contains numerous resources to guide the reader toward greater understanding and performance. Discussion questions promote dialogue among auditing professionals on the various topics covered. Top ten considerations lists recap the important points of each chapter. And end-of-chapter exercises are especially valuable to new internal auditors in that they facilitate self-development and application of principles covered.Written in partnership with the Institute of Internal Auditors with special attention to its revised standards and guidelines, The Internal Auditor at Work includes chapters on:* The audit context* The strategic dimension* Quality and audit competence* The audit process* The audit proposition* And moreIn a business environment currently undergoing major reevaluation, The Internal Auditor at Work provides an invaluable tool for internal auditing professionals and all others with an interest in adding value to their organizational processes. Zusammenfassung A clear! accessible guide to the roles and responsibilities of today's internal auditorAt a time when companies are seeking to reevaluate their practices and add value to their audit processes! The Internal Auditor at Work represents an invaluable! user-friendly! and up-to-date guidebook for the internal auditing professional to refine and rethink both day-to-day methods and the underlying significance of the job.Each chapter of this in-depth! functional analysis contains numerous resources to guide the reader toward greater understanding and performance. Discussion questions promote dialogue among auditing professionals on the various topics covered. Top ten considerations lists recap the important points of each chapter. And end-of-chapter exercises are especially valuable to new internal auditors in that they facilitate self-development and application of principles covered.Written in partnership with the Institute of Internal Auditors with special attention to its revised standards and guidelines! The Internal Auditor at Work includes chapters on:* The audit context* The strategic dimension* Quality and audit competence* The audit process* The audit proposition* And moreIn a business environment currently undergoing major reevaluation! The Internal Auditor at Work provides an invaluable tool for internal auditing professionals and all others with an interest in adding value to their organizational processes. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Abbreviations.Chapter 1. Introduction.Section 1. About the Book.Section 2. The New Internal Auditor.Section 3. The Challenges of a Career in Internal Auditing.Section 4. Popular Misconceptions.Section 5. A Brief History of Internal Auditing.Section 6. The Importance of Tracking New Developments.Section 7. The Audit Model.Section 8. Summary: Top Ten Considerations.Section 9. Your Personal Development Exercises.Chapter 2. The Audit Conte...
