Internal Controls: From Theory to Practice
Lessons in risk management and fraud prevention from real-world scenarios
Dive into detailed examinations of actual risk (mis)management scenarios, fraud cases and their associated control weaknesses. I’ll unpack the failures, red flags, and key learnings that every internal audit professional should know.
Each case study includes:
- Detailed background to the case
- Analysis of control weaknesses
- Red flags that were missed
- Practical recommendations for prevention
- Key takeaways for audit professionals
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The Green Pen Digest – August 2025
Welcome to the eighth edition of the Green Pen Digest! Here are the key changes and updates for August 2025: Global Updates 1. Guidance for applying the IIA’s Topical Requirements…
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Why Confidence Matters Just As Much As Competence in Internal Audit
Ever walked out of an audit presentation thinking, “Argh…I should have worded that better, I don’t think they really got the point I was making”? Or stopped yourself from asking…
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The Green Pen Digest – July 2025
Welcome to the seventh edition of the Green Pen Digest! While this newsletter aims to cover both accounting and auditing updates, The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. has once again…
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The Green Pen Digest – June 2025
Welcome to the sixth edition of the Green Pen Digest! Global Updates 1. U.S. House Subcommittee on Capital Markets holding a hearing on the future of the PCAOB and SOX.…
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From Space to Sea: Hubris, Culture & Risk Disasters
When disaster strikes, we often look for technical failures, environmental factors, or human error as the root cause behind the tragedy. However, after watching Netflix’s recently released documentary, Titan: The…
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The Green Pen Digest – May 2025
Welcome to the fifth edition of the Green Pen Digest! Global Updates 1. World Economic Forum – The Future of Jobs Report 2025 The Future of Jobs Report 2025 brings…
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The Green Pen Digest – April 2025
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Green Pen Digest! Global Updates 1. Implementing the new Global Internal Audit Standards in the Public Sector The The Institute of Internal Auditors…
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The Green Pen Digest *Special SOPAC Edition*
From Theory to Practice: Bringing SOPAC 2025 Insights to Life The South Pacific and Asia Conference (SOPAC) is the premier Internal Audit conference for the region, facilitated by the Institute…
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