Internal auditors face new opportunities and a growing skills gap as management increasingly looks to them for business improvement recommendations and coverage of a broader range of strategic and operational risks. “Escalating the role of internal audit: Ernst & Young’s 2008 Global Internal Audit Survey” examines the current and evolving state of the internal audit function and how chief audit executives are meeting the heightened expectations of stakeholders.
Creating competitive advantage
They can, according to "The future of risk management and internal controls". It points out the many challenges of aligning and coordinating these roles and tasks — and provides questions you can apply to start the improvement process. If you missed the Thought Center webcast "A balanced approach to risk and performance," watch the archive in video format.
Risk management in emerging markets
How are companies managing risk as they invest and operate in emerging markets? Analysis of the experience of over 900 companies from developed and emerging regions in "Risk management in emerging markets" reveals different expectations in different markets, as well as leading practices, and key principles for risk management.
