Auditing That Matters

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)