Rising from the Mailroom to the Boardroom

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Don't Worry … They're All Honest Here

Stepping up into a senior executive role in auditing involves much more than replicating what was a recipe for success in prior roles. Whilst internal auditing transcends all industries, there are unique risks elevated in new business models and product types. This chapter explores the decision to centralize a national audit team, introduce modern audit practices, establish an integrated auditing regime, rebuild capacity and capability, and embrace the competitive neutrality challenges of the business … and it also tackles the challenges of a complacent auditing culture, poor performance, and communication shortcomings, coupled with the expanding expectations of business leaders. The storytelling emphasizes ...