Credit: Pixels Achieve Audit Success: Internal Control & Risk Management Author: Manuel A. Gutiérrez, CIA, CRMA, CBM, CFS Practical, ethical strategies to strengthen internal control, audit effectiveness, and risk management in your organization. Introduction By 2025, organizations operate in increasingly complex environments where transparency and efficiency are essential to long-term success. Therefore, strengthening internal control…
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“Proven Tactics to Combat and Prevent Labor Fraud”
By Manuel A. Gutierrez | CIA | CRMA | CBM | CFS Labor fraud represents one of the main threats to organizations, affecting both the private and public sectors. It is a multifaceted phenomenon, ranging from asset misappropriation to financial statement manipulation, making it a significant challenge to detect and mitigate. If not addressed properly,…
Internal Auditors & Stakeholders: Keys to Ethical Leadership
Credit: pixels By Manuel A. Gutierrez, CIA, CRMA, CBM, CFSFreelance writer The fundamental role of the internal auditor lies in comprehensively evaluating the administrative and operational activities of an organization and conducting a thorough assessment of the risks associated with these activities. This involves identifying deficiencies in internal controls that may hinder the organization’s operations,…
“The audit function: does management really understand it?”
Credit: pixels Author: Manuel A. Gutierrez, CIA, CRMA, CBM, CFS Introduction Internal auditors play a crucial role in organizations by evaluating and improving control and governance processes. However, they often face challenges due to a lack of recognition and cooperation from management. This situation can compromise the effectiveness of their assessments and the implementation of…