Succeeding as a 21st Century Internal Auditor: 7 Attributes of Highly Effective Internal Auditors By Richard Chambers and Paul McDonald Introduction As the internal audit function continues to evolve, we are seeing a transformation in the skills and...
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Succeeding as a 21st Century Internal Auditor: 7 Attributes of Highly Effective Internal Auditors By Richard Chambers and Paul McDonald Introduction As the internal audit function continues to evolve, we are seeing a transformation in the skills and attributes required for professional success. Technical skills remain absolutely necessary, but they are no longer sufficient on their own. The most effective “Internal Auditor of the Future” possesses a broad range of non-technical attributes in addition to deep technical expertise. This shift is evident in recent surveys of the internal audit profession (see “Top 5 IA Skills Sought by Global Recruiters” sidebar on page 3 and “CAEs Also Target Personal Skills for Improvement” sidebar on page 4). This research indicates that chief audit executives (CAEs) place growing value on attributes such as business and risk acumen, analytical skills, communications savvy and the like. Yet, these insights beg further inquiry. What, exactly, Integrity d
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