IIA Singapore Blog
The Institute of Internal Auditors Singapore blogs reflect the personal views and opinions of the authors. These views may differ from policies and official statements of The Institute of Internal Auditors Singapore and its committees and from opinions endorsed by the bloggers’ employers.
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Stepping Beyond Audit: Exploring HR Horizons - A Journey of Learning and Growth By Koh Hoon Han September 2023 |
Having spent over a decade in the field of internal audit, I recognised that the time had come for me to venture beyond my comfort zone and embrace fresh challenges in uncharted territories.
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OKRs for Internal Auditors By Norman Kuik August 2023 |
Time really flies, and we find ourselves already midway through the year
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My Superhero Name By Natalie Goh July 2023 |
I have faced many challenges in the course of internal auditing, with each one pushing me to develop both my technical and soft skills.
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Unmasking the Global Internal Audit Standards By Nicodemus Tan June 2023 |
In March 2023, The IIA released the draft Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
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Four Lessons Internal Auditors Can Learn From Bank Failures By Dr Sia Nam Chie May 2023 |
In the first quarter of 2023, a few banks were in the news for the wrong reasons - bank failures.
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Can Internal Auditors be replaced by Artificial Intelligence? By Katherine Ang April 2023 |
If you have tried ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence (AI) like I have, you should be wondering at the back of your mind, if such AI can replace internal auditors (or any other profession for that matter).
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Aye, AI, Sir! By Koh Yong Chuan March 2023 |
As a movie buff growing up in the 1990s, I remember being fascinated by many sci-fi films.
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Navigating To Senior Roles By Natalie Goh February 2023 |
In the past few years of organising internal audit events and speaking with young professionals, a question I often receive is “How do I move through the ranks and take on more senior roles?”.
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The 3 P’s Of Project Management By Victor Wong January 2023 |
As we move on from the Christmas festivities into the new year, there are many things I am grateful for and look forward to in 2023.
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Reflections From My Internal Audit Journey: 3 Invaluable Lessons Learnt By Olivia Loke December 2022 |
In the blink of an eye, I have already spent eight years as an Internal Auditor.
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Risk Manager’s Pivotal Role In Effective Technology And Cyber Risk Management By Koh Tee Chuan November 2022 |
The presence of cyber threats in this digital era is now even more prevalent and sophisticated, as evident from the increased frequency of cyber-related incidents featured in news headlines.
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Reflections By A Not-So-Young Internal Auditor By Koh Yong Chuan October 2022 |
As cliché as it may sound (again!), time flies and it is now time to pass on the baton.
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From An Economic Perspective: Factoring Externalities To Slow Down Global Warming By Eric Lim September 2022 |
“In the 1970s, the Potomac Associates joined with the Club of Rome and the MIT research team in the publication of “The Limits to Growth”.”
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Going Beyond Compliance Audit By Norman Kuik August 2022 |
“This is a non-compliance with the Instruction Manual.”
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Four Invaluable Rewards From Voluntary Work By Sia Nam Chie July 2022 |
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has become the buzzword in town.
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IT Auditing For Everyone By Norman Kuik June 2022 |
Planning to conduct your first IT Audit?
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Dear Friends and Family: This Is Internal Audit By Fiona Tan May 2022 |
May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month.
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Reflections On My Journey As A Mentor By Natalie Goh April 2022 |
Starting out as a mentor, I was an eager beaver.
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Embracing Change By Tan Boon Yen March 2022 |
Covid has fundamentally changed the way we live, work and socialise.
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Note To My Younger Self By Koh Yong Chuan February 2022 |
As cliché as it may sound - time passed me by in the blink of an eye. 2021 marked a milestone – my tenth year in an eventful auditing career.
Your Mental Resilience Matters By Katherine Ang February 2022 |
I enjoy my career as an Internal Auditor. Like many others, it is a job I find meaningful.
New Year Resolutions For Internal Auditors By Antonio Martinez January 2022 |
This is wishing you a belated Happy Solar New Year; and an early Happy Lunar New Year!
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Four Invaluable Joys Young Auditors Can Expect From The Audit Profession By Sia Nam Chie December 2021 |
The audit profession has given me a solid foundation of diverse skill sets. Such footing lets me excel in the roles I take on, making my life journey both exciting, inspiring and fulfilling – to which I certainly have no regrets.
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Food for Thought: Feasibility of Permanent Remote Work for an Internal Audit Department? By Koh Wei Chern November 2021 |
When the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic on 11 March 2020 , many organisations were forced to have their employees work from home in a bid to reduce the spread of the virus particularly during the Circuit Breaker.
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When Adios Doesn’t Mean Goodbye By Jonathan Ho October 2021 |
I have just stepped down from the IIA Singapore Board of Governors (BOG) after 6 years of service.
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Five Reasons You Should Sign Up For The CIA Challenge Exam By Sia Nam Chie October 2021 |
If you are an internal audit practitioner and belong to one of the Qualified Accounting Bodies, here are five reasons you should sign up for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Challenge Exam.
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Why Internal Audit? By Nicodemus Tan September 2021 |
Many years ago, when I was overseeing an internal audit function in China, one of my internal auditors came to me crying. Her colleagues had accused her of being a traitor to Singaporeans by “writing bad things” about them which caused them to be fired.
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An Honour to Serve |
Welcome to the IIA Singapore Blog!
I am honoured to be the very first blogger to welcome you.