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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. 

 

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. 

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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. 

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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
By Koh Chin Beng
August 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the IIA Singapore Blog!
I am honoured to be the very first blogger to welcome you.

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