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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Volunteering with IIA Singapore: A Wickedly Rewarding Experience By Olivia Loke March 2025 |
Two years ago, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and do something uncharacteristic: volunteer with IIA Singapore’s Young Professionals Working Group (YPWG).
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Managing Disruptions During Business Travel By Mark Lim February 2025 |
As internal auditors, business travel is often an unavoidable part of our role. However, disruptions can derail even the most carefully planned trips.
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Charting Your Success In 2025 By Gary Teo January 2025 |
Welcome to 2025! As we usher in a new year, uncertainty fills the air. Will existing conflicts escalate further?
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My Journey with IIA Singapore By Nicodemus Tan December 2024 |
Seven years ago, I was just another “ordinary” internal auditor.
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Transforming Internal Audit: From Compliance Checkers to Strategic Partners By Kingston Low November 2024 |
When I first started my career in internal audit, I viewed the role as a back-office function - primarily focused on compliance and the third line of defence.
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Cybersecurity: The Internal Auditor's Unavoidable Ally - Ready or Not! By Alexchandar Anbalagan October 2024 |
Cybersecurity has evolved from being just another IT concern to becoming a critical business issue.
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Skilful Auditing: Essential Skill Sets for Internal Auditors By Freddie Chew September 2024 |
I often get asked by candidates during interviews about the skill sets an internal auditor should possess to excel in the job.
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Can Internal Auditors Perform Investigations into Irregularities and Fraud? By Mark Lim August 2024 |
In discussions among peers, particularly internal auditors and corporate investigators, a common question arises: can internal auditors effectively pivot into an investigation role?
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5 Travel Tips for Internal Auditors By Cornelia Tisa July 2024 |
In my very first month as an internal auditor at my firm, fresh-faced and bright-eyed from university, I was sent on a week-long work trip to East Java, Indonesia.
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Riding the Wave of Change: My Journey with Generative AI in Internal Auditing By Alexchandar Anbalagan June 2024 |
Welcome to the forefront of internal auditing, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising traditional practices.
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Celebrating the Impact of Internal Audit By Gary Teo May 2024 |
An internal audit crisis? Let us address the elephant in the room. In some organisations, internal audit faces an identity and existential crisis.
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Of TikTok and Successful Audit Teams By Koh Yong Chuan March 2024 |
A few weeks ago, a TikTok user in Singapore went viral for sharing her tips on spotting red flags of a toxic work environment in a job interview.
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Defining What Success Means to Us By Gary Teo February 2024 |
I recently had a breakfast meeting with a senior leader in my organisation.
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My Journey in Internal Audit and Leadership at IIA Singapore By Stephen Ching January 2024 |
Entering the world of internal audit was not a result of meticulous career planning but rather emerged from curiosity, a love for problem-solving, and a dedication to integrity in the business world.
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A Journey of Growth: Reflecting on Honorary Membership By Dr Sia Nam Chie December 2023 |
On 18 October 2023, coinciding with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Singapore's 47th Annual General Meeting, I found myself humbled and honoured to be granted the title of Honorary Membership by IIA Singapore.
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Looking Back and Looking Forward By Koh Chin Beng November 2023 |
I had the privilege of penning the very first blog on the IIA Singapore Blog back in August 2021, and now, in my first month as the Immediate Past President, I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts once again.
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Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT in Internal Auditing By Sylvia Lim October 2023 |
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the world of internal auditing is undergoing a profound transformation, largely driven by the advent of artificial intelligence (AI).
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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.
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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 |
Welcome to the IIA Singapore Blog!
I am honoured to be the very first blogger to welcome you.
