Vaktechnische Publicaties

Technology has become the unquestioned driver for change and business innovation. From widespread digital transformation to emerging and evolving artificial intelligence, new technologies are opening opportunities – and risks – as never before.

We hebben ons best gedaan om deze vertaling zo nauwkeurig mogelijk uit te voeren. De uitgangspunten die we hebben gehanteerd bij deze vertaling zijn uiteengezet in dit document.

This brief addresses how internal auditors can support their organizations in managing the new wave of regulations and related compliance risks.

The 2024 North American Pulse of Internal Audit, published by the Internal Audit Foundation, reveals data about post-pandemic recovery and audit priorities.

As the final installment of this three-part series on innovation and technology sponsored by TeamMate, this knowledge brief examines multiple facets of what can be called internal audit’s “tech challenge."

Technology has become the lifeblood of organizations. However, while it can offer significant benefits, dependence on it also brings risks.

As today's organizations become more reliant on digital technology and collect ever-larger volumes of data, the risks associated with unauthorized access and potential privacy breaches continue to grow. At the same time, the regulatory environment surrounding data protection and privacy is evolving, with governments and standard-setting organizations developing increasingly more comprehensive frameworks to safeguard personal identifiable information. As an IIA member, you can download the report here. Download Privacy and Data Protection part 1 here. Download Privacy and Data Protection part 2 here.  

Cybersecurity poses a significant threat for organizations of any size. Indeed, a recent global survey of internal audit leaders by The Internal Audit Foundation found it ranks as the top risk in every region of the world. Internal audit is well-suited to play a key role in helping to manage cyber risks, but it must have the resources it needs to fulfill that role. Even as internal audit practitioners make strides to improve services in this ever-evolving risk area, new challenges arise. This three-part series on cybersecurity, sponsored by AuditBoard, explores: Staffing and Development for the Next Generation Artificial Intelligence – Cybersecurity Friend and Foe Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management As an IIA member, you can download the report here.

Technology has become the unquestioned driver for change and business innovation.

Er is een "verkorte" versie van de Global Internal Audit Standards™ gepubliceerd voor mensen uit de praktijk die een versie willen die alleen verplichte richtlijnen bevat. 

The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, and industry is no exception. Today, nearly every major business sector in some capacity relies on third parties. While there are many benefits to be had with this trend — particularly regarding efficiency, productivity, and better meeting sustainability commitments — there are also risks that must be accounted for. This Global Knowledge Brief, the final part of a three-part series on cybersecurity sponsored by AuditBoard, highlights just how significant cyber risks associated with third parties have become and addresses where internal auditors can fit into third-party cyber risk management. This report is for IIA members only and can be downloaded here. As an IIA member you can download part 1 here. As an IIA member you can download part 2 here. 

AI can be a daunting topic for an internal auditor, especially as organizations’ AI adoption and use continue to grow. Now more than ever, organizations are looking to internal audit for increased guidance on AI.  The IIA has updated its AI Auditing Framework to reflect this ever-evolving world of AI. In four parts, it will help you understand risks and identify best practices and internal controls for AI. If you are an IIA member, you can download the report here.   

Part of The IIA’s new Artificial Intelligence 101 series, this guide provides internal auditors with use cases, sample prompts, and key considerations when using natural language processing (NLP) tools. If you are an IIA member, you can download the report here.   

Interne auditfuncties moeten wendbaar blijven bij het ontwikkelen van hun auditplannen voor 2024, aangezien hun organisaties met steeds veranderende uitdagingen worden geconfronteerd. De onzekerheid en ontwrichting die vorig jaar in het mondiale zakenlandschap te zien was, blijft de druk op de risico- en controleomgeving vergroten. De meeste organisaties blijven kampen met onzekerheden in de toeleveringsketen, de gevolgen van inflatie en geopolitieke onzekerheden. Om de hoofden van Internal Audit te ondersteunen, hebben we de belangrijkste thematische gebieden en gerelateerde risico’s geïdentificeerd en samengesteld waarmee Internal Audit-functies rekening moeten houden bij het ontwikkelen van hun Internal Audit-plannen voor 2024. De onderstaande thematische gebieden omvatten zowel opkomende als gevestigde risico’s waarmee Internal Audit rekening moet houden wanneer het voorbereiden van zijn agile jaarlijkse Internal Audit-plan. Hoewel het onderstaande geen uitputtende lijst van thematische gebieden is, kunnen deze als uitgangspunt dienen waar de Internal Audit-functie gebruik van kan maken bij het beoordelen van het risicoprofiel en de controleomgeving van de organisatie in 2024. We hebben verdere informatie over elk thematisch gebied aan de ommezijde gegeven. Download de KPMG paper hier. (ENG)

Artificial Intelligence – Cybersecurity Friend and Foe Cybersecurity is the top risk consideration for internal auditors, and that will remain the case for the foreseeable future. Indeed, it is the singular risk consuming their greatest time and effort, according to Risk In Focus 2024. This brief, the second in a three-part series on cybersecurity sponsored by AuditBoard, examines how artificial intelligence (AI) contributes to cybersecurity challenges and opportunities, and what internal auditors need to know about this emerging and evolving risk area as a cybersecurity consideration. This article is for IIA members only and can be downloaded here.